Educational interventions to prevent urinary infections in institutionalized elderly people. Quasi-experimental Study.

Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of an educational intervention among nursing professionals and caregivers to prevent urinary tract infections in institutionalized elderly people. Methods: this is a quasi-experimental study carried out with 20 people (7 nurses and 13 formal caregivers). A questionnaire was applied during the pre-intervention stage, then professional training was carried out and finally, the questionnaire was reapplied 6 months after the intervention. The prevalence profile and factors associated with urinary infections in 116 elderly people was evaluated before and after the educational interventions. Statistical analysis was performed using association and correlation tests, logistic regression model comparison and prevalence rates. Results: The average number of correct answers by the nursing professionals and caregivers after the educational intervention increased from the pre to the post-test by 52% regarding signs of urinary infection, 32% regarding its symptoms, 72.5% regarding its treatment, 40% regarding personal/behavioral and morbidity-related risk factors, 59% regarding conditional factors and 43.8% regarding its preventive measures. The team of caregivers showed a greater gain in knowledge compared to the nursing team in almost every question (p<0.05). The length of time working in elderly care showed no positive correlation with any variable (R< p>0.05). The prevalence of urinary tract infection in the pre-intervention period was 33.62%, and 20% in the post-intervention period. Conclusion: The educational intervention was effective in preventing urinary tract infections in the elderly. The increased knowledge acquired by nurses and caregivers was associated with a reduction in the infection rate and an improvement in the most prevalent modifiable factors for the development of this type of pathology.

Factors associated with workaholism in nurses' mental health: integrative review.

OBJECTIVE: to synthesize the main scientific evidence available on the factors associated with workaholism in nurses' mental health. METHOD: this is an integrative review carried out in seven databases. The sample consisted of 11 studies. The Level of Evidence classification followed the model described by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt. Methodological quality was assessed using the Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies. Data analysis and synthesis were carried out in a qualitative and descriptive manner, respectively. RESULTS: the factors associated with workaholism were burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep-related problems, low ability to concentrate and negative incidents at work, which affected the mental health of nurses. CONCLUSION: the synthesis revealed that workaholism was related to perceived stress at work, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and anxious and depressive symptoms, which resulted in low professional effectiveness and poor sleep quality among workaholic professionals.

Uncertainties experienced by nursing professionals who contracted Covid-19: a priori, everyone is human.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the uncertainties experienced by nursing professionals who contracted COVID-19. METHODS: This qualitative research was conducted with 20 nursing professionals who fell ill from COVID-19. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews; the data were then organized using thematic analysis and discussed in the context of Merle Mishel's Reconceptualized of Uncertainty in Illness Theory. RESULTS: The antecedents of the disease had a strong influence on how nursing professionals who contracted COVID-19 perceived uncertainty. The media coverage of the increasing number of cases, the collapse of the healthcare system, and the high mortality rate contributed to associating the disease with fear and panic. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Viewing it from the perspective of the disease's antecedents, the illness of a nursing professional from COVID-19 underscores that before being professionals, they are human beings just like anyone else, undergoing adversities and facing the possibilities associated with being ill.

Association between loneliness and mental health among nurses: a cross-sectional research in China.

This study explored the association between loneliness and mental health among nurses in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022. We enrolled 2,811 nurses from a tertiary hospital in China. Demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, work-related factors, and psychological characteristics were collected from participants via a self-reported questionnaire. Loneliness was measured with the three-item short form of the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale were used to measure mental health. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined using binary logistic regression. Among participants in this study, 12.0% (337) experienced loneliness, and 7.8% (219) and 6.7% (189) reported depression and anxiety, respectively. The loneliness scores were categorized into three levels (3, 4-6, and 7-9). For depression, compared with the lowest reference, the ORs and 95% CI across the tertile were 1.31 (0.69-1.84) and 2.53 (1.11-5.76) after adjustment, respectively, and the P-value for trend was 0.045. For anxiety, compared with the lowest reference, the ORs and 95%CI across the tertile were 1.84 (1.28-2.63) and 2.52 (1.57-4.10) after adjustment, respectively; the P-value for trend was 0.004. This study showed that loneliness was significantly associated with poor mental health among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings suggested that medical establishments should offer interventions for nurses to prevent mental health problems by targeting this modifiable risk factor.

