Prevalencia de la sintomatología del Síndrome de Asperger y variables asociadad en preescolares españoles

El Síndrome de Asperger (AS) forma parte del espectro de trastornos autistas, su estudio es reciente para el caso de edades tempranas. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar la prevalencia de los síntomas del AS en población preescolar general, rural y urbana en preescolares de España. Además, analizamos las áreas de desarrollo y síntomas de ansiedad asociados a la presencia de sintomatología del AS. La muestra de este estudio se conforma de 1104 preescolares de 3 a 6 años de edad. La presencia de síntomas del AS se evaluó con base en el reporte de padres y maestros, mediante un instrumento de detección de desórdenes psiquiátricos. La prevalencia informada por padres fue de 11,7%, mientras que para los maestros fue de 8,1%. La presencia de sintomatología del AS se asoció a retrasos en el desarrollo de la comprensión del lenguaje, la coordinación motora, las habilidades de autoayuda y la práctica de juegos. Además, nuestros resultados indican que el AS tiene una fuerte relación con síntomas de fobia específica y tics. Concluimos que es posible hacer una detección temprana de la sintomatología del AS, ya que encontramos prevalencias similares a otras descritas en investigaciones recientes. Dada la afectación asociada al AS, su detección es altamente recomendable.

Detección de anticuerpos igm contra el virus del oeste del Nilo (von) en équidos con síndrome neurológico en Colombia durante el año 2012

Bogotá (Colombia): Universidad de La Salle. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias. Maestría en Ciencias Veterinarias

¿Influye el burnout en la intención de continuar de voluntarios en actividades de bajo nivel de estrés?

Con el objetivo de estudiar la influencia del burnout en la permanencia de dos tipos de voluntariado habitualmente poco estudiados, 184 voluntarios que realizaban actividades de tipo asistencial, formativo o de administración y gestión, y 162 voluntarios que realizaban actividades de campo dirigidas a la defensa medioambiental, completaron el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach y tres medidas que evaluaban la intención de continuar como voluntario a los seis meses, al año y a los dos años. Los resultados indican que los voluntarios estudiados experimentan los síntomas del burnout algunas veces al año, lo que coincide con los niveles de burnout experimentados por voluntarios que realizan actividades tradicionalmente más asociadas a la experiencia de este síndrome. Los datos también parecen indicar la existencia de una relación negativa entre la experiencia del burnout y la intención de continuar.

The role of emotional labour and role stress on burnout and psychological strain in high contact service employees

This study examines the relationships between job demands (in the form of role stressors and emotional management) and employee burnout amongst high contact service employees. Employees in customer facing roles are frequently required to manage overwhelming, conflicting or ambiguous demands, which they may feel ill-equipped to handle. Simultaneously, they must manage the emotions they display towards customers, suppressing some, and expressing others, be they genuine or contrived. If the in-role effort required of employees exceeds their inherent capacity to cope, burnout may result. Burnout, in turn, can have serious detrimental consequences for the psychological well being of employees. We find that both emotional management and role stressors impact burnout. We also confirm that burnout predicts psychological strain. In line with the Job Demands and Resources Model, we examine the mitigating impact of perceived support on these relationships but do not find a significant mitigating impact.

Job satisfaction, stress and burnout associated with haemodialysis nursing : a review of literature

Job dissatisfaction, stress and burnout are linked to high rates of nurses leaving the profession, poor morale and poor patient outcomes. Haemodialysis (HD) nursing is uniquely characterised by the intense-prolonged interaction with patients who require complex technological care. A review of nine papers found that factors affecting job satisfaction were aspects of nursing care, organisational factors and length of time that a nurse has been working in nephrology nursing. Factors affecting job stress and burnout were due to interpersonal relationships with physicians, patient care activities, violence and abuse from patients, organisational factors and a lack of access to ongoing education.

