Risk Perception and Fatigue in Port Workers: A Pilot Study.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to assess fatigue in port workers; analyze the association between fatigue and levels of trust in organizations, as well as the association between authorities and risk perception; and examine the official documents governing the studied port, along with the current health and communication status of the port workers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional pilot study, which presented quantitative and qualitative data, and it was carried out among port workers in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Thirty-nine port workers responded to quantitative questionnaires, which collected their socio-demographic data, as well as a risk perception questionnaire, the Chalder Fatigue Scale, and the Checklist of Individual Strength. Five documents from the port regiment were studied and qualitatively analyzed. The health communications consisted of presenting infographics with research data and providing information for reducing fatigue. RESULTS: Fifteen workers (38.5%) were considered fatigued. There was a reduction in fatigue associated with trust in the unions and the labor management body, and there was an agreement that the precarious environment was completely unacceptable. The qualitative data in the documents indicated that it was possible to identify the infrastructure of the port environment, the legislation, the strategies to be adopted in cases of natural disasters, emergency plans, plans for the protection and promotion of workers' health, individual and collective protection plans, the division of the sectors and those responsible for them, and documents detailing the hierarchy within the ports. The qualitative analysis culminated in graphic representations (infographics) created to communicate the research results to port workers, specifically in relation to fatigue, and we presented the ways to prevent fatigue at work. Discussion/Limitations: Studying the risk perceptions and fatigue levels of port workers through research with the active participation of these workers presented their lived experiences, which promoted discussion and perhaps more effective proposals to change their work conditions.

Mental workload and social support in primary health care workers / Carga de trabajo mental y apoyo social en trabajadores de atención primaria de salud / Carga mental de trabalho e o apoio social em trabalhadores da atenção primária à saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the relationship between mental workload and social support in Primary Health Care workers. Method: This is a quantitative cross-sectional survey with healthcare professionals from Primary Health Care in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected online between July 2021 and April 2022, using the questionnaire with sociodemographic, employment and healthcare profile information; Job Stress Scale; and Subjective Mental Workload Scale. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation, chi-square or Fischer's exact test (with statistical significance established at p<0.05) and internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The largest group of workers had an adequate mental workload (48.7%) and there was a prevalence of low social support (57.6%). Mental load had a significant association with having time for leisure (p<0.001) and satisfaction with work (p=0.028). Furthermore, satisfaction with work had a significant relationship with social support (p<0.001). Furthermore, social support had negative and significant correlations with mental load in the health consequences (r=-0.377; p<0.001) and work characteristics (r=-0.192; p=0.008) dimensions. Conclusion: Workers with a high mental workload have a lower perception of social support, which may have an impact on their health, considering work characteristics. Furthermore, aspects of satisfaction and leisure activities should be promoted as a way of promoting quality of life at work.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre carga de trabajo mental y apoyo social en trabajadores de atención primaria de salud. Método: Se trata de una encuesta cuantitativa transversal con profesionales de la salud de la Atención Primaria de Salud de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los datos se recopilaron en línea entre julio de 2021 y abril de 2022 a través de un cuestionario con información del perfil sociodemográfico, laboral y de salud, Job Stress Scale y Escala de Carga Mental Subjetiva en el Trabajo. Los datos fueron analizados con estadística descriptiva, correlación de Spearman, chi-cuadrado o prueba exacta de Fischer (con significación estadística establecida en p<0,05) y consistencia interna mediante el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: Un grupo mayor de trabajadores tenía una carga de trabajo mental adecuada (48,7%) y prevalecía un bajo apoyo social (57,6%). La carga mental tuvo asociación significativa con tener tiempo para ocio (p<0,001) y satisfacción con el trabajo (p=0,028). Además, la satisfacción con el trabajo tuvo una relación significativa con el apoyo social (p<0,001). Además, el apoyo social tuvo correlaciones negativas y significativas con la carga mental en las dimensiones consecuencias para la salud (r=-0,377; p<0,001) y características laborales (r=-0,192; p=0,008). Conclusión: Los trabajadores con alta carga mental de trabajo tienen una menor percepción de apoyo social, lo que puede repercutir en su salud, considerando las características del trabajo. Además, se deben potenciar aspectos de satisfacción y actividades de ocio como forma de promover la calidad de vida en el trabajo.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a relação entre a carga mental de trabalho e o apoio social em trabalhadores da atenção primária à saúde. Método: trata-se da pesquisa transversal quantitativa com profissionais de saúde da Atenção Primária à Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados online entre julho de 2021 e abril de 2022, por meio dos seguintes instrumentos: questionário com informações sociodemográficas, laborais e perfil de saúde; Job Stress Scale; e Escala Subjetiva de Carga Mental no Trabalho. Analisaram-se os dados com estatística descritiva, correlação de Spearman, teste Qui-Quadrado ou Exato de Fischer (com significância estatística estabelecida em p<0,05) e consistência interna usando o coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: maior contigente de trabalhadores apresentou carga mental de trabalho adequada (48,7%) e houve prevalência de baixo apoio social (57,6%). A carga mental teve associação significativa com o ter tempo para lazer (p<0,001) e satisfação com o trabalho (p=0,028). Ainda, satisfação com o trabalho obteve relação significativa com apoio social (p<0,001). Ademais, apoio social teve correlações negativas e significativas com a carga mental nas dimensões consequências para a saúde (r=-0,377; p<0,001) e as características do trabalho (r=-0,192; p=0,008). Conclusão: os trabalhadores com alta carga mental têm menor percepção de apoio social, o que pode repercutir na saúde, considerando as características do trabalho. Ainda, os aspectos da satisfação e as atividades de lazer deveriam ser promovidos como forma de promoção de qualidade de vida no trabalho.

Burnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the association between burnout and the perception of the ethical climate in nursing professionals in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit and the relationship with the organization of work from the perspective of managers of these units. METHODS: mixed method study conducted in three university hospitals in southern Brazil from December 2021 to March 2022. A cross-sectional study was developed with 110 nursing professionals, followed by an exploratory-descriptive study through semi-structured interviews with six managers. Descriptive and analytical statistics and discursive textual analysis were used. RESULTS: the prevalence of burnout was 10% and the perception of negative ethical climate was 24.5%. The association between burnout and ethical climate revealed overload and fatigue during working hours, related to tension, fear, and stress that emerged from the consequences of the organization and relations of work in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit. CONCLUSIONS: there was an association between burnout and ethical climate and elements of the work organization.

Musculoskeletal Pain in the Neck and Lower Back Regions among PHC Workers: Association between Workload, Mental Disorders, and Strategies to Manage Pain.

Scientific evidence indicates that workers in the health sector are commonly exposed to work-related musculoskeletal pain. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify the relationship between the presence and intensity of musculoskeletal pain in the neck and lumbar regions reported by Primary Health Care (PHC) workers with workloads and occupational risks, analyze musculoskeletal pain in the presence and absence of self-reported mental disorders based on a medical diagnosis, and identify workers' strategies to manage pain. METHOD: This cross-sectional study addressed 338 health professionals working in PHC outpatient services in the extreme South of Brazil. One questionnaire addressed sociodemographic questions concerning occupation, occupational risks, and mental disorders. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to assess self-reported musculoskeletal pain. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) measured the workload. A descriptive and inferential analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0. RESULTS: Most (55.3%) participants reported neck and (64.5%) lower back pain in the previous 12 months, and 22.5% and 30.5% reported intense neck and lower back pain, respectively, in the previous 12 months. The results showed different independent associations with increased musculoskeletal pain among health workers. Dentists presented the highest prevalence of neck pain, while female workers presented the highest prevalence of lower back pain. Furthermore, the perception of ergonomic risk and virtually all self-reported mental disorders (except panic syndrome for neck pain) were associated with pain in the neck and lower back regions and a higher frustration level (mental demand). Additionally, professionals with graduate degrees, nurses, and professionals working the longest in PHC services reported seeking complementary therapies more frequently, while physicians and those with self-reported mental disorders self-medicated more frequently.

Prevenção de lesões por pressão em neonatos na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal: um protocolo de revisão de escopo / Prevention of pressure injury in neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit: a scoping review protocol

OBJETIVO: Mapear as estratégias para a prevenção de lesões por pressão em neonatos internados em unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal. MÉTODO: O presente estudo utiliza um protocolo de revisão de escopo desenvolvido pelo método do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). O objetivo é responder à seguinte pergunta: Quais são as estratégias para prevenção de lesões por pressão em neonatos internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal? Serão consultadas as seguintes bases de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE/PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), SCOPUS (Elsevier), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE/Elsevier), LILACS, BDENF e outras (via Portal Regional da BVS), Cochrane Library (Wiley), Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate Analytics), Academic Search Premier (Ebsco), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) with Full Text (Ebsco), Pubmed Central (NLM) e literatura cinzenta. A seleção e extração dos dados serão realizadas por revisores independentes. Os resultados serão apresentados graficamente com um resumo narrativo. O software Endnote será utilizado para gerenciar as referências, enquanto o software Rayyan Systems Inc. será empregado para a seleção. Instrumentos foram elaborados para auxiliar nas etapas de seleção e extração de dados. Os resultados serão apresentados por meio do fluxograma PRISMA-ScR.

