Factores asociados al desgaste en cuidadores formales en el cantón Chordeleg de la provincia del Azuay durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: Caregiver burnout refers to the physical, psychological, and emotional deterioration resulting from the demands of their role. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with burnout among formal caregivers in the canton of Chordeleg, Azuay province, during the year 2024. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive design was used, applying instruments such as the Zarit Burden Interview, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL V), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The sample consisted of 31 caregivers. The results revealed a low perception of overload (90.3% without overload) and a low overall risk of burnout (83.9%). However, elevated levels of compassion fatigue were found, with 45.2% at a moderate level and 35.5% at a high level. In conclusion, although the sample does not perceive their work as overwhelmingly burdensome, there is a notable prevalence of compassion fatigue. Critically, low personal accomplishment was identified as a significant risk factor for the development of burnout among participants.