| Author | Azi, Liana Maria Tôrres de Araújo | |
| Author | Ferreira, Thaiane Santos | |
| Author | Silva, Thiago Cerqueira | |
| Author | Diego, Luis Antonio dos Santos | |
| Author | Albuquerque, Marcos Antonio Costa de | |
| Author | Azi, Matheus Lemos | |
| Access date | 2025-02-24T17:09:40Z | |
| Available date | 2025-02-24T17:09:40Z | |
| Document date | 2025 | |
| Citation | AZI, Liana M. T. A.; FERREIRA, Thaiane S.; SILVA, Thiago Cerqueira; DIEGO, Luis A. S.; ALBUQUERQUE, Marcos A. C.; AZI, Matheus L. Prevalence of burnout syndrome in Brazilian anesthesiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey. Plos One, v. 20, n. 2, p.1-15, 2025. | en_US |
| ISSN | 1932-6203 | en_US |
| URI | https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/68699 | |
| Language | eng | en_US |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science | en_US |
| Rights | open access | en_US |
| Title | Prevalence of burnout syndrome in Brazilian anesthesiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey | en_US |
| Type | Article | en_US |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal. pone.0313538 | |
| Abstract | Background: Burnout syndrome, one of the consequences of chronic exposure to stressful, is more prevalent among physicians compared to the general population. Anesthesiology, alongside high-stress specialties such as emergency medicine and surgery, is particularly susceptible to this condition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, anesthesiologists were often on the front lines, potentially exacerbating burnout. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among Brazilian anesthesiologists during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted with all members of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA). Data were collected via sociodemographic questionnaires and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), disseminated by email. Results: Burnout syndrome was identified in 19.6% (n = 213) of respondents, while 56.5% (n = 613) were at high risk for developing burnout. Having considered quitting the specialty was the variable most strongly associated with the prevalence of burnout syndrome and the high risk of burnout. As a protective factor, dedicating more time to leisure (over 5 hours per week) was related to a lower occurrence of burnout syndrome and its risk. Conclusion: Burnout syndrome is highly prevalent among Brazilian anesthesiologists and residents. Target strategies to mitigate burnout should be implemented by healthcare institutions, professional organizations, and government bodies. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Universidade Federal da Bahia. Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos. Departamento de Anestesiologia e Cirurgia. Salvador, BA, Brasil. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Universidade Federal da Bahia. Faculdade de Medicina. Faculdade de Medicina. Salvador, BA, Brasil. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, BA, Brasil. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Universidade Federal Fluminense. Departamento de Cirurgia Geral e Especializada. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Departamento de Medicina. Aracaju, SE, Brasil. | en_US |
| Affilliation | Secretaria de Saúde do Estado da Bahia. Hospital Manoel Victorino. Salvador, BA, Brasil. | en_US |
| Subject | Psychological stress | en_US |
| Subject | Medical risk factors | en_US |
| Subject | Pandemic | en_US |
| Subject | COVID-19 | en_US |
| Subject | Anesthesiology | en_US |
| Subject | Brazil | en_US |
| DeCS | Estresse psicológico | en_US |
| DeCS | Fatores de risco | en_US |
| DeCS | Médicos | en_US |
| DeCS | Pandemias | en_US |
| DeCS | COVID-19 | en_US |
| DeCS | Anestesiologia | en_US |
| DeCS | Brasil | en_US |