The role of nurses in implementation of public policy on adolescent health in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

BACKGROUND: In Latin America, interventions aimed at adolescents' health suffer from a shortfall of investment and lack of sustainability. Nurses, as an integral part of health services and systems, can lead the implementation and development of public health policies to improve adolescent health. OBJECTIVE: To identify and analyze the role of nurses in the development and implementation of public policies and in the provision of health care to adolescents in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. METHODS: The research was carried out in three phases: a documentary analysis, an online survey, and semi-structured focus groups. A total of 48 documents were analyzed, 288 nurses participated in the survey, and 29 nurses participated in the focus groups. RESULTS: State policies aim to guarantee rights, with special protection for children and adolescents. It is an incremental process, with greater involvement of civil society and governments. Participants reported a lack of synergy between law and practice, as well as differences in regulatory compliance in rural areas and in populations of different ethnicities and cultures. Their perception was that the protection of adolescents is not specifically enshrined in the legal bases and regulatory structures of the countries, meaning that there are both protective factors and tensions in the regulatory framework. While nurses are highly committed to different actions aimed at adolescents, their participation in policy development and implementation is low, with barriers related to a lack of specialized training and working conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Given nurses' involvement in different actions aimed at adolescents, they could play a fundamental role in the development of policies for adolescents and ensure their effective implementation. Policymakers should consider revising the budget to make compliance viable, incorporating and using monitoring indicators, and increasing the involvement of educational institutions and the community.

Nurses' perspectives on nurses' work methods.

OBJECTIVES: To analyze nurses' perspectives on nurses' work methods in the hospital context. METHODS: A descriptive study with a qualitative approach was conducted in a hospital in northern Portugal, involving 17 nurses. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Data collected between May and June 2023 underwent content analysis, supported by Atlas.ti software. RESULTS: Three thematic areas emerged: "Nurses' work methods in a hospital context," highlighting the conception and components of work methods and the methods in use; "Implementation of nurses' work methods," emphasizing influencing factors and challenges to implementation; and "Impact of nurses' work methods on patients, nurses, and institutions." FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Nurses' work methods constitute the structure of nursing care. Some factors influence and some challenges arise in the implementation of these methods, producing impacts on patients, nurses, and institutions.

Nurses' perceptions about management practices of nurse managers during pandemics: a descriptive and cross-sectional study

INTRODUCTION: Hospitals may not be able to manage the chaotic environment during pandemics through classical management principles. Management can only be achieved with the help of effective leadership, appropriate flow of crisis management systems, teamwork, and collaboration. Nurse managers should have effective management skills. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of the nurse managers' practices by nurses such as resource management, organization, communication, psychosocial, care-training, and decision-making practices in the management of the pandemic based on the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional method was used, and a web-based online questionnaire was applied to collect data. This study included 182 nurses working in a public and private hospital in Istanbul. RESULTS: The nurses perceived the management practices of their managers at a moderate level. The leaders' resource management practices as low (16.5%), and medium (78.6%) perceive. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.01) between the communication and team relations (p<0.05), resource management (p<0.01), care-training (p<0.05), and decision-making scores (p<0.01) of the nurses working in the private hospitals compared to those working in the public hospital. CONCLUSION: To effectively manage a complex and chaotic environment, nurse managers should trust their team, have speed and adaptation skills, be based on human factor principles, and provide a safe working environment. Education should be emphasized so that nurses can work in specialized areas and nurse managers can improve their management skills.

Saberes de enfermeiras de uma maternidade pública do Paraná sobre icterícia neonatal: pesquisa-ação / Knowledge of nurses in a public maternity hospital in Paraná sobre la ictericia neonatal: investicación-acción / Conocimientos de enfermeras de una maternidad pública de Paraná sobre la ictericia neonatal: investigación-acción

