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OBJECTIVE: To describe the general characteristics of nursing professionals and assess the influence of overcommitment on perceived climacteric symptoms and on the quality of life of nursing professionals. METHOD: A cross-sectional, analytical study of 152 nursing auxiliaries and assistants aged 40 years or older was conducted at 3 hospitals in the interior of São Paulo state. Sociodemographic data were collected and the Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index, Women´s Health Questionnaire, Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey and Effort-Reward Imbalance were applied in 2017. A descriptive analysis was performed and network analysis was carried out. RESULTS: Participants had a mean age of 50.23 years (SD ±7.1). Group 1 comprising 61 (40.1%) women with overcommitment had poorer quality of life as well as more severe climacteric symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Presence of overcommitment seems to influence the negative perception of climacteric symptomatology and quality of life.
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Climacteric , Quality of Life , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Menopause , Middle Aged , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the general characteristics of nursing professionals and assess the influence of overcommitment on perceived climacteric symptoms and on the quality of life of nursing professionals. Method: A cross-sectional, analytical study of 152 nursing auxiliaries and assistants aged 40 years or older was conducted at 3 hospitals in the interior of São Paulo state. Sociodemographic data were collected and the Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index, Women´s Health Questionnaire, Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey and Effort-Reward Imbalance were applied in 2017. A descriptive analysis was performed and network analysis was carried out. Results: Participants had a mean age of 50.23 years (SD ±7.1). Group 1 comprising 61 (40.1%) women with overcommitment had poorer quality of life as well as more severe climacteric symptoms. Conclusions: Presence of overcommitment seems to influence the negative perception of climacteric symptomatology and quality of life.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir las características generales de los profesionales de enfermería y evaluar cómo el compromiso excesivo puede influir en la percepción de los síntomas del climaterio y la calidad de vida de estas mujeres. Métodos: Este es un estudio analítico de corte transversal que evaluó a 152 auxiliares de enfermería y técnicas en el grupo de edad de 40 años en 3 hospitales em el interior del estado de São Paulo. En 2017, se recopilaron los datos sociodemográficos y se aplicaron el Índice de Menopausia de Blatt-Kupperman, Women´s Health Questionnaire, El Cuestionario de Salud SF-36 y El Cuestionario Effort-reward Imbalance. Análisis descriptivo y análisis de red se realizó. Resultados: La edad promedio de los participantes fue de 50,23 años (DP = ± 7,1). Grupo 1 compuesto por 61 (40.1%) mujeres con compromiso excesivo fue la peor calidad de vida y la mayor intensidad de síntomas climáticos. Conclusiones: La presencia de compromiso excesivo parece influir en una percepción negativa de la sintomatología climática y una peor calidad de vida.
RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as características gerais das profissionais de enfermagem e avaliar como o comprometimento excessivo pode influenciar na percepção dos sintomas do climatério e na qualidade de vida dessas mulheres. Método: trata-se de estudo transversal analítico, que avaliou 152 auxiliares e técnicas da enfermagem, na faixa etária de 40 anos ou mais, em 3 hospitais do interior do estado de São Paulo. Em 2017, foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e aplicados os instrumentos Índice Menopausal de Blatt-Kupperman, Questionário Saúde da Mulher, Medical Outcome Study 36-item short form Health Survey e Effort Reward Imbalance. Foi realizada análise descritiva e análise de rede. Resultados: A idade média das participantes foi de 50,23 anos (DP = ±7,1). O grupo 1, composto por 61(40,1%) mulheres com comprometimento excessivo apresentou pior qualidade de vida e maior intensidade de sintomas climatéricos. Conclusões: Presença de comprometimento excessivo parece influenciar em uma percepção negativa da sintomatologia do climatério e em uma pior qualidade de vida.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Perception , Quality of Life , Climacteric/psychology , Menopause , Women's Health , Nurse Practitioners , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Occupational Stress , Work Engagement , HospitalsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To review systematically the influence of admission criteria on the mortality of elderly patients under intensive therapy. METHODS: We performed a search on the PUBMED and BIREME databases by using the MeSH and DeCS terms "intensive care units", "patient admission", and "aged" in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Only prospective and retrospective cohort studies were included. We analyzed the severity score, type of hospital admission, quality of life, co-morbidities, functionality, and elderly institutionalization. RESULTS: Of the 1,276 articles found, thirteen were selected after evaluation of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was observed that the severity score, functionality, and co-morbidities had an impact on mortality. It was not possible to determine which severity score was more suitable. CONCLUSION: We suggest that analysis of functionality, co-morbidities, and severity scores should be conducted to estimate the elderly mortality in relation to the admission to intensive care units.
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Hospital Mortality , Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data , Patient Admission/statistics & numerical data , Patient Admission/standards , Age Factors , Comorbidity , Humans , Quality of Life , Severity of Illness IndexABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To review systematically the influence of admission criteria on the mortality of elderly patients under intensive therapy. METHODS We performed a search on the PUBMED and BIREME databases by using the MeSH and DeCS terms "intensive care units", "patient admission", and "aged" in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Only prospective and retrospective cohort studies were included. We analyzed the severity score, type of hospital admission, quality of life, co-morbidities, functionality, and elderly institutionalization. RESULTS Of the 1,276 articles found, thirteen were selected after evaluation of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was observed that the severity score, functionality, and co-morbidities had an impact on mortality. It was not possible to determine which severity score was more suitable. CONCLUSION We suggest that analysis of functionality, co-morbidities, and severity scores should be conducted to estimate the elderly mortality in relation to the admission to intensive care units.
RESUMO OBJETIVO Revisar sistematicamente a influência dos critérios de admissão na mortalidade em pacientes idosos em terapia intensiva. MÉTODOS Realizamos uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed e Bireme, utilizando os termos MeSH e DeCS "intensive care units", "patient admission" e "aged" em português, inglês e espanhol. Somente estudos de coorte prospectivos e retrospectivos foram incluídos. Foram analisados o escore de gravidade, tipo de internação hospitalar, qualidade de vida, comorbidades, funcionalidade e institucionalização do idoso. RESULTADOS Dos 1.276 artigos encontrados, 13 foram selecionados após avaliação de seus critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Observou-se que o escore de gravidade, a funcionalidade e as comorbidades tiveram impacto na mortalidade. Não foi possível determinar qual escore de gravidade foi mais adequado. CONCLUSÃO Sugerimos que a análise da funcionalidade, de comorbidades e de escores de gravidade seja realizada para estimar a mortalidade dos idosos em relação à internação em unidades de terapia intensiva.