Prevalence of Burnout syndrome in general surgery residents of Chile and its associated factors

Abstract

Introduction: The Burnout Syndrome (SBO), corresponds to a response to chronic work stress conformed by negative attitudes and feelings. It is characterized by the presence of emotional exhaustion, depersona-lization and low personal fulfillment.Objective: To evaluate the presence of SBO in residents of general surgery in Chile. Patients and Method: Cross-sectional study, with an invitation to answer an anonymous online survey. The instrument used was the Maslach Burnout Inventory of 22 questions, which is divided into 3 subscales, emotional exhaustion (AE), depersonalization (D) and low personal fulfillment (RP). These in turn are divided into low, moderate or high. SBO is defined by high grade in AE or D, or low grade of RP. Results: 103 complete answers were obtained, of which 72.8% met SBO criteria on at least one subscale. In the multivariate logistic regression model, age appears as a protective factor with an OR 0.8 (95% CI 0.64-0.99) and having children as a risk factor with an OR 4.94 (95% CI 1.03-23.52). In the AE subscale, women presented a higher risk of developing SBO RRR 5.32 (95% CI 1.10-25.66), while in the RP subscale, there was an increased risk of developing SBO in those who performed the specialty in metropolitan region RRR 5.43 (95% CI 1.12-26.37). Conclusions: The prevalence of SBO in residents of general surgery in Chile is 72.8%, mainly in young people, with children, women and the metropolitan region.