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Characterization of healthcare professionals with low levels of professional burnout
Taking care of caregivers is a necessary condition for guaranteeing a high quality of care and a sustainable health system
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1Throughout the entire study period, only one in four professionals remained free of burnout, which highlights the importance of identifying those factors that promote professional well-being.
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2Those professionals with the lowest risk of burnout present better indicators of recovery and mental health: they sleep more hours, experience less fatigue, and report no anxiety or depression.
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3Social support, a sense of control, emotional stability, life satisfaction, and optimism are all common resources among professionals who maintain a healthy level of well-being.
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4Recognition, respectful treatment, professional autonomy, cohesive teams, and supportive leadership all act as protective factors against burnout.
Implications for the social sector
• The results suggest that the professional well-being of healthcare staff depends on a combination of personal, relational, and organisational factors, rather than solely on the individual resources of each professional.
• The relationship observed between low levels of burnout and factors such as recognition, team support, autonomy, or quality of leadership highlights the importance of considering the work environment as a key dimension of professional well-being.
• The association between the persistent absence of burnout and a greater capacity for rest, recovery, and emotional regulation indicates that any analysis of professional well-being should incorporate indicators of both psychological health and the quality of working conditions.
