BURNOUT SYNDROME IN NURSES WORKING IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

Objective: to identify the possible consequences of burnout syndrome in nurses working in the intensive care unit. Methodology: This is a literature review. To survey the articles, an online search was performed at the Virtual Health Library (VHL), using the following health descriptors (Decs): professional exhaustion, nurse and ICU. Results: The fast pace of social, organizational and legal transformations has influenced the worker health / illness process. Among the professions that have developed the burnout syndrome the most is nursing. This episode is related to intense shift work, lack of professional recognition, working relationships and constantly dealing with the feeling of helplessness in the face of death. For professionals working in intensive care units (ICU) this condition worsens because painful conditions such as death and consecutive contact with patients in severe or terminal condition are more exposed. Final considerations: Work should not be a heavy burden, but an activity that provides satisfaction and personal fulfillment. Therefore, to prevent Burnout Syndrome, actions should be taken that value the professional and allow him to express his opinion about the work environment. job in which it is inserted.