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.

Efectividad de las intervenciones contra la violencia laboral que sufren los profesionales de la salud y de apoyo: metanálisis / Physical and psychological repercussions on Nursing workers' health in COVID-19 units: A mixed-methods research study / Repercussões físicas e psicológicas na saúde de trabalhadores de enfermagem em unidades COVID-19: pesquisa de métodos mistos

Objetivo: analizar cómo los trabajadores de enfermería de unidades hospitalarias de COVID-19 perciben las repercusiones físicas y psicológicas del trabajo sobre su salud, e identificar los factores asociados a la percepción. Método: estudio de métodos mixtos de convergencia paralela realizado con 359 trabajadores de enfermería de unidades de COVID-19 en siete hospitales. Para la recolección de datos cuantitativos se utilizó un cuestionario que contiene variables sociodemográficas, laborales y relacionadas con la percepción de repercusiones físicas y psicológicas, y para los datos cualitativos se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas. Para el análisis se utilizó estadística inferencial y análisis de contenido temático Resultados: os trabajadores diurnos, que tenían más de un trabajo y trabajaban más de 41 horas/semana, percibieron las repercusiones físicas como más moderadas/intensas, debido a la sobrecarga y falta de días libres. Los enfermeros CLT percibieron repercusiones psicológicas más moderadas/intensas, y las atribuyeron a la sobrecarga gerencial y la insatisfacción laboral. Las mujeres tenían 97% más probabilidades de percibir repercusiones físicas y tres veces más probabilidades de percibir repercusiones psicológicas, en comparación con los hombres, en referencia a la sobrecarga doméstica y familiar. Conclusión: las sobrecargas laborales y familiares, intensificadas por la pandemia, se asociaron con la intensidad con la que los trabajadores de enfermería percibieron las repercusiones físicas y psíquicas.

Objective: to analyze how Nursing workers in COVID-19 hospital units perceive the physical and psychological repercussions of work on their health, as well as to identify the factors associated with their perceptions. Method: a parallel-convergent mixedmethods study conducted with 359 Nursing workers from COVID-19 units in seven hospitals. For the collection of quantitative data, a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and labor variables and related to perceptions of physical and psychological repercussions were used, and for qualitative data, semi-structured interviews were used. For the analysis, inferential statistics and thematic content analysis were used. Results: daytime workers, who had more than one employment contract and worked more than 41 hours/week perceived more moderate/intense physical repercussions, reporting overload and time off deficits. Nurses and CLT workers perceived psychological repercussions more moderately/intensely, mentioning managerial overload and job dissatisfaction. Women were 97% more likely to perceive physical repercussions and three times more likely to perceive psychological repercussions when compared to men, reporting household and family overloads. Conclusion: work and family overloads, intensified by the pandemic context, were associated with the intensity with which Nursing workers perceived physical and psychological repercussions.

Objetivo: analisar como os trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades hospitalares COVID-19 percebem as repercussões físicas e psicológicas do trabalho em sua saúde e os fatores associados à sua percepção. Método: estudo de métodos mistos paralelo-convergente realizado com 359 trabalhadores lotados em unidades COVID-19 de sete hospitais. Para a coleta de dados quantitativos foram utilizados um questionário contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais e relacionadas às percepções de repercussões físicas e psicológicas e, para a qualitativa, entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para a análise utilizou-se estatística inferencial e análise temática de conteúdo. Resultados: trabalhadores diurnos, que tinham mais de um vínculo empregatício e trabalhavam mais de 41 horas/semana perceberam as repercussões físicas como mais moderadas/intensas, devido à sobrecarga e déficit de folgas. Enfermeiros e celetistas perceberam as repercussões psicológicas mais moderadas/intensas, atribuindo-as à sobrecarga gerencial e insatisfação trabalhista. Mulheres apresentaram 97% mais chance de perceberem repercussões físicas e três vezes mais chance de perceberem repercussões psicológicas, quando comparadas aos homens, referindo sobrecarga doméstica e familiar. Conclusão: sobrecargas laborais e familiares, intensificadas pelo contexto pandêmico, foram associadas à intensidade com a qual os trabalhadores da enfermagem perceberam repercussões físicas e psicológicas.