OBJECTIVE: To map strategies to prevent pressure injuries in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). METHOD: This study uses a scoping review protocol developed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. The aim is to answer the following question What are the strategies to prevent pressure injuries in neonates admitted to the NICU? The following databases will be searched Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE/PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), SCOPUS (Elsevier), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE/Elsevier), LILACS, BDENF, and others (through the regional BVS portal), Cochrane Library (Wiley), Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate Analytics), Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), CINAHL with Full Text (EBSCO), Pubmed Central (NLM), and gray literature. Independent reviewers performed selection and data extraction. Results will be presented graphically with a narrative summary. Endnote software will be used for reference management, while Rayyan Systems Inc. software will be used for selection. Tools will be developed to assist in the selection and data extraction phases. The results will be presented using the PRISMA-ScR flowchart.

Burnout, ethical climate and work organization in covid-19 intensive care units: mixed method study / Agotamiento profesional, clima ético y organización del trabajo en unidades de cuidados intensivos de covid-19: estudio de método mixto / Burnout, clima ético e organização do trabalho em unidade de terapia intensiva covid-19: estudo misto

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the association between burnout and the perception of the ethical climate in nursing professionals in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit and the relationship with the organization of work from the perspective of managers of these units. Methods: mixed method study conducted in three university hospitals in southern Brazil from December 2021 to March 2022. A cross-sectional study was developed with 110 nursing professionals, followed by an exploratory-descriptive study through semi-structured interviews with six managers. Descriptive and analytical statistics and discursive textual analysis were used. Results: the prevalence of burnout was 10% and the perception of negative ethical climate was 24.5%. The association between burnout and ethical climate revealed overload and fatigue during working hours, related to tension, fear, and stress that emerged from the consequences of the organization and relations of work in the covid-19 Intensive Care Unit. Conclusions: there was an association between burnout and ethical climate and elements of the work organization.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la asociación entre el agotamiento profesional y la percepción del clima ético en profesionales de enfermería de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos covid-19 y la relación con la organización del trabajo desde la perspectiva de los directivos de estas unidades. Métodos: estudio de método mixto realizado en tres hospitales universitarios del sur de Brasil entre diciembre de 2021 y marzo de 2022. Se desarrolló un estudio transversal con 110 profesionales de enfermería, seguido de un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas con seis gestores. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva, analítica y análisis textual discursivo. Resultados: hubo un 10% de prevalencia de agotamiento profesional y un 24,5% de percepción de clima ético negativo. La asociación entre el agotamiento profesional y el clima ético reveló sobrecarga y fatiga durante la jornada laboral, relacionadas con la tensión, el miedo y el estrés que surgieron de las consecuencias de la organización y las relaciones laborales en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos covid-19. Conclusiones: hubo asociación entre agotamiento profesional y clima ético y elementos de la organización del trabajo.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a associação entre burnout e percepção do clima ético em profissionais de enfermagem de Unidade de Terapia Intensiva covid-19 e a relação com a organização do trabalho na perspectiva dos gestores dessas unidades. Métodos: estudo misto realizado em três hospitais universitários no Sul do Brasil, de dezembro de 2021 a março de 2022. Empregou-se estudo transversal com 110 profissionais de enfermagem, seguido de estudo exploratório-descritivo por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis gestores. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e analítica, e análise textual discursiva. Resultados: evidenciou-se 10% de prevalência de burnout e 24,5% de percepção do clima ético negativo. A associação entre burnout e clima ético revelou sobrecarga e cansaço nas jornadas de trabalho, relacionados à tensão, medo, e estresse, que emergiram das consequências da organização e das relações do trabalho nas UTI covid-19. Conclusões: verificou-se a associação entre burnout e clima ético e elementos da organização do trabalho.

Occupational Well-Being of Multidisciplinary PHC Teams: Barriers/Facilitators and Negotiations to Improve Working Conditions.