How burned out employees perceive work stress and organisational burnout

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The Levels of Job Satisfaction, Stress and Burnout In Australian and New Zealand Haemodialysis Nurses

Background: Job dissatisfaction, stress and burnout is linked to high rates of nurses leaving the profession, poor morale, poor patient outcomes and increased financial expenditure. Haemodialysis nurses find their work satisfying although it can be stressful. Little is known, however, about job satisfaction, stress or burnout levels of haemodialysis nurses in Australia and New Zealand. Aims: To assess the current levels of job satisfaction, stress, burnout and nurses’ perception of the haemodialysis work environment. Methods: An observational study involved a cross-sectional sample of 417 registered or enrolled nurses working in Australian or New Zealand haemodialysis units. Data was collected using an on-line questionnaire containing demographic and work characteristics as well as validated measures of job satisfaction, stress, burnout and the work environment Results: 74% of respondents were aged over 40 and 75% had more than six years of haemodialysis nursing experience. Job satisfaction levels were comparable to studies in other practice areas with higher satisfaction derived from professional status and interactions with colleagues. Despite nurses viewing their work environment favourably, moderate levels of burnout were noted with frequent stressors related to workload and patient death and dying. Interestingly there were no differences found between the type or location of dialysis unit. Conclusion: Despite acceptable levels of job satisfaction and burnout, stress with workloads and facets of patient care were found. Understanding the factors that contribute to job satisfaction, stress and burnout can impact the healthcare system through decreased costs by retaining valued staff and through improved patient care.

Work environment, job satisfaction, stress and burnout among haemodialysis nurses

Aim To examine the relationships among nurse and work characteristics, job satisfaction, stress, burnout and the work environment of haemodialysis nurses. Background Haemodialysis nursing is characterised by frequent and intense contact with patients in a complex and intense environment. Method Cross-sectional online survey of 417 haemodialysis nurses that included nurse and work characteristics, the Brisbane Practice Environment Measure, Index of Work Satisfaction, Nursing Stress Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results Haemodialysis nurses reported an acceptable level of job satisfaction and perceived their work environment positively, although high levels of burnout were found. Nurses who were older and had worked in haemodialysis the longest had higher satisfaction levels, experienced less stress and lower levels of burnout than younger nurses. The in-centre type of haemodialysis unit had greater levels of stress and burnout than home training units. Greater satisfaction with the work environment was strongly correlated with job satisfaction, lower job stress and emotional exhaustion. Conclusion Haemodialysis nurses experienced high levels of burnout even though their work environment was favourable and they had acceptable levels of job satisfaction. Implications for Nursing Management: Targeted strategies are required to retain and avoid burnout in younger and less experienced nurses in this highly specialised field of nursing.

The impact of organisational citizenship behaviour and non-material rewards on dimensions of employee burnout : evidence from the teaching profession

In this chapter, we examine the psychological impact that organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) have on individuals performing them. OCB is discretionary employee behaviour that is not systematically rewarded by employers, but that contributes to overall organisational effectiveness (Organ, 1988). In a sample of schoolteachers, we predicted that performing OCBs would differentially impact two dimensions of psychological burnout -personal accomplishment (PA} and emotional exhaustion (EE). Due to the volitional nature of OCB, there are theoretical reasons to suppose that OCB enhances PA. However, it is also possible that certain OCBs constitute increased workload, thereby contributing to a heightened sense of EE. In addition, given prior research showing that non-material rewards such as praise and recognition, lead to positive employee outcomes, we proposed that praise and recognition would strengthen the relationship between OCB and PA, and weaken the relationship between OCB and EE.

Stress and burnout amongst professional carers of people with intellectual disability : another health inequity

Purpose of review This paper summarizes trends in the research literature about stress and burnout in the lives of people who are the professional carers of people with intellectual disability. The principal time period considered was from 2004 to 2006. Recent findings Studies reviewed here focus on several themes including inequities affecting professional carers of people with intellectual disability and the possible effects of some models of care on inequities. Implications for people with intellectual disability are also considered. Summary The diaspora of people with intellectual disability into the community and their accompanying services found a whole new set of unpredicted and unprecedented challenges. Life in the community has rendered professional carers of people with intellectual disability more clearly vulnerable to stress and burnout for a variety of complex reasons, some identified and others as yet unrecognized. Lack of support and lack of role definition are particular problems. Presence of physical and mental health inequities result in major disparities in community care for people with intellectual disability.