INTG-03 - Keep the Fire Going: Chronic Stress and "Burn Out" – Helping Us to be Better for Our Patients

The prevalence of burnout syndrome is increasing in healthcare providers worldwide and can have catastrophic consequences, not only on the health of individuals but also on the entire healthcare system. World literature shows that the prevalence of burnout amongst healthcare providers in some countries exceeds 60%, especially after the coronavirus pandemic. The burnout rate jumped 1.64 times from 2020 to 2021, showing a possible correlation between the coronavirus pandemic and the healthcare provider burnout rate in the United States. During this course, we will discuss the importance of recognizing the influence of the “modern lifestyle” and chronic stress to which healthcare providers are exposed in everyday practices, at work and outside of it. Chronic stress can lead to a number of psycho-somatic diseases (thyroid dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system, sexual function, etc.), the prevalence of which is constantly increasing.