Dubrovnik, October 2023.

1. Burnout syndrome
in radiology -
radiological
technology
Mateo
Rajkovaca
mag. radiol.
techn.
Dubrovnik,
October
2023
Mario Babic
inž. med. rad

2. English
version of
this
presentation:

3. Conclusion
Content:
Introduction
to burnout
syndrome
Why is it
important to
recognize
burnout?
Risk
factors
Importance of
recognizing
risk factors
Symptoms
of burnout
syndrome
Impact of burnout
syndrome on
patients
Prevention
How can
the
employer
help?
The aim of
the lecture

4. The aim of
the lecture
Increase awareness of burnout syndrome among medical professionals
Educate about risk factors, symptoms and long-term consequences of
burnout syndrome
Found out about prevention and support strategies

5. Introduction
to Burnout
Syndrome
Burnout syndrome (professional burnout syndrome or burnout
syndrome) is a state of chronic stress that occurs as a result of
long-term exposure to emotional , mental and physical
exhaustion at the workplace.
In the medical community, this syndrome becomes ubiquitous
due to the demands of work, long working hours, emotionally
challenging situations, and high levels of responsibility.

6. Factors that contribute to the development of burnout
syndrome:
Intensive workloads
Lack of adequate support
Bad working environment
Difficult and emotionally exhausting cases
Introduction
to Burnout
Syndrome

7. WHO
QD85 Burnout
Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from
chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully
managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: 1)
feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2) increased
mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or
cynicism related to one's job; and 3) a sense of
ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. Burn-out refers
specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and
should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas
of life.

8. Burnout leads to reduced productivity and increases the risk
of medical errors
It affects the quality of care that medical professionals provide
to patients, as emotional exhaustion can reduce empathy and
compassion for patients
Chronic stress can have a serious impact on the mental and
physical health of medical workers, leading to serious problems
such as anxiety, depression and an increased risk of heart
disease.
Why is it
important to
recognize
burnout?

9. Risk factors
Working conditions and stress in the working environment :
High scope of work
Emergency cases
Long working hours
Work in shifts
Changing of the work schedule
Lack of rest between shifts

10. Risk factors
Lack of resources and work overload:
Insufficient equipment
Lack of staff
Limited resources
Work overload - when an individual is expected to do more than is
realistically possible in a certain period of time

11. Risk factors
Lack of recognition:
When work and effort are not recognized or appreciated, it can lead to
feelings of helplessness and lack of motivation.
Lack of autonomy and recognition for work often increases feelings of
frustration and dissatisfaction.

12. Importance
of
recognizing
risk factors
Understanding risk factors is critical to creating awareness of
the challenges medical professionals face on a daily basis.
Recognizing these issues allows organizations and individuals to
develop strategies to reduce stress, increase support, and
improve working conditions to reduce the incidence of burnout.

13. Symptoms
of burnout
syndrome
Physical:
Chronic fatigue
Headaches
Pain in the muscles
Sleep problems
Increased susceptibility
to infections
Decreased immune
response
Emotional:
A feeling of sadness
Hopelessness
Anxiety
Irritability
Loss of joy in work
Behavioral:
Decrease in productivity
An increased number of
errors
Increased absenteeism
from work
Withdrawal from social
interactions.
CHRONIC
FATIGUE
THAT
DOESN'T
IMPROVE
EVEN AFTER
REST
Mental:
Problems with concentration
Difficulty making decisions
Memory loss
PROBLEMS IN
TEAMWORK AND
COMMUNICATION

14. Burnout syndrome not only affects the professional life
of medical workers, but also has a significant impact on
their personal life.
The risk of conflict in the family, problems in
interpersonal relations and social isolation increases.
People suffering from burnout syndrome often have
difficulty relaxing, which can affect their ability to cope
with stress outside the workplace.

15. Impact of
burnout
syndrome
on patients
Difficulty concentrating can lead to missing important details in
assessing a patient, making a diagnosis, or performing an examination.
A decrease in attention can result in incomplete or inadequate
treatment, which affects the quality of health care.

16. Impact of
burnout
syndrome
on patients
Medical professionals under the influence of burnout syndrome tend to
make mistakes more often.
Errors can cause serious complications for patients, increasing the risk
of adverse medical events.

17. Maintaining a high quality of health care is
essential to the well-being of patients.
Medical professionals, who are emotionally
and physically exhausted, are often unable
to provide the best possible care to patients.

18. Prevention
Self-help and mental health care:
Regular exercise
Meditation
Deep breathing
Reading
Mountain climbing
All other hobbies that serve as a source of relaxation

19. Prevention
Stress coping techniques:
Mindfulness
Meditation
Breathing exercises
Aroma therapy

20. Prevention
Team working environment:
Open communication, support and collaboration within the team
can create an environment where medical professionals feel
supported and understood.
Talking to colleagues about the challenges they face, sharing
experiences and supporting each other can significantly reduce
stress and pressure.

21. It is important to promote a culture of self-
help and mental health care within
healthcare institutions.
Counseling for employees, providing mental
health resources and promoting open
dialogue about mental health in the
workplace.

22. How can the
employer
help?
Organizations can implement support programs that include
psychological counseling, therapy sessions, and stress management
education.
Organizations can work to improve the working conditions of medical
professionals. This may include a balance between the number of
patients and the workforce, fair distribution of workload among
employees, affordable and sufficient medical equipment, as well as
regular maintenance of work equipment to reduce operational stress.

23. How can the
employer
help?
Organizations should set realistic expectations regarding work
tasks and recognize the efforts and contributions of medical
workers.
Proper scheduling of work and adjustments to working hours
can reduce the pressure on medical workers, which is essential
to prevent burnout.

24. Conclusion
Burnout syndrome among medical professionals
is a serious problem that requires attention and
action at the individual, organizational and
societal levels.
Understanding the causes of burnout, including
working conditions, emotional challenges, and lack of
support, is critical to developing effective preventive
measures.
Organizations play a key role in preventing burnout.
Proper workload management, employee support,
creating a positive work environment and recognizing
the efforts of medical workers are key elements.

25. Prevention of burnout syndrome not only
protects the health of medical
professionals, but also ensures better and
safer health care for patients.

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