Sandro Ortega
Burnout, as well known as burnout syndrome or burned worker begins to become an issue of great relevance today.
The syndrome of "burnout" is an advanced stage of work stress and can lead to a total disability to return to work. The poor structure of the schedule and job tasks often produce pictures of depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, impaired sleep, frustration and development of pessimistic attitudes. It is a disease that particularly affects nursing professionals whose work is based on the relationship with others, whether patient-customers.
This syndrome occurs when unbalanced individual expectations of the nurse and the reality of daily work, is considered a chronic adjustment disorder can occur both due to high level of demand and by lack of resources.
The symptoms are diverse, such as the lack of enthusiasm or motivation to work, physical and mental exhaustion that does not subside with rest, low yield work, absenteeism, feelings of frustration and discontent, etc. There are also a number of physical symptoms, among which are insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbances, palpitations, increased blood pressure and headaches, among others.
The most effective solution to this syndrome would prevent the establishment of training courses, chat group reflection aimed at enhancing psychosocial competence, emotional resources and strengthening professional psychological health of employees.
