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Burnout syndrome among urologists in Spain: Prevalence, risk factors, and implications for mental health

El síndrome de burnout en urólogos españoles: prevalencia, factores de riesgo e implicaciones para la salud mental
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B. Nakdali Kassaba,b,
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, J.V. Segura Herasa, M. Gómez Garberíb, J.J. Pacheco Brub, M.A. Ortiz Gorraiza,b, J.J. Mira Solvesa
a Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Avinguda de la Universitat d'Elx, Elche, Alicante, Spain
b Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain
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Introduction

Burnout syndrome is a significant occupational phenomenon among healthcare professionals, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Urologists, due to the demands of their specialty, are particularly vulnerable. This study aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors for burnout syndrome among urologists in Spain.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 257 practicing urologists in Spain. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and additional demographic and occupational questions. Burnout was defined based on high emotional exhaustion combined with either high depersonalization or low personal accomplishment. Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify significant predictors.

Results

In the study, the prevalence of burnout among Spanish urologists was 54.9%. Fewer years of experience and female gender were associated with higher burnout rates. Significant stressors included workload and work schedule. Despite the high prevalence, only one third of affected professionals sought psychological support.

Conclusions

Burnout is highly prevalent among Spanish urologists and poses serious risks to both healthcare professionals and patients. Its impact on patient care includes increased likelihood of medical errors, reduced quality of care and patient satisfaction. Targeted interventions and psychological support are urgently needed to address this issue.

Keywords:
Burnout
Urologists
Risk factors
Psychological support
Spain
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Introducción

El síndrome de burnout es un importante fenómeno ocupacional entre los profesionales sanitarios, caracterizado por el desgaste emocional, la despersonalización y una sensación menor de realización personal. Los urólogos, debido a las exigencias de su especialidad, son especialmente vulnerables. Este estudio pretende evaluar la prevalencia y los factores de riesgo del síndrome de burnout en los urólogos de España.

Método

Se realizó una encuesta transversal entre 257 urólogos en ejercicio en España. Los datos se recogieron utilizando el Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) y preguntas demográficas y ocupacionales adicionales. El burnout se definió sobre la base de un alto desgaste emocional combinado con una alta despersonalización o una baja realización personal. Los análisis estadísticos incluyeron regresión logística univariante y multivariante para identificar predictores significativos.

Resultados

En el estudio, la prevalencia de burnout entre los urólogos españoles fue del 54,9%. Un número inferior de años de experiencia y el sexo femenino se asociaron con mayores tasas de burnout. Entre los factores estresantes significativos se incluyeron la carga de trabajo y el horario laboral. A pesar de la elevada prevalencia, sólo un tercio de los profesionales afectados buscó apoyo psicológico.

Conclusiones

El burnout tiene una alta prevalencia entre los urólogos españoles y supone graves riesgos tanto para los profesionales sanitarios como para los pacientes. Su impacto en la atención al paciente incluye una mayor probabilidad de errores médicos, una reducción de la calidad de la atención y de la satisfacción del paciente. Se necesitan con urgencia intervenciones específicas y apoyo psicológico para abordar este problema.

Palabras clave:
Burnout
Urólogos
Factores de riesgo
Apoyo psicológico
España

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