Physical and psychological repercussions on Nursing workers' health in COVID-19 units: A mixed-methods research study. / Efectividad de las intervenciones contra la violencia laboral que sufren los profesionales de la salud y de apoyo: metanálisis.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze how Nursing workers in COVID-19 hospital units perceive the physical and psychological repercussions of work on their health, as well as to identify the factors associated with their perceptions. METHOD: a parallel-convergent mixedmethods study conducted with 359 Nursing workers from COVID-19 units in seven hospitals. For the collection of quantitative data, a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and labor variables and related to perceptions of physical and psychological repercussions were used, and for qualitative data, semi-structured interviews were used. For the analysis, inferential statistics and thematic content analysis were used. RESULTS: daytime workers, who had more than one employment contract and worked more than 41 hours/week perceived more moderate/intense physical repercussions, reporting overload and time off deficits. Nurses and CLT workers perceived psychological repercussions more moderately/intensely, mentioning managerial overload and job dissatisfaction. Women were 97% more likely to perceive physical repercussions and three times more likely to perceive psychological repercussions when compared to men, reporting household and family overloads. CONCLUSION: work and family overloads, intensified by the pandemic context, were associated with the intensity with which Nursing workers perceived physical and psychological repercussions.

Working conditions in COVID-19 hospital units: perceptions of nursing workers.

OBJECTIVE: To know the perceptions of nursing workers about their working conditions in COVID-19 hospital units. METHOD: Qualitative, descriptive, multicenter study, carried out in September 2020 and July 2021 with 35 nursing workers from COVID-19 units of seven hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were produced through semi-structured interviews and submitted to thematic content analysis with the support of NVivo software. RESULTS: The participants reported availability of material resources and personal protective equipment, but perceived a lack of human resources, multiprofessional support and extra absorption of tasks, resulting in the intensification of work and culminating in overload. Professional and institutional aspects were also mentioned, such as fragility in professional autonomy, wage lag, payment delays and little institutional appreciation. CONCLUSION: Nursing workers in the COVID-19 units lived with precarious working conditions, worsened by organizational, professional and financial elements.

Pleasure and suffering of nursing in COVID-19 hospital units: between disenchantment and formation of meanings.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the experiences of pleasure and suffering of nursing workers in COVID-19 hospital units. METHODS: a multicenter, qualitative study, developed with 35 nursing workers from COVID-19 units in seven hospitals in southern Brazil. Data were produced through semi-structured interviews, submitted to thematic content analysis with the help of NVivo. RESULTS: experiences of pleasure were linked to gratification, identification with work content, positive results in care, recognition, integration with the team and personal overcoming. Suffering was revealed in daily life of deaths and losses, feelings of helplessness, team conflicts, institutional demands, professional devaluation. Workers reported disenchantment, but also strengthening the meaning of their work, highlighting frontline impacts on their mental health. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: in the dynamics between pleasure and suffering in nursing work in COVID-19 hospital units, elements point to the risk of psychological illness.

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.

