Reflections on stress and Burnout and their relationship with nursing

Authors

  • Neide Tiemi Murofuse Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Sueli Soldati Abranches Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Anamaria Alves Napoleão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200019

Keywords:

stress, nursing, occupational health

Abstract

This bibliographic review aimed to differentiate between stress and Burnout and to establish their relationship with nursing work to support the understanding of psychical suffering at work. The study was based on the analysis and interpretation of articles, thesis and dissertations produced between 1990 and 2001. Although there is a consensus among the individuals on the existence of stress and burnout, there are several controversies surrounding these terms. These theories were created in the context of capitalist production increase. Stress refers to a personal tiring that interferes in the life of the person but not necessarily in his/her relationship with the work. Burnout is a syndrome involving negative attitudes and behaviors towards users, clients, organization and work. It is a gradual process of subjective experiences that result in practical and emotional problems to workers and organizations. Nursing work facilitates stress and burnout and causes suffering and illness among workers.

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Published

2005-04-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Review Article

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How to Cite

Reflections on stress and Burnout and their relationship with nursing. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(2), 255-261. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200019