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GUTIERREZ ALANIS, Ma. Teresa  e  MARTINEZ ALCANTARA, Susana. Burnout in mexican oncologic nurses. Salud de los Trabajadores [online]. 2006, vol.14, n.1, pp.19-30. ISSN 1315-0138.

To detect burnout syndrome (BO) in a sample of nurses employed at the National Cancer Institute (INCan), and its association with variables identified in the literature. A random sample of 172 persons was obtained; overall response rate was 89%. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to determine the presence of symptoms of BO, together with an individual questionnaire for collection of the remaining variables. Approximately 60% of respondents reported moderate and high levels of symptoms; the BO syndrome was observed in only 8%. Sociodemographic variables significantly associated with BO were age (X2=16.8 p<0.002) and having children (X2=9.50 p<0.0008). Job variables associated with BO were working positions (X2=9.82 p<0.04) and work area (X2=18.56 p<0.005). Organizational variables significantly associated with BO were working in an inadequate environment (X2=6.18 p<0.04). Other work-related variables were overload (X2=14.26 p<0.0008) and long work days (X2=7.47 p<0.02). General nurses and outpatient clinic personnel seem to be at-risk groups, which should be considered, especially when institutional interventions and/or prevention programs are being considered.

Palavras-chave : Burnout; nurses; oncology; determinants; facilities factors.