Los factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales de tres instituciones públicas, de la ciudad de Manta, provincia de Manabí durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The present study, titled "Factors Associated with Burnout in Formal Caregivers from Three Public Institutions in the City of Manta, Manabi Province During the Year 2024," aimed to identify perceived workload, evaluate the prevalence of emotional burnout, and determine burnout levels in formal caregivers. Non-probabilistic, convenience sampling was used, with a total of 45 formal caregivers. The research was quantitative, non-experimental, with a descriptive and cross-sectional design. The survey technique was applied, composed of the following psychological instruments: the Ad Hoc sociodemographic questionnaire, the Zarit Burden Interview, the General Health Questionnaire GHQ-12, the Professional Quality of Life Scale Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Subscales V (ProQOL.V), the Empathic Distress Scale by Zamponi, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The results showed; 95.6% did not perceive work overload; 48.9% presented emotional burnout due to empathy. Regarding burnout syndrome, the following symptoms are identified as follows: 35.6% present high emotional exhaustion, 24.4% high depersonalization, and 37.8% low personal accomplishment. Therefore, 24.4% were found to be suffering from burnout.