Working conditions in COVID-19 hospital units: perceptions of nursing workers / Condiciones laborales en unidades hospitalarias COVID-19: percepciones de los trabajadores de enfermería / Condições de trabalho em unidades hospitalares COVID-19: percepções de trabalhadores de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the perceptions of nursing workers about their working conditions in COVID-19 hospital units. Method: Qualitative, descriptive, multicenter study, carried out in September 2020 and July 2021 with 35 nursing workers from COVID-19 units of seven hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were produced through semi-structured interviews and submitted to thematic content analysis with the support of NVivo software. Results: The participants reported availability of material resources and personal protective equipment, but perceived a lack of human resources, multiprofessional support and extra absorption of tasks, resulting in the intensification of work and culminating in overload. Professional and institutional aspects were also mentioned, such as fragility in professional autonomy, wage lag, payment delays and little institutional appreciation. Conclusion: Nursing workers in the COVID-19 units lived with precarious working conditions, worsened by organizational, professional and financial elements.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Conocer las percepciones de los trabajadores de enfermería sobre sus condiciones de trabajo en unidades hospitalarias COVID-19. Método: Estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, multicéntrico, realizado en septiembre de 2020 y julio de 2021 con 35 trabajadores de enfermería de unidades COVID-19 en siete hospitales de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los datos fueron producidos a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas y sometidos al análisis de contenido temático con la ayuda del software NVivo. Resultados: Los participantes mencionaron la disponibilidad de recursos materiales y equipos de protección personal, pero percibieron falta de recursos humanos, apoyo multidisciplinario y absorción extra de tareas, lo que resultó en la intensificación del trabajo y culminó en la sobrecarga. También se mencionaron aspectos profesionales e institucionales, como fragilidad en la autonomía profesional, brecha salarial, retrasos en los pagos y poca valorización institucional. Conclusión: Los trabajadores de enfermería de las unidades COVID-19 vivían con la precariedad de las condiciones de trabajo, agravada por elementos organizativos, profesionales y económicos.

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer as percepções de trabalhadores de enfermagem acerca de suas condições de trabalho em unidades hospitalares COVID-19. Método: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, multicêntrico, realizado setembro de 2020 e julho de 2021 com 35 trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades COVID-19 de sete hospitais do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os dados foram produzidos por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo com auxílio do software NVivo. Resultados: Os participantes referiram disponibilidade de recursos materiais e equipamentos de proteção individual, mas percebiam carências de recursos humanos, de suporte multiprofissional e absorção extra de tarefas, resultando na intensificação do trabalho e culminando em sobrecarga. Aspectos profissionais e institucionais também foram referidos, como fragilidade na autonomia profissional, defasagem salarial, atrasos nos pagamentos e pouca valorização institucional. Conclusão: Os trabalhadores de enfermagem das unidades COVID-19 conviveram com a precarização das condições de trabalho, agravadas por elementos organizacionais, profissionais e financeiros.

Pleasure and suffering of nursing in COVID-19 hospital units: between disenchantment and formation of meanings / Placer y sufrimiento de enfermería en unidades hospitalarias COVID-19: entre el desencanto y la formación de sentidos / Prazer e sofrimento de enfermagem em unidades hospitalares COVID-19: entre desencantos e formação de sentidos

