Psychosocial risk of medical personnel in a public hospital in the latin american context: cases of Ecuador and Peru

Abstract

Medical staff in public hospitals often face excessive workloads due to high demand for services and scarce resources, which can lead to increased stress and work-related fatigue. Additionally, they are exposed to emergency situations, pain, and death, which can have a significant emotional impact and contribute to the development of disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, contributing to an increase in mental health problems such as emotional exhaustion, depression, and anxiety. Therefore, the objective of this article is to identify the main psychosocial risks to which medical staff in Latin American hospitals are exposed, such as work-related stress, workload, emotional exhaustion, and exposure to traumatic situations. The research was conducted using a qualitative literature review approach, reviewing primary sources on psychosocial risks in hospital work environments. It is concluded that high rates of psychosocial risks are common in Latin American hospitals, with a significant impact on the mental health of medical staff, increasing the incidence of anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders.