FUNCTIONING OF THE BODYS PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS WITH PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT SYNDROME
P. Yanchuk, M. Makarchuk, O. Mukolaichuk
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Kyiv,Ukrainе
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15407/fz71.01.091

Abstract
The article highlights the problem of the formation and
development of the syndrome of professional burnout and
evaluates its impact on the functioning of the physiological
systems of the human body. The analysis of scientific literature
is also presented regarding the definition of specific markers of
burnout syndrome, which are formed as a result of the influence
of its components on the functioning of the individual, the
analysis of neuropsychophysiological changes. In burnout
syndrome, morphofunctional changes are observed in the form
of a decrease in dendritic arborization in such structures of
the CNS as: prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortex, caudate
nucleus, insula, hippocampus, and pons. Increases in dendritic
arborization and spine density in the amygdala lead to impaired
attention, reduced working memory, emotional exhaustion,
irritability, anxiety, and physical fatigue. Hyperstimulation of
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis leads to an increase
in the secretion of cortisol and catecholamines, which, in
combination with the inhibition of nitric oxide production,
contributes to the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as
arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and other metabolic disorders.
There are changes in the respiratory system, including
bronchial hypersensitivity, asthma, increased respiratory
symptoms and the risk of developing inflammatory processes.
Exhaustion syndrome is accompanied by a malfunction of
the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, and narrowing of
blood vessels in them, which can be the cause of gastric and
duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, portal hypertension,
and liver necrosis. Along with this, there is a decrease in the
bodys resistance to infectious diseases, which manifests in a
violation of the ability of the immune system to suppress latent
viruses and inflammatory processes. Long-term exposure to
stressors leads to a decrease in libido, erectile dysfunction and
deterioration of sperm quality in men, as well as menstrual cycle disorders, anovulation and infertility in women.
Energy metabolism in the body during burnout syndrome is
inhibited, and the ATP levels and mitochondrial respiration
decrease. Prospects for further development include additional
diagnostics of the above markers, including the determination
of the concentration of components of the adenyl system in
saliva, which will allow a more objective determination of the
presence or absence of this syndrome, and the development
of a correctional program aimed at restoring mental health.
Keywords:
burnout syndrome; cerebrum; endocrine; circulatory; respiratory; digestive; immune and sexual systems; energy exchange
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