Assessment of the level of Burnout Syndrome according to individual determinants in nurses of a high complexity sector of a third level public hospital in the city of Rosario

Introduction: Burnout syndrome (BS) represents a serious challenge for public health by affecting both the physical and psychological health of workers and the institutional performance and quality of patient care. In nursing personnel, this syndrome is especially prevalent due to constant exposure to stress factors in highly complex work environments. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of BS in relation to individual determinants in nurses of a high complexity sector of a public hospital in Rosario, during February 2024. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on 20 nurses of an inpatient sector for adults with a high degree of dependency. Data collection was carried out by means of surveys, using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) to measure stress levels and a complementary section to identify individual determinants. Results: The results showed high levels of SB in the subscales of Emotional Exhaustion (25%) and Depersonalization (35%), together with low Personal Accomplishment at Work in 70% of the participants. Three nurses (15%) presented high values in the three subscales and five (25%) in two of them. There was a tendency for a relationship between SB and female gender, the lack or lesser number of children, permanent staff status and length of service of 6 to 10 years. No relationship was found with dual employment. Conclusions: The study highlighted the high prevalence of BS in nursing staff and its relationship with individual determinants. It is recommended to deepen the approaches on protective factors and effective coping styles to mitigate this problem