Los factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales en la ciudad de Cuenca y Gualaceo, en el Año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed the factors associated with professional fatigue among formal caregivers in Cuenca and Gualaceo in 2024, emphasizing the emotional and occupational demands of the role. Compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction were examined due to their influence on caregiver well-being and service quality. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design, applied to 31 caregivers. Data were collected using the GHQ-12 and ProQOL V instruments, which identified sociodemographic, psycho-emotional, and occupational variables related to fatigue. The sample, selected by convenience, included caregivers from different institutions. Despite limitations such as time constraints and participant reluctance, validity was ensured through standardized psychometric instruments and institutional support. Findings highlighted the need to strengthen occupational well-being policies and implement evidence-based psychosocial interventions. The importance of revaluing the caregiver s role was also emphasized. It is concluded that professional fatigue must be addressed from a systemic perspective, with coordinated actions at the individual, organizational, and institutional levels.