The spectrum of burnout: A latent profile analysis in medical residents of Peru

Flores-Cohaila J.A.; Estela-Fernandez C.A.; Miranda-Chavez B.; Flores-Arocutipa J.P.; Lujan-Minaya J.C.; Huarcaya-Victoria J.; Copaja-Corzo C. · Educacion Medica (2026) · DOI: 10.1016/j.edumed.2025.101119

Resumen

Objective: To identify latent profiles of burnout and depressive symptoms in Peruvian medical residents. Materials and methods: A secondary analysis of the ENSUSALUD 2016 survey. A latent profile analysis was conducted using the dimensions of the MBI and the PHQ-2. Results: Four profiles were identified: Resilient (36.6%), Mild Burnout (16.0%), Moderate Burnout (39.9%), and Severe Burnout (7.6%). Only the severe profile presented with depression (64%). The profiles differed in work-life balance, family support, and workplace violence (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Burnout in Peruvian residents presents as a heterogeneous spectrum where only the severe profile develops comorbid depression.

Instituciones: Universidad Científica del Sur; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola; Universidad Privada de Tacna; Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista; Universidad Nacional de Cañete; Universidad Nacional de Moquegua