Profile of nursing professionals who manifested Burnout Syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Introduction: Burnout Syndrome is characterized as a chronic stress in the work environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital environment began to exert more demands on professionals, making them more susceptible to the syndrome. Objective: To describe the profile of nursing professionals who triggered Burnout Syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An integrative literature review carried out on Google Scholar in May 2022. Results: Sample consisted of four articles that showed some characteristics of the workplace that trigger Burnout Syndrome, such as overwork and lack of preparation to mitigate the emotional demands of patients and their families, as it is evident that professionals aged between 30 and 40 years, little work experience and being single make these individuals more susceptible to having Down Syndrome. of Burnout. Conclusion: It is necessary to maintain the worker's well-being, especially in a pandemic period.