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the experiences of pleasure and suffering of nursing workers in COVID-19 hospital units. Methods: a multicenter, qualitative study, developed with 35 nursing workers from COVID-19 units in seven hospitals in southern Brazil. Data were produced through semi-structured interviews, submitted to thematic content analysis with the help of NVivo. Results: experiences of pleasure were linked to gratification, identification with work content, positive results in care, recognition, integration with the team and personal overcoming. Suffering was revealed in daily life of deaths and losses, feelings of helplessness, team conflicts, institutional demands, professional devaluation. Workers reported disenchantment, but also strengthening the meaning of their work, highlighting frontline impacts on their mental health. Final considerations: in the dynamics between pleasure and suffering in nursing work in COVID-19 hospital units, elements point to the risk of psychological illness.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las experiencias de placer y sufrimiento de trabajadores de enfermería en unidades hospitalarias COVID-19. Métodos: estudio multicéntrico, cualitativo, desarrollado con 35 trabajadores de enfermería de unidades COVID-19 de siete hospitales del sur de Brasil. Los datos fueron producidos a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, sometidas al análisis de contenido temático con el auxilio del software NVivo. Resultados: las experiencias de placer se vincularon a la gratificación, identificación con el contenido del trabajo, resultados positivos en el cuidado, reconocimiento, integración con el equipo y superación personal. El sufrimiento se reveló en el cotidiano de muertes y pérdidas, sentimientos de impotencia, conflictos de equipo, exigencias institucionales, desvalorización profesional. Los trabajadores informaron desencanto, pero también fortalecieron el significado de su trabajo, destacando los impactos de primera línea en su salud mental. Consideraciones finales: en la dinámica entre placer y sufrimiento en el trabajo de enfermería en unidades hospitalarias COVID-19, elementos apuntan para el riesgo de enfermedad psíquica.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as vivências de prazer e sofrimento de trabalhadores de enfermagem em unidades hospitalares COVID-19. Métodos: estudo multicêntrico, qualitativo, desenvolvido com 35 trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades COVID-19 de sete hospitais do Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram produzidos por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo com auxílio do software NVivo. Resultados: vivências de prazer estavam vinculadas à gratificação, identificação com o conteúdo do trabalho, resultados positivos na assistência, reconhecimento, integração com a equipe e superações pessoais. O sofrimento se relevou no cotidiano de mortes e perdas, sentimento de impotência, conflitos na equipe, cobranças institucionais, desvalorização profissional. Os trabalhadores relataram desencantos, mas também fortalecimento dos sentidos do seu trabalho, ressaltando impactos da linha de frente em sua saúde mental. Considerações finais: na dinâmica entre prazer e sofrimento no trabalho de enfermagem em unidades hospitalares COVID-19, elementos sinalizam para o risco de adoecimento psíquico.

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.

Common mental disorders and associated factors in nursing workers in COVID-19 units.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the interfaces between mental illness, based on common mental disorder screening, and sociodemographic, health and life habits aspects of nursing workers at COVID-19 units. METHOD: A mixed methods study, carried out with 327 nursing workers from COVID-19 units of seven public and philanthropic, medium and large hospitals in Brazil. The collection included a socio-employment, health and lifestyle questionnaire, the Self-Reporting Questionnaire, and interviews. chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied to quantitative data and thematic content analysis, with the help of NVivo in the qualitative ones. RESULTS: Common mental disorders were screened in 35.5% of the sample and were associated with female sex (p = 0.004), age up to 40 years (p = 0.003), nurse (p = 0.014), reporting previous illness (p = 0.003), using psychoactive drugs (p < 0.001), medication that was not used before the pandemic (p < 0.001) and reporting poor sleep/eating quality (p < 0.001). The impacts of the pandemic on social and family life presented interfaces with mental illness. CONCLUSION: The presence of psychological illness is suggested, possibly associated with the repercussions of the pandemic on work and personal life.

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.

