Prevalencia y factores asociados al Síndrome de Burnout en docentes universitarios de medicina en la Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil : propuesta de políticas de bienestar académico.

Abstract

Currently, burnout syndrome is a persistent problem among university professors. It affects both teaching and medical school professors, impacting professional performance, emotional balance, and educational quality. The objective was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with burnout syndrome among university medical professors at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, in order to develop a proposal for academic well-being policies. The methodology used was a descriptive approach with analytical scope and a cross-sectional cohort. The sample included 202 clinical professors, with a notable 55.9% of male faculty members, with an average of two children, three workplaces, and approximately 20 hours of work. Professionals with a master's degree accounted for 42.9%, with a notable temporary contract (76.7%). IBM obtained emeritus degrees with 100% low burnout and depersonalization rates. The DASS-21 showed that 64.9% of respondents were free of depression, with one in three individuals showing some degree of depression. Among women, anxiety ranged from moderate (28.1%) to severe (16.9%). In conclusion, the data obtained call for a change of approach; it is necessary to rethink current models of workplace well-being.