Assessment of the psychological well-being of critical care staff at Isidro Ayora Hospital, Loja, Ecuador
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Psychological well-being, burnout syndrome, critical care, healthcare workers, nursing, (Source: DeCS).Abstract
The psychological well-being of critical care staff is a priority issue due to its impact on the quality of care and the prevention of burnout syndrome. Objective: To assess the psychological well-being of critical care staff at Isidro Ayora Hospital in Loja. Method: A descriptive study with a mixed-methods approach, using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) on 16 medical, nursing, and auxiliary professionals, with inclusion criteria of more than 12 months of service and informed consent. Results: High emotional exhaustion was observed in 18.25% of participants, high depersonalization in 31.25%, and high personal accomplishment in 31.25%. The most frequent symptoms were muscle pain (24%), physical exhaustion (22%), and headache (18%). Conclusions: The MBI identified significant alterations in the psychological well-being of ICU staff; it is recommended to implement programs for social support, resilience, and stress management to improve working conditions and prevent emotional complications.
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