Well-being at work is one of the factors determining healthy work conditions and is perceived by workers as a positive psychological state. In this study, the concept of well-being at work was used together with occupational functionality (i.e., current health state, current work environment, and barriers/facilitators to implementing well-being at work), occupational risk perception, and proactivity/negotiations held by workers to improve working conditions. In this context, the objectives were to identify the socio-demographic and occupational characteristics independently associated with levels of well-being at work of the multidisciplinary PHC health team; detect barriers or facilitators resulting from the attitudes of colleagues, community members, and managers that influence the well-being at work of the multidisciplinary health team; and identify with whom and what reasons led health workers to become proactive and negotiate improved working conditions. This cross-sectional study addressed 338 health workers from the multidisciplinary teams of PHC outpatient services in the extreme south of Brazil. Multivariate linear regression models were adopted to analyze data. The results show various independent associations with levels of well-being at work. Nursing workers (technicians and nurses) more frequently expressed job commitment and job satisfaction. Difficulties in solving problems and performing work routines, and co-workers' attitudes directly influence the well-being of the PHC team members. Risk perception (physical and chemical) also influences well-being. Negotiations in which PHC managers engaged to improve working conditions appeared as a significant predictor of job commitment, job satisfaction, and job involvement. The results reveal that well-being at work is an important indicator of the potential of workers' proactivity in negotiating improved working conditions.

Domains of Physical and Mental Workload in Health Work and Unpaid Domestic Work by Gender Division: A Study with Primary Health Care Workers in Brazil.

Various studies indicate that workload metrics can be used to assess inequities in the division of labor according to gender and in the mental health of health care professionals. In most studies, the workload is portrayed in a way that does not integrate the different fields of work, that is, work in health services and unpaid domestic work. The objective was to determine the effects of the workload domains of health work and unpaid domestic work according to the gender division of health professionals working in primary health care (PHC), and to analyze the workload as an inducer of anxiety disorders and episodes of depression. This cross-sectional study consisted of 342 health care professionals recruited for interview at primary health care units in the extreme south of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Sociodemographic and occupational variables, workload in PHC and unpaid domestic work, and dichotomies of anxiety disorders and episodes of depression were considered. Poisson and multivariate linear regression models were used for data analysis. Cohen's standardized effect size was used to assess the magnitude of the difference between women and men in terms of workload. The female professionals presented higher scores in terms of PHC work and unpaid domestic work and higher proportions of episodes of depression and anxiety disorders compared to males. The male professionals showed that anxiety disorders presented a medium standardized effect size on domestic workload and the level of frustration with family involvement was higher in those with episodes of depression. The results illustrate that the workload metric is an important indicator of female vulnerability to working conditions in PHC and in the family environment.

Occupational health network: study of the nurses' work process / Rede de saúde do trabalhador: estudo do processo de trabalho de enfermeiros

INTRODUCTION: Nurses, professionals recognized in the health field for their competence to care, are part of the multiprofessional team of the occupational health network. Therefore, they are inserted in the Reference Centers in Occupational Health, in medium and high complexity services and in the managerial scope of this health area. OBJECTIVE: To establish the relationship between the elements of the nurses' work process in the occupational health network. METHODS: Field research carried out with 43 nurses who work in the occupational health network in the Western Border, Macro South and Central regions of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. RESULTS: The qualitative technique and the IRAMUTEQ software were used. The analysis of the data allowed to identify that the nurses' work process develops based on the guidelines of the public health policies of the employee. In addition, it was possible to identify that the elements of the work process of these professionals are directly related and organized to meet the workers' needs. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the relevance of the workforce of professional nurses in the occupational health network. Its performance permeates the field of care, health promotion and prevention of accidents at work and occupational diseases and has respective purposes.

INTRODUÇÃO: Os enfermeiros, profissionais reconhecidos no campo da saúde pela competência de cuidar, são parte da equipe multiprofissional da rede de saúde do trabalhador. Logo, estão inseridos nos Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador, nos serviços de média e alta complexidade e o âmbito gerencial desta área da saúde. OBJETIVO: Conhecer a relação entre os elementos do processo de trabalho de enfermeiros da rede de saúde do trabalhador. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa de campo realizada com 43 enfermeiros que atuam na rede de saúde do trabalhador das regiões Fronteira Oeste, Macrosul e Centro do Rio Grande do Sul. Analisada por meio da técnica qualitativa e com utilização do software IRAMUTEQ. RESULTADOS: A análise dos dados permitiu identificar que o processo de trabalho dos enfermeiros desenvolve-se com base nas orientações das políticas públicas de saúde do trabalhador. Além disso, foi possível identificar que os elementos do processo de trabalho destes profissionais estão diretamente relacionados e organizados com vistas a suprir as necessidades dos trabalhadores. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo demonstra a relevância da atuação da força de trabalho dos profissionais enfermeiros da rede de saúde do trabalhador. Sua atuação permeia o campo do cuidado assistencial, da promoção da saúde e da prevenção de acidentes de trabalho e doenças ocupacionais e que possui as respectivas finalidades.

