PreBurn

PreBurn: Application for the evaluation, prevention and intervention of burnout in Nursing.

Burnout or burnout syndrome appears in response to chronic stress in the work or academic environment. The most accepted definition of Burnout today identified it as a syndrome with three dimensions: high emotional exhaustion (which refers to the sensations of physical overexertion and emotional boredom that occur as a consequence of the continuous interactions that workers must maintain with each other). themselves and with clients), high depersonalization (development of cynical attitudes and responses towards the people to whom workers provide their services) and low personal fulfillment (leads to loss of confidence in personal fulfillment and the presence of a negative self-concept as a result of unpleasant sensations).

Based on the score in each of the dimensions, 5 Burnout profiles are established: committed, overwhelmed, ineffective, without commitment and burnout.

The environment of university students also presents stressors that can end up generating Burnout. University studies can be compared to any type of job given that many of the working conditions are shared, such as delivering assignments, passing exams, learning and, from an economic point of view, the need to pass in order to obtain scholarships or not have have to pay more for tuition.

Among the consequences of academic burnout, behavioral symptoms (lack of class attendance, poor diet or inability to relax), psychosomatic symptoms (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal disorders, lack of sleep or chronic fatigue) and emotional symptoms (impatience, desire to quit) have been identified. studies or lack of motivation).

Among the interventions that have been shown to prevent or improve burnout levels are the following: mindfulness, physical activity and sharing and discussing negative or positive experiences at work with colleagues.

This application offers a simple test to evaluate burnout levels along with video and forum help to work on this syndrome and reduce its symptoms.