Common mental disorders and associated factors in nursing workers in COVID-19 units / Trastornos mentales comunes y factores asociados en trabajadores de enfermería en unidades de COVID-19 / Transtornos mentais comuns e fatores associados em trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the interfaces between mental illness, based on common mental disorder screening, and sociodemographic, health and life habits aspects of nursing workers at COVID-19 units. Method: A mixed methods study, carried out with 327 nursing workers from COVID-19 units of seven public and philanthropic, medium and large hospitals in Brazil. The collection included a socio-employment, health and lifestyle questionnaire, the Self-Reporting Questionnaire, and interviews. chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied to quantitative data and thematic content analysis, with the help of NVivo in the qualitative ones. Results: Common mental disorders were screened in 35.5% of the sample and were associated with female sex (p = 0.004), age up to 40 years (p = 0.003), nurse (p = 0.014), reporting previous illness (p = 0.003), using psychoactive drugs (p < 0.001), medication that was not used before the pandemic (p < 0.001) and reporting poor sleep/eating quality (p < 0.001). The impacts of the pandemic on social and family life presented interfaces with mental illness. Conclusion: The presence of psychological illness is suggested, possibly associated with the repercussions of the pandemic on work and personal life.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar las interfaces entre la enfermedad mental, a partir del tamizaje de los trastornos mentales comunes, y aspectos sociodemográficos, de salud y de hábitos de vida de trabajadores de enfermería en unidades de COVID-19. Método: Estudio de métodos mixtos, realizado con 327 trabajadores de enfermería de unidades COVID-19 de siete hospitales públicos y filantrópicos, medianos y grandes de Brasil. La recogida incluyó un cuestionario sociolaboral, de salud y de estilo de vida, el Self-Reporting Questionnaire y entrevistas. Para los datos cuantitativos y análisis de contenido temático se aplicaron las pruebas Chi-Cuadrado y Exacto de Fisher, con la ayuda del software NVivo en los cualitativos. Resultados: Los trastornos mentales comunes fueron tamizados en el 35,5% de la muestra y se asociaron al sexo femenino (p = 0,004), edad hasta 40 años (p = 0,003), enfermero (p = 0,014), relatar enfermedad previa (p = 0,003), usar psicofármacos (p < 0,001), medicación que no se usaba antes de la pandemia (p < 0,001) y referir mala calidad del sueño/alimentación (p < 0,001). Los impactos de la pandemia en la vida social y familiar presentaron interfaces con la enfermedad mental. Conclusión: Se sugiere la presencia de enfermedad psíquica, posiblemente asociada a las repercusiones de la pandemia en la vida laboral y personal.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar as interfaces entre o adoecimento mental, a partir do rastreamento de transtornos mentais comuns, e aspectos sociodemográficos, de saúde e hábitos de vida de trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades COVID-19. Método: Estudo de métodos mistos, realizado com 327 trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades COVID-19 de sete hospitais do Brasil, públicos e filantrópicos, de médio e grande porte. A coleta incluiu um questionário sociolaboral, de saúde e hábitos de vida, o Self-Reporting Questionnaire, e entrevistas. Foram aplicados Testes Qui-Quadrado e Exato de Fisher nos dados quantitativos e análise temática de conteúdo, com auxílio do software NVivo nos qualitativos. Resultados: Os transtornos mentais comuns foram rastreados em 35,5% da amostra e se associaram ao sexo feminino (p = 0,004), idade de até 40 anos (p = 0,003), enfermeiro (p = 0,014), relatar doença prévia (p = 0,003), usar psicoativos (p < 0,001), medicamentos que não utilizava antes da pandemia (p < 0,001) e relatar má qualidade do sono/alimentação (p < 0,001). Os impactos da pandemia na vida social e familiar apresentaram interfaces com o adoecimento mental. Conclusão Sugere-se a presença de adoecimento psíquico, possivelmente associado às repercussões da pandemia no trabalho e na vida pessoal.

Sobrecarga de trabalho em unidades hospitalares: percepção de enfermeiros / Work overload in hospital units: perception of nurses

Conhecer a percepção de enfermeiros sobre a sobrecarga de trabalho em unidades hospitalares. Pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, exploratória-descritiva, realizada em um hospital de ensino no Rio Grande do Sul. Participaram enfermeiros atuantes em serviços de internação clínica e cirúrgica. A coleta dos dados ocorreu por meio da observação sistemática não participante e entrevista semiestruturada. Para a análise dos dados foi utilizada a técnica de análise do conteúdo temática. Participaram 12 enfermeiros. Das categorias emergiram relatos de materiais de insumo de baixa qualidade, interrupções no desenvolvimento do trabalho, consequências decorrentes da sobrecarga para a saúde dos profissionais e estratégias de enfrentamento a respeito da mesma. É imprescindível o planejamento de ações que busquem minimizar a sobrecarga de trabalho e, assim, preservar e promover a saúde dos enfermeiros, na perspectiva da valorização e apoio, possibilitando a oferta de uma assistência integral e de qualidade.

