Burnout, a "Ghost" who did not Appear in a Public Health Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Burnout syndrome is a workplace-related emotional disorder that significantly impacts healthcare workers, especially during extraordinary circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic.This study evaluates the prevalence and severity of burnout among staff at El Salvador Hospital, a facility established for COVID-19 care.During the pandemic's critical period in 2021, a voluntary electronic survey was conducted among 1,855 staff members, achieving a 46.14% response rate (856 participants).Data was analyzed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), revealing the following results: Emotional Exhaustion (High: 26%, Medium: 19%, Low: 55%), Depersonalization (High: 17%, Medium: 22%, Low: 61%), and Personal Achievement (High: 72%, Medium: 17%, Low: 11%).Despite the challenging conditions, no global burnout impact was observed, potentially due to effective teamwork, intense work integration, and collective fulfillment derived from addressing the pandemic.This study underscores the importance of supportive work environments and emphasizes strategies to mitigate burnout in healthcare settings.