Nurses' work process in an emergency hospital service.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the nurses' work process in an Emergency Hospital Service. METHODS: a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research conducted with 17 nurses from the emergency service of a high complexity hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected through interviews, focus group and document analysis. Data analysis followed the thematic content analysis framework. RESULTS: four categories emerged: Work environment characteristics; Assistance dimension; Management dimension; Care management. Final Considerations: the nurses' work process in Emergency Hospital Service is characterized by the peculiarities of the setting, with centrality in care and care management aiming at quality care and safety to patients.

Nurses' work process in an emergency hospital service / Proceso de trabajo de enfermería en un servicio de hospital de emergencia / Processo de trabalho do enfermeiro em um serviço hospitalar de emergência

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the nurses' work process in an Emergency Hospital Service. Methods: a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research conducted with 17 nurses from the emergency service of a high complexity hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected through interviews, focus group and document analysis. Data analysis followed the thematic content analysis framework. Results: four categories emerged: Work environment characteristics; Assistance dimension; Management dimension; Care management. Final Considerations: the nurses' work process in Emergency Hospital Service is characterized by the peculiarities of the setting, with centrality in care and care management aiming at quality care and safety to patients.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar el proceso de trabajo de las enfermeras en un Servicio de Urgencia em Hospital. Métodos: investigación cualitativa, exploratoria y descriptiva realizada con 17 enfermeras del servicio de emergencia de un hospital de alta complejidad en el sur de Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas, grupos focales y análisis de documentos. El análisis de datos siguió el marco de análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: surgieron cuatro categorías: Características del ambiente de trabajo; Dimensión del cuidado; Dimensión gerencial; Gestión de la atención. Consideraciones Finales: el proceso de trabajo de las enfermeras en el Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital se caracteriza por las peculiaridades del escenario, centrado en la atención y la gestión de la atención con el objetivo de una atención de calidad y seguridad para los pacientes.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar o processo de trabalho do enfermeiro em um serviço hospitalar de emergência. Métodos: pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, realizada com 17 enfermeiros do serviço de emergência de um hospital de alta complexidade da região Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas, grupo focal e análise documental. A análise de dados seguiu o referencial da análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: emergiram quatro categorias: Características do ambiente de trabalho; Dimensão assistencial; Dimensão gerencial; Gerenciamento do cuidado. Considerações Finais: o processo de trabalho do enfermeiro no serviço hospitalar de emergência caracteriza-se pelas peculiaridades do cenário, com centralidade na assistência e no gerenciamento do cuidado visando um cuidado de qualidade e segurança aos pacientes.

Níveis de barreiras e de facilitadores de fatores ambientais relacionados à saúde: avaliação de agricultores / Levels of barriers and facilitators of health related environmental factors: farmers evaluation / Niveles de trabes y facilidades de factores ambientales relacionados a la salud: evaluación de agricultores

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Profile of medicines used via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the profile of drugs prescribed via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service of a University Hospital. METHOD: Quantitative cross-sectional study in which data were collected from the medical records of hospitalized patients using medication via oral or gastrointestinal catheter at least once a day between April and October 2015. The analysis was performed through descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Out of 568 prescriptions (total), there were 143 different medications. The pharmaceutical form with the greatest number of prescriptions was solid (95.8%), of which 46.1% were simple tablets. The oral route had the highest number of administrations (97.3%). The most prescribed drug class was of anti-infectives (25.9%), but the Omeprazole drug was the most prescribed in the study (40%). CONCLUSION: There are indications that enable rethinking the care practice and establishing criteria and norms for contributing to the safety and efficacy of services provided in healthcare, especially regarding the preparation and administration of medications via gastrointestinal catheter.

Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Dorsalgia and Associated Factors among Casual Dockworkers.

This study's aim was to analyse the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders (low back pain and dorsalgia) and sociodemographic characteristics, workload and occupational hazards among casual dockworkers. This cross-sectional study addressed casual dockworkers from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The convenience sample was composed of 232 casual dockworkers. Data were collected using a structured interview and observation. Poisson regression analysis was used. Association between low back pain and physiological occupational risk (p = 0.006), total exertion levels (p = 0.014) and frustration (p = 0.020) remained statistically significant, while the use of illicit drugs (p = 0.023), being a quayside worker (p = 0.021) and physiological occupational risk (p = 0.040) remained associated with dorsalgia. Decreasing these variables in the workplace may also reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain and dorsalgia.

