Burnout syndrome among general practitioners and anesthesiologists

Abstract

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.