Características del síndrome de burnout en docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca – Azuay 2024

Abstract

Background: Burnout describes a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress and the mechanization of work. Nowadays, in the context of a competitive society, the workload has increased and with it the frequency of Burnout Syndrome, which generates a growing concern about its effects on health and job performance. Objective: To determine the characteristics of Burnout Syndrome in teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Cuenca, 2024. Methods: It is a descriptive study, the sample consisted of 260 teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Cuenca, the data collection instrument was a form where sociodemographic data and the Maslach Burnout Inventory test were recorded. Results: The majority of teachers presented a low level of emotional exhaustion (74.4%) and depersonalization (68.7%), while 53.1% showed a high level of personal accomplishment. Teachers aged 30 to 49 years showed a higher prevalence of burnout, especially at moderate and severe levels. Women were the most affected group, with higher percentages of moderate and severe burnout compared to men. Conclusions: Family support and adequate relationships with coworkers are protective factors against burnout, while high workload and perception of inadequate remuneration increase the risk. These results highlight the need to implement intervention programs to improve teachers' well-being.