Burnout syndrome in nursing staff of oncology services

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Keywords:

burnout syndrome, nurses, oncology services

Abstract

Introduction: The demands in oncology nursing services generate symptoms such as stress and emotional fatigue, which can lead to burnout syndrome.

Objective: To determine whether oncology nurses have symptoms of burnout syndrome.

Methods: Cross-sectional exploratory-descriptive design. The sample consisted of 31 nurses based on intentional, non-probabilistic sampling. The Maslach questionnaire and the in-depth psychological interview were used as instruments for data collection.

Results: Moderate scores were obtained in the dimension emotional fatigue, low indicators of depersonalization and high personal fulfillment, which determines the absence of professional burnout syndrome.

Conclusions: Despite the working conditions and the arduous working hours performed by nurses in oncology services, we found no manifestations of the burnout syndrome, due to their commitment to their work and profession and their interest in putting their knowledge into practice for the benefit of patients and thus help alleviate their pain.

 

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Author Biographies

Liset Martín Hernández, Hospital “Celestino Hernández Robau”.

Psicolóloga y Especialista en 1er Grado de Psicología de la Salud

Eva Marilú Ganchozo Macías, 2Universidad Laica “Eloy Alfaro” de Manabí

Soy psicóloga y trabajo como docente en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí. Manta.

Lesnay Martínez Rodríguez, Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de las Villas

Soy psicóloga y trabajo como docente en la Universidad Central Marta Abreu de las Villas. Mantengo una línea de investigación orientada al cuidador, paciente y personal de salud con afección renal. Me interesa publicar en su revista y divulgar los resultados de investigación.

Published

2023-02-22

How to Cite

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Martín Hernández L, Ganchozo Macías EM, Martínez Rodríguez L. Burnout syndrome in nursing staff of oncology services. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [Internet]. 2023 Feb. 22 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];49(1). Available from: https://revsaludpublica.sld.cu/index.php/spu/article/view/2276