Prevalencia del síndrome de estrés y desgaste profesional en pacientes que acuden a la consulta de salud mental en el periodo de febrero y marzo del año 2023 de la dirección hospitalaria de Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Abstract

Introduction: Burnout syndrome, also known as occupational burnout syndrome, represents a state of mental, emotional, and physical fatigue caused by excessive work demands, chronic stress, and lack of satisfaction in the professional environment. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome in patients who attended the mental health consultation at the Guayaquil Hospital Directorate. Materials and methods: A non-experimental, observational, cross-sectional, retrospective, and analytical research design will be used. Policemen who attended the mental health consultation from February and March 2023 at the Guayaquil Hospital Directorate, Ecuador. Results: The study conducted at the Guayaquil Hospital Directorate, Ecuador, during the months of February and March 2023, revealed a high prevalence of psychosocial risk among policemen who attended the mental health consultation. The results indicated that 54.6% had a medium psychosocial risk, while 21.0% showed a high psychosocial risk. This high burden of stress and professional burnout underscores the urgent need to implement multidisciplinary interventions that integrate both psychological and general medical care. Conclusion: Recommendations include psychological support programs, comprehensive medical care, promotion of self-care, and resilience training to improve wellbeing and prevent burnout syndrome in policemen.