Prevalence of burnout syndrome among military physicians at a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Background: Burnout syndrome is a sociopsychological disorder which develops in response to emotional tension and occupational stress, and is triggered by continuous stressors to which workers are exposed.It comprises three domains: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment.

Objectives: To establish the prevalence of physical and emotional stress (burnout) among military physicians at Marcilio Dias Naval Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.