Possible strategies for confronting Burnout among healthcare professionals during the coronavirus pandemic

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v100i6p586-592

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Professional burnout, Coronavirus infections, Mental health assistance

Abstract

One of the most exposed groups during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is the healthcare workers, which increase the probability of Burnout Syndrome (SB) in these professionals. Shortages of personal protective equipment, risk of exposure to the virus and working more hours than usual may increase the SB. This work aimed to highlight possible strategies to avoid SB in healthcare workers during the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic. Some studies were found by using the terms: ‘Covid’ AND ‘healthcare professional’ AND ‘burnout’. These studies highlight the need to invest more resources in physical and mental health, in psychological support, in which can be used problem-focused coping and positive thinking coping. Additionally, discussion workshops on strategies and skills for mental and professional balance were mentioned, including the “Death Cafe”, in which professionals discuss death. The strategies described in this review show satisfactory possibilities for intervention, aiming to reduce the effects of BS.

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Author Biographies

  • Taynara Carvalho de Oliveira, Universidade Nove de Julho

    I Congresso Acadêmico Médico São Bernardo, 2021, São Bernardo do Campo, SP.
    Discente de Medicina da Universidade Nove de Julho – SBC.

  • Karoline Barbosa da Silva, Universidade Nove de Julho

    I Congresso Acadêmico Médico São Bernardo, 2021, São Bernardo do Campo, SP.
    Discente de Medicina da Universidade Nove de Julho – SBC.

  • Luíza Floriano, Universidade Nove de Julho

    I Congresso Acadêmico Médico São Bernardo, 2021, São Bernardo do Campo, SP.
    Discente de Medicina da Universidade Nove de Julho – SBC.

  • Patricia Vieira Xavier, Universidade Nove de Julho

    I Congresso Acadêmico Médico São Bernardo, 2021, São Bernardo do Campo, SP.
    Discente de Medicina da Universidade Nove de Julho – SBC.

  • Luana Lira Righi, Universidade Nove de Julho

    Docente na Universidade Nove de Julho - SBC.

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2021-12-26

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Vol. 100 No. 6 (2021)

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Artigos de Revisão/Review Articles

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Oliveira, T. C. de, Silva, K. B. da, Floriano, L. ., Xavier, P. V., & Righi, L. L. (2021). Possible strategies for confronting Burnout among healthcare professionals during the coronavirus pandemic. Revista De Medicina, 100(6), 586-592. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v100i6p586-592