This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of burnout and suicidal thoughts in residents of a public hospital in Goiania and to verify if there is any correlation between the two. An investigation was conducted using an analytic-descriptive cross-sectional study among 72 residents using the MBI (Malasch Burnout Inventory) and the Paykel's suicide questionnaire. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Hospital das Clínicas of GoiásFederal University, under registration number 052/2009. The results show the prevalence of burnout in 18.05% of the sample. Among the 13 subjects who displayed 'burnout', 61.53% have had suicidal thoughts. Among the other 42 with low risk for manifestation of 'burnout', 28.57% have had suicidal thoughts. This study revealed a correlation between 'burnout' and suicidal thoughts, making it necessary to draw up burnout prevention programs. Research hasbecome necessary for the understanding of burnout and its correlation tosuicidal thoughts and other psychiatric disorders.
Burnout; Suicidal Thoughts; Medical Residents