Respiratory alterations in workers: study of single ports. / Alterações respiratórias em trabalhadores: estudo de portuários avulsos.

OBJECTIVE: To identify alterations in the respiratory system in port workers through radiographic and pulmonary function tests; to identify the use of personal protective equipment during port activities; and to relate age, working time, exposure to substances such as fertilizers and the use of personal protective equipment during port activities, to changes in the respiratory system in port workers. METHOD: Descriptive and exploratory study, in south Brazilian maritime port, from July of 2014 to January of 2015. A retrospective quantitative analysis of the results of chest x-ray and spirometry of 695 port workers' chart and prospective analysis of 66 workers were performed. RESULTS: Most of the workers did not present radiographs 98.7% and 11.4% presented ventilatory alterations. A positive correlation was identified for the variables age, working time and spirometry results. CONCLUSION: There was a change in the respiratory function of single port workers, which may be related to the exposure to fertilizers.

Representações sociais sobre saúde e meio ambiente para equipes de Estratégia Saúde da Família / Social representations on health and environment for the Family Health Strategy teams

Resumo Atualmente, sabe-se que as questões que envolvem a saúde possuem uma relação com diversos determinantes, dentre os quais, o meio ambiente merece destaque especial. Nesse sentido, a relação saúde e meio ambiente é um importante aspecto a ser considerado, particularmente nas práticas de trabalhadores das equipes de Estratégias Saúde da Família (ESF). O objetivo deste estudo é conhecer as representações sociais sobre saúde e meio ambiente para equipes de Estratégia Saúde da Família. É um estudo qualitativo, descritivo-exploratório, baseado na teoria das representações sociais. Os dados foram coletados entre fevereiro e junho de 2016, em um município localizado no interior do Rio Grande do Sul, por meio de pesquisa documental e entrevista semiestruturada. Participaram deste estudo 19 trabalhadores de ESF. Os dados foram analisados conforme análise de conteúdo temática, buscando-se o núcleo central da representação social e os elementos periféricos. A partir da análise dos dados delineou-se a seguinte representação: a salubridade do território. Os elementos periféricos relacionados à representação são: água, resíduos sólidos urbanos e agrotóxicos e poluição atmosférica. Conclui-se que a compreensão da relação saúde e meio ambiente está intrinsecamente relacionada com os danos que o meio ambiente pode causar na saúde.

Abstract Currently, it is well known that issues involving health are related to several determinants, among which the environment should be highlighted. In this sense, the relation between health and environment is an important aspect to be considered, especially in the practices of workers within the Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams. The objective of this study was to know the social representations about health and environment for Family Health Strategy teams. This is a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study, based on the social representations theory. Data were collected from February to June 2016, in a municipality located in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul State, through documentary research and semi-structured interviews. Overall, 19 Family Health Strategy workers participated in this study. The data were analyzed according to thematic content analysis, seeking the central nucleus of social representation and the peripheral elements. From the analysis of the data the following representation was outlined: The salubrity of the territory. The peripheral elements related with representation are: water, municipal solid waste, and agrochemicals and atmospheric pollution. We concluded that the understanding of the relationship between health and environment is intrinsically related to the damages the environment can bring to health.

Profile of medicines used via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service / Perfil de los fármacos utilizados por vía oral y por sonda gastroentérica en un servicio de urgencias / Perfil dos medicamentos utilizados via oral e por sonda gastroenteral em um Serviço de Pronto Atendimento

