Burnout Syndrome in the Health Human Resource as a consequence of COVID-19

Abstract

Society is undergoing abrupt changes, the latest pandemic (COVID-19) has hit society in such a way that it is important to consider its effects. The medical world is facing a new virus; hospitals are becoming more crowded every day. The case of Mexico is one of many that exemplify the health emergency. The effect of the new coronavirus COVID-19 is such that it directly affects health promoters. Health workers are forced to intervene, and in order to mitigate or control the spread of the virus, they must be exposed to longer working hours. The objective is to elucidate how the excess work of the Health Human Resource directly caused by the new coronavirus COVID 19 can cause Burnout Syndrome in health promoters.