Abstract

ARANDA CRISOLOGO, Juan Carlos  and  LEON IZQUIERDO, Rossana Patricia. SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTION OF PHYSICAL EFFORT AND BURNOUT SYNDROME IN ICU PERSONNEL: A STUDY IN CAJAMARCA. Aula Virtual [online]. 2025, vol.6, n.13, e570.  Epub Oct 25, 2025. ISSN 2665-0398.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17443536.

Burnout syndrome represents a challenge for healthcare professionals, especially in intensive care units (ICUs), where constant exposure to critical situations increases the risk of fatigue and emotional exhaustion. This cross-sectional and correlational study aimed to analyze the association between the subjective perception of physical exertion and burnout syndrome in ICU staff at a hospital in Cajamarca, Peru. The sample included 64 medical and nursing professionals, assessed using the Borg Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). The results showed low levels of emotional exhaustion (87.5%) and depersonalization (84.4%), along with high personal accomplishment (62.5%), in contrast to international studies that report moderate to high prevalences. The perception of physical exertion was higher in women, workers with less than 10 years of experience, and contracted personnel. Furthermore, low levels of exertion were significantly associated with a lower likelihood of experiencing emotional exhaustion. These findings indicate that perceived physical load and working conditions influence vulnerability to burnout. It is recommended to implement strategies for task redistribution, staff rotation and ergonomic measures to reduce fatigue and strengthen resilience in critical contexts.

Keywords : Burnout; Borg Scale; perceived exertion; intensive care units; occupational health.

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