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the profile of drugs prescribed via oral and gastrointestinal catheter in a Walk-in Service of a University Hospital. Method: Quantitative cross-sectional study in which data were collected from the medical records of hospitalized patients using medication via oral or gastrointestinal catheter at least once a day between April and October 2015. The analysis was performed through descriptive statistics. Results: Out of 568 prescriptions (total), there were 143 different medications. The pharmaceutical form with the greatest number of prescriptions was solid (95.8%), of which 46.1% were simple tablets. The oral route had the highest number of administrations (97.3%). The most prescribed drug class was of anti-infectives (25.9%), but the Omeprazole drug was the most prescribed in the study (40%). Conclusion: There are indications that enable rethinking the care practice and establishing criteria and norms for contributing to the safety and efficacy of services provided in healthcare, especially regarding the preparation and administration of medications via gastrointestinal catheter.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar el perfil de los fármacos prescritos por vía oral y por sonda gastroentérica, en un Servicio de Urgencias de un Hospital Universitario. Método: Investigación cuantitativa, del tipo transversal, en la que los datos se recogieron en las fichas de los pacientes hospitalizados que utilizaban fármacos por vía oral o por sonda gastroentérica, por lo menos una vez al día, entre abril y octubre de 2015. El análisis fue llevado a cabo mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados: De un total de 568 prescripciones, había 143 fármacos distintos. La forma farmacéutica con mayor número de presentaciones fue la sólida (95,8%), el 46,1% de ellas en comprimido simple, y la vía oral fue responsable del mayor número de administraciones (97,3%). El grupo de fármacos más prescrito fueron los antiinfecciosos (25,9%), pero el medicamento Omeprazol fue el más prescrito en el estudio (40%). Conclusión: Hay indicativos que posibilitan repensar la práctica del cuidado y plantear criterios y normas que contribuyan a la seguridad y la efectividad de los servicios prestados en los servicios sanitarios, en especial, en lo que se refiere a la preparación y la administración de los fármacos por vía sonda gastroentérica.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o perfil dos medicamentos prescritos por via oral e por sonda gastroenteral, em um Serviço de Pronto Atendimento de um Hospital Universitário. Método: Pesquisa quantitativa, do tipo transversal, na qual os dados foram coletados nos prontuários dos pacientes internados que utilizavam medicações via oral ou por sonda gastroenteral, pelo menos uma vez ao dia, entre abril e outubro de 2015. A análise foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: De um total de 568 prescrições, havia 143 medicamentos diferentes. A forma farmacêutica com maior número de apresentações foi a sólida (95,8%), 46,1% delas em comprimido simples, e a via oral foi responsável pelo maior número de administrações (97,3%). O grupo de medicamentos mais prescrito foram os anti-infecciosos (25,9%), mas o fármaco Omeprazol foi o mais prescrito no estudo (40%). Conclusão: Há indicativos que possibilitam repensar a prática do cuidado e estabelecer critérios e normas que contribuam para a segurança e a eficácia dos serviços prestados nos serviços em saúde, em especial, no que se refere ao preparo e à administração dos medicamentos via sonda gastroenteral.

Prazer e sofrimento de trabalhadores de enfermagem de um pronto-socorro / Placer y sufrimiento de trabajadores de enfermeria en una sala de emergencias / Pleasure and pain of nursing workers at a first aid service

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as situações de prazer e de sofrimento presentes no dia-a-dia do trabalho para a equipe de enfermagem do Pronto-Socorro. Método: pesquisa descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 13 trabalhadores de enfermagem, atuantes em pronto-socorro de um hospital universitário, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada, durante os meses de agosto e setembro de 2014. A análise seguiu os pressupostos da análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: evidenciaram que as situações laborais geradoras de prazer na equipe de enfermagem estão associadas ao reconhecimento, bom relacionamento com a equipe e sucesso na recuperação dos pacientes. Já, as situações laborais geradoras de sofrimento tem relação com a sobrecarga de trabalho e falta de recursos materiais, falta de reconhecimento e vivencia da morte de pacientes. Conclusão: a identificação das situações geradoras de prazer e sofrimento na equipe de enfermagem é essencial para desenvolver-se estratégias para a busca de melhores condições de trabalho.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar las situaciones de placer y sufrimiento presentes en el cotidiano de trabajo del personal de enfermeria de la sala de emergencias. Metodo: estudio desciptivo, con abordaje cualitativo realizado con 13 trabajadores de enfermeria que actuan en la sala de emergencias de un hospital universitário, por intermedio de entrevista semi-estructurada, durante los meses de agosto y septiembre de 2014. El análisis siguió los presupuestos del análises de contenido temático. Resultados: evidenciaron que las situaciones laborales generadoras de placer en el personal de enfermeria están relacionadas al reconocimiento, buen relacionamiento con el grupo y éxito en la recuperación de pacientes. Por otro lado las situaciones laborales generadoras de sufrimiento tienen relación con la sobrecarga de trabajo y la falta de recursos materiales, falta de reconocimiento y vivencia de la muerte de los pacientes. Conclusión: la identificación de las situaciones generadoras de placer y sufrimiento en el personal de enfermeria es esencial para desarrollar estrategias para la búsqueda de mejores condiciones de trabajo.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify situations of pleasure and suffering in the work routine for the nursing staff at a first-aid service. Method: descriptive research with a qualitative approach, involving 13 nursing workers at an Emergency Room of a university hospital. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, held in August and September 2014. The analysis was based on the assumptions of thematic content analysis. Results: evidenced that the employment situations that generate pleasure in the nursing team are associated with recognition, good relationship with the team and successful recovery of the patients. The employment situations that generate suffering are related to the work burden and lack of material resources, lack of recognition and experiences of patient death. Conclusion: the identification of situations that generate pleasure and suffering in the nursing team is essential to develop strategies to seek better work conditions.