Objetivo:identificar os saberes de enfermeiras sobre icterícia neonatal. Método:pesquisa-ação, qualitativa, realizada em uma maternidade pública no Paraná. Nove enfermeiras participaram na etapa de diagnóstico, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise de conteúdo. Nas etapas de ação e avaliação, participaram 49 profissionais, ocorreu observação participante, entrevista em grupo e análise de conteúdo. Resultados: emergiram três categorias: saberes de enfermeiras para identificação da icterícia neonatal; saberes para manejo adequado; saberes sobre as consequências da icterícia não tratada. Foi identificado pouco conhecimento sobre a fisiopatologia da doença, cuidados específicos e consequências da icterícia inadequadamente tratada. Foi desenvolvida uma capacitação sobre o tema em conjunto com a instituição. Conclusões: na primeira etapa, as enfermeiras demonstraram saber avaliar e identificar precocemente a icterícia, mas tinham pouco conhecimento sobre cuidados com a fototerapia e consequências do tratamento inadequado. São necessárias ações de educação permanente para qualificar a assistência aos recém-nascidos com icterícia

Objective: to identify the knowledge of nurses about neonatal jaundice. Method: qualitative action research conducted in a public maternity hospital in Paraná. Nine nurses participated in the diagnostic stage, semi-structured interviews and content analysis were performed. In the action and evaluation stages, 49 professionals participated, and participant observation, group interviews, and content analysis were conducted. Results: three categories emerged: knowledge of nurses for the identification of neonatal jaundice; knowledge for proper management; knowledge about the consequences of untreated jaundice. Limited knowledge was identified regarding the pathophysiology of the disease, specific care, and consequences of inadequately treated jaundice. Training on the subject was developed in collaboration with the institution. Conclusions: in the first stage, nurses demonstrated the ability to evaluate and identify jaundice early, but had limited knowledge about care with phototherapy and the consequences of inadequate treatment. Continuous education actions are necessary to improve the care for newborns with jaundice.

Objetivo: identificar los conocimientos de las enfermeras sobre la ictericia neonatal. Método: investigación-acción cualitativa, en una maternidad pública en Paraná. Participaron nueve enfermeras en el diagnóstico, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas y análisis de contenido. En las etapas de acción y evaluación, participaron 49 profesionales, con observación participante, entrevistas grupales y análisis de contenido. Resultados: surgieron tres categorías: conocimientos sobre la identificación, manejo adecuado y consecuencias de la ictericia neonatal no tratada. Se identificó poco conocimiento sobre la fisiopatología, cuidados específicos y consecuencias de la ictericia no tratada adecuadamente. Se desarrolló una capacitación en conjunto con la institución. Conclusiones: en la primera etapa, las enfermeras demostraron saber evaluar e identificar precozmente la ictericia,pero tenían poco conocimiento sobre los cuidados con la fototerapia y las consecuencias del tratamiento inadecuado. Se necesitan acciones de educación continua para mejorar la atención a los recién nacidos con ictericia

Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in nursing professionals: An accuracy study.

Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) represents a group of cardiovascular risk factors. This article aims to evaluate the accuracy of the tools of MetS diagnosis in Nursing professionals from Primary Health Care (PHC) in Bahia, Brazil. A cross-sectional study with a random sample selected according to essential health information for the diagnostic of MetS. For MetS diagnostic, we used EGIR, NCEP-ATPIII, AACE, IDF, Barbosa et al. (2006), and IDF/AHA/NHLBI (defined as gold standard) definition. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratio were estimated for each diagnostic tool and compared with the gold standard. Kappa statistic was used to determine the agreement between the diagnostic methods. One thousand one hundred and eleven nursing professionals were included in this study. Sensitivity varied from 15% to 95.1%, and specificity varied between 99.5% and 100%. IDF and Barbosa et al. (2006) definitions were more sensitive (95.1% and 92.8%, respectively), and EGIR, NCEP, ATP III, and IDF showed 100% specificity. IDF and Barbosa et al. (2006) use suitable metabolic syndrome identification and confirmation criteria. The highest agreement was found in the definition of the IDF, Barbosa et al. (2006) and the NCEP ATP III. Defining metabolic syndrome with a higher diagnostic accuracy could contribute to the screening and the early identification of nursing professionals with cardiovascular disease risk factors, which provide opportunities for appropriate prevention and treatment.

Quality of life associated with nursing professionals' individual resources and work.

