Los factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales del sector privado en Ambato durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with burnout among formal caregivers in the private sector in Ambato during 2025. Thirty caregivers were evaluated using a quantitative, non-experimental approach with a cross-sectional and descriptive design. The instruments used were: an Ad Hoc questionnaire, the Zarit Burnout Scale (1989), the GHQ-12, the ProQOL-V, the IDE, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (1981). The following conclusions were reached: 100% presented a low level of burnout and no burnout; general health reported a mean of 4.47, indicating little impairment; 53.4% ​​reported medium to low levels of compassion satisfaction; 70% reported medium to high levels of burnout due to empathy and personal fulfillment; vulnerability obtained a mean of 11.23, with mild impairment; Personal care resources reported a mean of 10.80, demonstrating sufficient instrumental support; personal involvement recorded a mean of 12.03, indicating that caregivers had difficulty engaging with patients; 60% reported high to medium levels of emotional exhaustion; and 43.4% reported high to medium levels of depersonalization.