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A qualidade de vida profissional é um fator crucial para o bem-estar dos
trabalhadores e para o sucesso das organizações. Os médicos veterinários estão
constantemente expostos ao sofrimento e à dor do animal/dono. A frequente exposição
a este sofrimento poderá gerar danos graves à saúde física e psicológica, afetando a sua
atividade profissional. A exposição prolongada ao Stress Traumático Secundário poderá
conduzir a um estado de exaustão denominado de Fadiga por Compaixão. Por outro
lado, a satisfação que os profissionais sentem em conseguir ajudar o outro faz com que
se sintam recompensados pelo esforço. Este estudo tem como principal objetivo
conhecer de que forma a Fadiga por Compaixão e a Satisfação por Compaixão poderão
afetar a qualidade de vida profissional dos médicos veterinários de acordo com o género
e a faixa etária. Este estudo foi realizado utilizando o “Professional Quality of Life”,
versão 5 (ProQOL5), da autoria de Beth Stamm. A amostra foi constituída por 1425
médicos veterinários, recorrendo a um questionário online. Os resultados do estudo
demonstraram que não existem diferenças significativas entre o género masculino e
feminino em relação à Satisfação por Compaixão; por outro lado, o Burnout demonstrou
pontuações mais elevadas no género feminino, assim como o Stress Traumático
Secundário. No que toca aos resultados relativos à faixa etária, houve um aumento
gradual da Satisfação por Compaixão ao longo dos anos. Contudo, os resultados de
Burnout e de Stress Traumático Secundário demonstraram que existe uma diminuição
dos mesmos ao longo dos anos, estando em concordância com a literatura existente.
The professional quality of life is a crucial factor for the success of workers and for the success of the organization. Veterinarians are exposed to suffer and pain of the animal / owner. The constant exposure to the suffering can generate serious damages to the physical and psychological health that will affect the professional activity. The prolonged exposure to Secondary Traumatic Stress may lead to a state of exhaustion called Compassion Fatigue. However, the satisfaction that the professionals feel in being able to help the others, makes them feel rewarded for the effort. The aim of this study is to know in which way the Compassion Fatigue and the Compassion Satisfaction can affect the professional quality of life of the veterinarians. This study was performed using the "Professional Quality of Life" version 5 (ProQOL5) by Beth Stamm. The sample is made up of 1425 veterinarians, using an online questionnaire. The results of the study demonstrated that there are no significant differences between the male and female gender in relation to Compassion Satisfaction; on the contrary, the results of the Burnout and the Secondary Traumatic Stress showed that they affect more women than men. There is a gradual increase of Compassion Satisfaction over the years, contrarily, the results of Burnout and Secondary Traumatic stress have shown that there is a decrease over the years, agreeing with the existing literature.
The professional quality of life is a crucial factor for the success of workers and for the success of the organization. Veterinarians are exposed to suffer and pain of the animal / owner. The constant exposure to the suffering can generate serious damages to the physical and psychological health that will affect the professional activity. The prolonged exposure to Secondary Traumatic Stress may lead to a state of exhaustion called Compassion Fatigue. However, the satisfaction that the professionals feel in being able to help the others, makes them feel rewarded for the effort. The aim of this study is to know in which way the Compassion Fatigue and the Compassion Satisfaction can affect the professional quality of life of the veterinarians. This study was performed using the "Professional Quality of Life" version 5 (ProQOL5) by Beth Stamm. The sample is made up of 1425 veterinarians, using an online questionnaire. The results of the study demonstrated that there are no significant differences between the male and female gender in relation to Compassion Satisfaction; on the contrary, the results of the Burnout and the Secondary Traumatic Stress showed that they affect more women than men. There is a gradual increase of Compassion Satisfaction over the years, contrarily, the results of Burnout and Secondary Traumatic stress have shown that there is a decrease over the years, agreeing with the existing literature.
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Qualidade de vida profissional Médicos veterinários Satisfação por compaixão Fadiga por compaixão Burnout Professional quality of life Veterinarians Compassion fatigue Compassion satisfaction