OBJECTIVES: to assess the physical and mental components of nursing professionals' quality of life and associate them with individual, health and work characteristics. METHODS: cross-sectional research, with nursing professionals from a university hospital in São Paulo. Own questionnaire and validated instruments were applied. RESULTS: the overall quality of life was compromised. The physical component was lower in relation to low family income and among those who perceived greater control/pressure at work, and better for those who practiced physical activity and had support of leader and organization. The mental component was lower in professionals who reported dissatisfaction with work, worse self-rated physical health and were older. Scores for both components reduced due to work-related illnesses, worse work ability and increased daytime sleepiness. CONCLUSIONS: quality of life was statistically associated with controllable institutional factors and individual resources that, except age, can be promoted.

Strategies used by nurses regarding underreporting of rural work accidents due to pesticide use.

OBJECTIVE: To learn the strategies used regarding underreporting of pesticide use in rural areas. METHODS: A qualitative study was carried out in eight primary healthcare units in rural areas and two emergency care units in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data collection took place in 2023 through interviews. Twenty professional nurses participated. The data was submitted to content analysis. RESULTS: The strategies identified were lifelong and continuing education for the professionals who carry out the notification, active search and training of workers who deal directly with this type of substance, computerizing the notification by filling in the forms online, and carrying out research on the subject. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Nurses play an important role in reporting occupational accidents caused by the use of pesticides, improving occupational safety in rural areas.

Job burnout, cognitive functioning, and Brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression among hospital Mexican nurses.

AIM: To analyze the relationship between burnout syndrome, cognitive functions, and sBDNF (Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor) in Mexican nurses. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. This study target staff nurses working in hospitals in Guanajuato, México. Demographic and working condition data were collected via questionnaire. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to evaluate burnout. A blood sample were collected and processed by ELISA technique to measure sBDNF. Finally, the General Cognitive Assessment (CAB) of the Cognifit© neuropsychological battery was used to evaluated cognitive functions. RESULTS: Findings showed that there are sociodemographic characteristics and working conditions associated with burnout syndrome among nurses. Furthermore, the data demonstrated a significant decrease in sBDNF levels in burnout nurses and a negative correlation between BDNF levels and burnout syndrome. Additionally, these burnout nurse also revealed significant cognitive impairment in reasoning, memory, and attention as well as total scores of CAB. Interestingly, we found a positive correlation between sBDNF levels and the cognitive deficits in burnout nurse. CONCLUSION: Reduced BDNF levels could be a biological indicator or part of the pathological process of burnout, which could affect cognitive abilities. Reduced cognitive function in nurses has relevant implications and emphasizes the need for specialized preventive strategies because nurses make clinical decisions concerning their patients, whose situations are constantly changing.

Understanding child development and care integrality: Primary Health Care doctors and nurses' view.

OBJECTIVE: To identify perceptions of primary care health professionals regarding the conceptual aspects of child development and propose strategies to address difficulties. METHODS: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in a small municipality in the countryside of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The primary health care in this region is comprised of Family Health Units and Basic Health Units. The sample included 52 participants, consisting of doctors and primary care nurses. A questionnaire with open and closed questions was utilized, covering knowledge and practices related to child development. For this study, the first question of the questionnaire, which asked for a descriptive response about participants' understanding of child development, was employed. The responses were transcribed, and content analysis using the thematic approach was conducted. RESULTS: Among the participants, 54% were nurses, and the average duration of working with the pediatric population was ten years. 80% reported never having undergone training in child development. The analysis of the responses revealed heterogeneity in the professionals' understanding of the conceptual dimension of child development. Additionally, there was an insufficient grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects and a scarcity of resources to support comprehensive care for children. A predominant biomedical model focusing on disease and biological aspects of child health was evident in defining the understanding of the subject. CONCLUSIONS: The findings underscore the necessity of implementing health education initiatives and service projects in primary care settings. It is crucial to strengthen a comprehensive perspective of child health within the biopsychosocial model of the health-disease process.

Burnout and Physical Activity as Predictors of Job Satisfaction Among Peruvian Nurses: The Job Demands-Resources Theory.

