Factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales de un hospital público en la ciudad de Quevedo provincia de Los Ríos, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study identifies factors associated with burnout in formal caregivers at a public hospital in the city of Quevedo. Using a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach, validated instruments such as the Zarit Scale, the GHQ-12, the ProQOL V to measure compassion satisfaction, the Empathy Burnout Scale, and the Maslach Chronic Job Stress Inventory were applied. The results show that, although professionals have protective techniques that allow them to balance their work and personal lives, there is a need to establish effective strategies to care for formal caregivers and promote their health. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of participants experience factors associated with burnout, highlighting the importance of implementing evidence-based strategies to address this problem and improve the health and well-being of formal caregivers.