Generators factors of Burnout Syndrome in health professional

Abstract

Objective: to identify factors related to the Burnout Syndrome in health professionals. Methods: descriptive study performed by an integrative literature review, with data collection conducted in a virtual library called BIREME. Results: only eight of 410 selected papers met the inclusion criteria. These referred to the Burnout Syndrome in Community Health Workers, in physicians working in Family Health Strategy, mental health professionals, nurses who work in Intensive Care Units, workers of a hospital of medium complexity and in Physical Education teachers. The syndrome above mentioned arises because of a set of factors. Workers who directly deal with people experience it, and it is a result of chronic stress. Conclusion: the improvement of working conditions of professionals helps to provide a more appropriate health care to professionals with signs of the Burnout Syndrome.