Discussion on the Burnout Syndrome: Its Causes and Implications for the Health of Nursing Personnel

Authors

  • Jorge Luiz Lima da Silva Author Universidade Federal Fluminense
  • André Campos Dias Author Universidade Federal Fluminense
  • Liliane Reis Teixeira Author Pesquisadora da Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública – Ensp/ Fiocruz.

Keywords:

Burnout, Professional, Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Medicine. (Source, DeCs, Bireme).

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the causes and implications of Burnout, discussing possible consequences for the nurses. Method: This descriptive exploratory study conducted through literature review. The theme was performed by a division into categories that address the causes and factors also the implications syndrome. Results: From the analysis of the results, it appears that the process is closely related to organizational factors, personal, individual and even inherent to the profession. The effects described are numerous, involving spheres physical, mental, emotional, organizational and family. Conclusion: This is the current problem that deserves psychosocial approaches and studies that allow for measures to minimize the suffering of the working professional.

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Author Biographies

Jorge Luiz Lima da Silva, Universidade Federal Fluminense

Enfermeiro. Graduado pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (Uff). Mestre em enfermagem (Unirio). Doutorando em Saúde Pública (Ensp/Fiocruz). Professor do departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Psiquiátrica da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal Fluminense.

André Campos Dias, Universidade Federal Fluminense

Enfermeiro. Aluno regular do curso de especialização em enfermagem do trabalho da Universidade Federal Fluminense.

Liliane Reis Teixeira, Pesquisadora da Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública – Ensp/ Fiocruz.

Doutora em Saúde Pública pela Universidade de São Paulo- USP. Pesquisadora do Centro de estudos em saúde do trabalhador e ecologia humana da Fundação Instituto Oswaldo Cruz -Fiocruz.

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Published

2012-06-29

How to Cite

Silva, J. L. L. da, Dias, A. C., & Teixeira, L. R. (2012). Discussion on the Burnout Syndrome: Its Causes and Implications for the Health of Nursing Personnel. Aquichan, 12(2). Retrieved from https://aquichan.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/aquichan/article/view/1861

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2012)

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