González-Ávila G, Bello-Villalobos H

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 468-473
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ABSTRACT

Background: In the formative period of the courses taken in medical specializations, new and greater responsibilities are accepted by physicians in personal and academic spheres. The interaction of several factors that encompass the practice of these physicians could surpass their capacity to cope, causing on these professionals a high level of stress and professional exhaustion, which will affect their academic development. The objective of this research was to establish if the occupational stress of these medical residents affects their academic progress.
Methods: We administered the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), in their Spanish version (1986), to 52 residents of three specializations in Oncology (Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Radio-Oncology). These residents accepted voluntarily at the same time of their third cognitive exam.
Results: The prevalence of burnout syndrome was 13.5 %, with a high frequency among medical residents of fi rst degree. Medical Oncology residents showed a higher emotional exhaustion and lower personal fulfi llment. Considering the three specializations, the academic progress was higher in the third year, with a signifi cant difference to Surgical Oncology and Medical Oncology (p = 0.026 and 0.015, respectively). No signifi cant difference was found between burnout syndrome, academic progress and sociodemographic characteristics.
Conclusion: The presence of burnout syndrome does not affect the academic progress of Oncology medical residents.

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