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Burnout syndrome among general practitioners and anesthesiologists

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

N. Petrovic Stefanovic ,
B. Pejuskovc ,
D. Lecic Tosevski  and
I. Perunicic
N. Petrovic Stefanovic
Affiliation:
Institute for Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
B. Pejuskovc
Affiliation:
Institute for Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
D. Lecic Tosevski
Affiliation:
Institute for Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
I. Perunicic
Affiliation:
Institute for Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract

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Background:

Burnout syndrome is psychological experience that produces physical,emotional and mental symptoms and signs,which is commonly observed in health care professionals. The stress is considered as the key factor in development of this syndrome.

Objective:

To assesses the burnout syndrome in general practitioners and anesthesiologists in Belgrade,Serbia,regarding that both occupations are considered as highly stressful.

Method:

The sample consisted of 50 primare care physicians working in primary health care and 50 anesthesiologists at a University hospital in Belgrade.The burnout was assessed using Maslach Burnout Inventory,which addresses thre general scales-emotional exhaustion,depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment.

Results:

The findings supported our hypothesis that this syndrome is highly prevalent among health care workers,espacially among anesthesiologists.

Conclusions:

The burnout syndrome is a frequent disorder among health care workers, especially among with high work demand,susc as general practitioners and anesthesiologists.Therefore,prevention strategies should be planned and carefully implemented.

Type
Poster Session 2: Anxiety, Stress Related, Impulse and Somatoform Disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S285 - S286
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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