Identificación de la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout en cuidadores formales en un centro gerontológico residencial administrado por una organización no gubernamental (ONG) ubicado al noroeste de la ciudad de Guayaquil durante el año 2017 - 2018

Abstract

In order to identify the prevalence of burnout syndrome in formal caregivers, an exploratory, quantitative and descriptive-cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 40 caregivers of a geriatric center located northwest of the city of Guayaquil to whom were applied the following tests: sociodemographic and labor variables questionnaire, the Maslach burnout inventory, the interview of burden for formal caregivers, the life satisfaction scale, the mental health questionnaire, the MOS social support questionnaire, the multidimensional scale of assessment of coping styles and the brief scale of resilience. The results obtained from the studied sample were analyzed and there were no evidences of cases of Burnout, however in terms of the physical and mental health of caregivers, it was observed that there is a tendency to suffer from somatic symptoms, anxiety and depression. Caregivers prefer coping strategies focused on the problem and acquire other factors that act as protectors, highlighting the perception of feelings of self-efficacy and sense of achievement in their activities, and the work environment where their efforts are recognized and valued.