Factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales del sector norte de la ciudad de Guayaquil, provincia del Guayas, durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to identify factors associated with burnout among formal caregivers in the northern sector of Guayaquil, Guayas province, during the year 2024. The burden of formal caregivers, the prevalence of burnout among them, and the burnout levels of the sample of participants were identified. The methodology used was a non-experimental, quantitative approach with a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Three private non-profit institutions that provide care to older adults were registered for the research, and a sample of 30 professionally qualified formal caregivers was obtained in the northern sector of Guayaquil. The findings reveal that 76.7% of caregivers showed levels ranging from medium to high of compassion satisfaction, demonstrating that they feel pleased with their care work, in this context, 42% observed high levels, 34.7% medium levels and 23.3% showed low levels, which indicates that a large part of the participating caregivers have a significant element that protects them from emotional exhaustion, however, according to the results it is very important to focus prevention actions for this professional group so that the effects on professional health can be reduced.