BACKGROUND: The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory suggests that an imbalance between job demands and available resources can lead to burnout, negatively affecting job satisfaction. Physical activity is recognized for its positive effects on psychological well-being and could play a crucial role in mitigating burnout and improving job satisfaction, especially in high-demand professions such as nursing. OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the relationship between burnout, physical activity, and job satisfaction in Peruvian nurses, using the JD-R theory as a theoretical framework. METHODS: A cross-sectional and explanatory analysis was conducted on a sample of 420 Peruvian nurses, using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) design to analyze the relationships between burnout, physical activity, and job satisfaction. The instruments included the Ultra-Short Burnout Measure (IUB), the General Job Satisfaction Scale NTP 394, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). RESULTS: The findings showed a significant negative correlation between burnout and physical activity (ß = -.40, P < .001) and between burnout and job satisfaction (ß = -.46, P < .001). Physical activity exhibited a significant positive correlation with job satisfaction (ß = .22, P < .001). Moreover, mediation analysis confirmed that physical activity mediates the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction (ß = -.106, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The findings emphasize the importance of physical activity as a mediator in the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among Peruvian nurses, highlighting the need to promote physical activity as a strategy to improve workplace well-being. It is suggested that enhancing access to and promotion of physical activity could mitigate the effects of burnout and improve job satisfaction, which is essential for the quality of care and the well-being of nursing staff. These findings underscore the need for organizational and public health strategies that promote a healthy work environment and balance between the demands and resources available.

Perceived stress, optimism-pessimism, psychological adjustment, and death distress of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: the aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between death distress, psychological adjustment, optimism, pessimism and perceived stress among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: this study was designed as cross-sectional/cohort. The population of the study involved 408 nurses from Northern Cyprus, which are registered as full members of the Nurse Council. The sample comprised 214 nurses, who volunteered to participate in the study. The study data was collected using a web-based online survey (Demographic form, the Coronavirus Stress Measure, The Optimism and Pessimism Questionnaire, The Brief Adjustment Scale-6, The Death Distress Scale). RESULTS: the results indicated that perceived stress significantly and negatively predicted optimism (ß = -0.21, p < 0.001) and pessimism (ß = 0.38, p < 0.001). Perceived stress had significant and positive predictive effects on psychological adjustment (ß = 0.31, p < 0.001) and death distress (ß = 0.17, p < 0.01). Further analysis results revealed that pessimism mediates the association of stress with psychological adjustment and death distress; however, optimism only mediates the effect of stress on psychological adjustment among nurses. CONCLUSION: a low level of pessimism is effective in strengthening nurses' psychological adjustment skills againt perceived stress and death distress. Nurses should consider behavioral strategies to help reduce the level of pessimism during periods such as pandemics. BACKGROUND: (1) High levels of perceived stress increased higher score of psychological adjustment. (2) Pessimism mediates the association of stress with adjustment and death distress. (3) Optimism only mediates the effect of stress on psychological adjustment among nurses.

Percepção dos profissionais da saúde no enfrentamento da covid-19: principais desafios no processo de trabalho / Healthcare providers' perception of COVID-19: main challenges in the work process / Percepción de los profesionales de la salud sobre el afrontamiento de la COVID-19: principales retos en el proceso de trabajo

sO cenário advindo como consequência da pandemia de covid-19 acarretou diversas mudanças na vida dos profissionais de saúde. A percepção desse grupo torna-se indispensável para a compreensão do contexto, visto que esses trabalhadores são figuras essenciais no enfrentamento da doença. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção de gestores e profissionais que atuaram durante a primeira onda da pandemia de covid-19 no município de Sobral (CE). Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratório-descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, feita por meio da aplicação de um instrumento de coleta de dados. O estudo foi realizado com gestores e trabalhadores que atuaram de março a dezembro de 2020 no município. A coleta foi feita no formato híbrido, com auxílio da plataforma Google Meet, fundamentada na metodologia snowball sampling e no método de saturação. Após a coleta, os discursos foram transcritos ­ utilizando a ferramenta Microsoft Word ­ e analisados ­ com suporte do software NVivo11. Foram contactados 68 profissionais. Identificou-se predominância final de enfermeiros, sexo feminino e atuantes na atenção terciária. Após análise e categorização, identificaram-se 12 unidades de registro. Foram dispostos os principais desafios e dificuldades acarretados para os processos de trabalho e suas subcategorias: a sobrecarga de trabalho e o desgaste físico; a reorganização dos serviços em resposta à nova realidade; o desconhecimento sobre a doença e seu impacto psicológico no fazer profissional; e o fator social e a dificuldade de seguimento da assistência na atenção primária. Por fim, conclui-se que os desafios identificados se inter-relacionam, repercutindo uns nos outros, e constata-se a importância de conhecer esses entraves para ações mais bem direcionadas e estratégicas.

