The burnout syndrome among the generation 50 plus

This paper deals with an increasingly discussed phenomenon of today {--} the burnout syndrome. This is a state accompanied by a set of typical, but polymorphic, symptoms that result from the interaction of working environment, workplace conditions, demands on a worker, interpersonal relations and, last but not least, the subjective nature of the worker. Burnout is then reflected not only the quality of work of such a person but, primarily, in their personal life. Helping professions are most affected; in these professions a person is exposed to far greater pressure, level of responsibility and stress situations. The research was aimed at health professionals in hospital Nemocnice České Budějovice a.s. as compared to the personnel of Aurora Spa and Berta's Spa in Třeboň. The research used an already used questionnaire according to the Tošners, which includes the inventory of burnout signs. As expected, the susceptibility to stress is significantly higher among hospital personnel than in spas; many of the interviewed workers have already felt the symptoms of total exhaustion, which is reflected in the relationships outside work. As a possible prevention, a change of attitude, in spending leisure time and, last but not least, expert assistance, has proved beneficial. Threats of burnout pose a real problem for health professionals, therefore, such measures should be introduced at workplaces to help reduce the risk. Also the health professionals themselves should take care of their health and observe basic precautions against the occurrence of burnout. This paper should inform professionals in vulnerable occupations about the risks of burnout occurrence. At the same time, it should help realize that everybody may be threatened by the risk of burnout syndrome due to adverse effects of family and other social factors. Therefore, a strong emphasis should be placed on the observance of precautions, with the inclusion of following a healthy lifestyle