A relação saúde e meio ambiente na atenção primária e na estratégia saúde da família: uma revisão narrativa / The relationship between health and environment in primary care and in the family health strategy: a narrative review

A relação saúde e meio ambiente faz parte do cotidiano das pessoas e, assim, as ações de saúde devem permear esta relação. Diante disto, o presente estudo tem por objetivo conhecer a produção científica sobre saúde e meio ambiente na atenção primária e na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Assim, trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura. O levantamento dos artigos foi realizado nas seguintes bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), SCOPUS e WEB OF SCIENCE. No total, 311 artigos foram encontrados e 17 foram selecionados para análise de conteúdo temática, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Como resultado, emergiu uma categoria temática denominada Território: o ambiente para as práticas em saúde, e uma subcategoria: Resíduos no cotidiano da atenção primária em saúde. Os resultados demonstram a importância do reconhecimento do território para as práticas em saúde, e que a geração e a destinação de resíduos vêm sendo reconhecidas como um problema emergente na saúde.

The relationship between health and the environment is part of daily life and thus health actions must permeate this relationship. In view of this, this study aims to survey the scientific literature on health and environment in primary care and in the Family Health Strategy. Thus, it is a narrative review of the literature. The survey of the articles was done in the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), SCOPUS, and WEB OF SCIENCE. In total, 311 articles were found and 17 were selected for thematic content analysis, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. As a result, a thematic category emerged, called Territory: the environment for health practices, and a sub-category: Waste in the day-to-day routine of primary healthcare. The results demonstrate the importance of recognizing the territory for health practices, and that the generation and the disposal of waste are being recognized as an emerging problem in health.

Gestão em saúde na fronteira: revisão integrativa da imbricância para a assistência hospitalar / Gestión de la salud en la frontera: revisión integradora de su impacto en laatención hospitalaria / Health management in frontier: integrative review on its impact for hospital care

Objetivo: Identificar os subsídios propiciados pela produção científica à gestão hospitalar de saúde em áreas de fronteira. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa que explorou o universo de 24 artigos indexados na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde, na base de dados Literatura Latino-Americanae do Caribe em Ciência da Saúde (LILACS). Resultados: Aspectos socioeconômicos da gestão em saúde na fronteira que evidenciaram a mobilidade de pessoas e a gestão dos serviços de saúde e; aspectos clínicos para a gestão em saúde na fronteira que destacou os aspectos do serviço e as características da clientela. Conclusão: A saúde em área de fronteira pela produção científica explorada subsidia a gestão hospitalar ao indicar os aspectos socioeconômicos como determinantes do processo saúde-doença. Determinação que acarreta na ampliação da demanda e da necessidade de tecnologia diagnóstica em saúde.

Objective: To identify the subsidies provided by scientific production to hospital health management in frontier areas. Methods: This is an integrative review that explored the universe of 24 articles indexed in the Virtual HealthLibrary, the database of Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS). Results: Socioeconomic health management aspects at the border that showed the mobility of people and the management of health services and; clinical aspects of health management at the border which highlighted aspects of service and customer characteristics. Conclusion: Health in the frontier area explored in scientific production subsidizes the hospital management to indicate the socioeconomic factors as determinants of the health-disease. Determination which results in increased demand and the need for health diagnostic technology.

Objetivo: Identificar subsidios propiciados por la producción científicade la gestión hospitalaria de salud en las zonas fronterizas. Métodos: Se trata de una revisión integradora que explora el universo de 24 artículos indexados en la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, en la base de datos de América Latina y el Caribe de la Salud Ciencia (LILACS). Resultados: Aspectos socioeconómicos de Gestión de la Salud en la Frontera que demuestran la movilidad de las personas y la gestión de los servicios de salud y; Aspectos clínicos para la Gestión de la Salud en la Frontera que destacaron los aspectos de las características del servicio y atención al cliente. Conclusión: Salud en el área de frontera de producción científica explorado presentado subvenciona la gestión hospitalaria para indicar los aspectos socioeconómicos como determinantes de la salud-enfermedad. Determinación de que implica la expansión de la demanda y la necesidad de tecnología de diagnóstico en salud.