Burnout syndrome should not be underestimated

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Guler Y., Sengul S., Calis H., Karabulut Z.

REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA, vol.65, no.11, pp.1356-1360, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 65 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/1806-9282.65.11.1356
  • Journal Name: REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1356-1360
  • Keywords: Burnout, Professional, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Health, Wounds and Injuries, Infection, NATIONAL-SURVEY, CARE, RESIDENTS, PHYSICIANS, SURGERY, HEALTH
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Burnout syndrome can be seen among health professionals at every stage of their careers. The incidence of burnout syndrome among health care professionals has increased in recent years and varies between countries and depending on different areas of specialization and work units. It is known that burnout syndrome significantly affects the work and social life of individuals. We aimed to investigate the effect of burnout syndrome on trauma and infection.