The scenario that has arisen in response to COVID-19 has led to a variety of changes in the lives of healthcare providers. The perception of this group is essential to understanding this context since they are key figures in coping with the disease. This study aimed to analyze the perception of managers and professionals who worked during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the municipality of Sobral/CE. This is an exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach that applied a collection instrument with managers and workers who worked from March to December 2020 in the municipality. Data were collected using the Snowball Smapling and the saturation method in a hybrid format using the Google Meet platform. After the collection, responses were transcribed using Microsoft Word and analyzed with the aid of NVivo11. In total, 68 professionals were contacted, with a final predominance of female nurses working in tertiary care. After analysis and categorization, 12 recording units were identified. The main challenges and difficulties for work processes and their subcategories include work overload and physical exhaustion; reorganization of services in response to the new reality; lack of knowledge about the disease and its psychological impact on professional practice; and the social factor and the difficulty of following up care in primary care. Finally, we conclude that the identified challenges are interrelated and have repercussions on each other, and that it is important to understand these obstacles to take more targeted and strategic actions.

El escenario que ha surgido en respuesta a la pandemia de la COVID-19 ha provocado diversos cambios en la vida de los profesionales de la salud. La percepción de este grupo es indispensable para comprender el contexto, ya que estos trabajadores son figuras esenciales en el enfrentamiento a la enfermedad. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la percepción de gestores y profesionales que actuaron durante la primera ola de la pandemia de la COVID-19 en el municipio de Sobral (Ceará, Brasil). Se trata de un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, realizado mediante la aplicación de una herramienta de recolección de datos. En esta investigación participaron gestores y trabajadores que actuaron de marzo a diciembre de 2020 en el municipio. Se realizó la recolección en formato híbrido, con ayuda de la plataforma Google Meet, basada en el método bola de nieve y en el método de saturación. Después, se transcribieron los discursos, utilizando la herramienta Microsoft Word, y se analizaron con el apoyo del software NVivo11. Se contactaron 68 profesionales. Se identificó predominio de enfermeros, mujeres y trabajadores de atención terciaria. Después del análisis y de la categorización, se identificaron 12 unidades de registro. Se presentaron los principales retos y dificultades que generan los procesos de trabajo y sus subcategorías: la sobrecarga de trabajo y el agotamiento físico; la reorganización de los servicios en respuesta a la nueva realidad; el desconocimiento de la enfermedad y su impacto psicológico en la práctica profesional; y el factor social y la dificultad de seguimiento de los cuidados en atención primaria. Finalmente, se concluye que los retos identificados están interrelacionados, impactándose entre sí, y se señala la importancia de conocer estos obstáculos para emprender acciones más específicas y estratégicas.

Nurses' perception of the nursing process and its relationship with leadership.

OBJECTIVES: to describe Nurses' perception of the Nursing Process and its relationship with leadership. METHODS: action research conducted between September/2021 and April/2022 with nurses from a medium-sized hospital in southern Brazil. The data investigated, one of the stages of the method, was collected using the Focus Group technique and submitted to Strategic Focus Analysis. RESULTS: three categories emerged from the organized and analyzed data, namely: Nursing Process: a tool that qualifies nursing care; Conditions that weaken the Nursing Process; and Strategies that enhance the Systematization of Nursing Care. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the perception of the Nursing Process and its relationship with leadership are not always understood as complementary themes. Although they recognize that the Nursing Process is sometimes imposed as normative, nurses do not perceive the importance of the role of the leader, who is considered a key player in conducting and boosting the Systematization of Nursing Care.

Nurses' workload during the COVID-19 pandemic: potential for experiences of moral distress.

OBJECTIVES: to understand nurses' experiences of moral distress related to work overload during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. METHODS: qualitative research, whose data collection occurred through individual interviews with 19 nurses who worked on the front line of COVID-19 in health services in southeastern Brazil. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS: work overload proved to be a powerful source of experiences of moral distress due to excessive working hours during vaccination, double working hours, a troubled relationship due to pressure from managers and the population and physical and mental exhaustion, which prevented nurses from act according to their judgment. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: nurses' work overload reflects on quality patient care and prevents nurses from acting in accordance with their moral principles, generating moral distress in nurses.