Nurses' perceptions on work overload in hospital units are analyzed. Current qualitative, exploratory-descriptive research was conducted in a university hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with the participation of nurses in clinical and surgical hospitalization services. Data were collected through systematic non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews. For data analysis, the thematic content analysis technique was used. Twelve nurses participated. Categories revealed reports on low quality materials, interruptions in work development, consequences resulting from work overload on the health of professionals and their coping strategies. It is important to plan actions that minimize work overload and, thus, preserve and promote nurses health, from the perspective of valorization and support, enabling the provision of comprehensive and quality care.

Communication in health and inter-professional collaboration in the care for children with chronic conditions.

OBJECTIVE: to understand how health communication in the care of children with chronic conditions interferes with inter-professional collaboration. METHOD: a multicentric qualitative research. Data collection, carried out through interviews and observation, occurred from October 2017 to February 2018. For data organization, the NVivo software, version 12, was used. These data were analyzed from a dialectical perspective. RESULTS: a total of 79 professionals were interviewed, including physicians and nurses in the Family Health Strategy. Essential markers for inter-professionality stand out, such as multi-institutional communication; the historical and political context of the municipalities; the bond between staff and families with children with chronic conditions; and active and purposeful communication. CONCLUSION: inter-professional collaboration is strengthened when the therapeutic plan of the child with a chronic condition is coordinated by the Family Health Strategy, plus the intention of communicating with the secondary sector. It is considered that the research included important issues, contributing to planning the work process in the Family Health Strategy.

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.

Communication in health and inter-professional collaboration in the care for children with chronic conditions / Comunicación de salud y colaboración interprofesional en la atención de niños con afecciones crónicas / Comunicação em saúde e colaboração interprofissional na atenção a crianças com condições crônicas

Objective: to understand how health communication in the care of children with chronic conditions interferes with inter-professional collaboration. Method: a multicentric qualitative research. Data collection, carried out through interviews and observation, occurred from October 2017 to February 2018. For data organization, the NVivo software, version 12, was used. These data were analyzed from a dialectical perspective. Results: a total of 79 professionals were interviewed, including physicians and nurses in the Family Health Strategy. Essential markers for inter-professionality stand out, such as multi-institutional communication; the historical and political context of the municipalities; the bond between staff and families with children with chronic conditions; and active and purposeful communication. Conclusion: inter-professional collaboration is strengthened when the therapeutic plan of the child with a chronic condition is coordinated by the Family Health Strategy, plus the intention of communicating with the secondary sector. It is considered that the research included important issues, contributing to planning the work process in the Family Health Strategy.

Objetivo: comprender cómo la comunicación sanitaria en el cuidado de niños con afecciones crónicas interfiere en la colaboración interprofesional. Método: investigación multicéntrica, cualitativa. La recopilación de datos, realizada a través de entrevistas y observaciones, se llevó a cabo entre octubre de 2017 y febrero de 2018. En la organización de los datos, se utilizó el software NVivo versión 12. Los datos fueron analizados desde una perspectiva dialéctica. Resultados: fueron entrevistados 79 profesionales, incluidos médicos y enfermeros del programa Estrategia de Salud de la Familia. Se destacan marcadores esenciales para la interprofesionalidad, como la comunicación multiinstitucional; el contexto histórico y político de los municipios; el vínculo entre el equipo de profesionales y las familias con niños con afecciones crónicas y la comunicación activa y resolutiva. Conclusión: la colaboración interprofesional se fortalece cuando se coordina el plan terapéutico para niños con enfermedades crónicas a través del programa Estrategia de Salud de la Familia, y se verifica la intención de establecer comunicación con el sector secundario. Se considera que la investigación integró temas importantes y contribuyó a la planificación del proceso de trabajo en el programa Estrategia de Salud de la Familia.

Objetivo: compreender como a comunicação em saúde na atenção de crianças com condições crônicas interfere na colaboração interprofissional. Método: pesquisa multicêntrica, qualitativa. A coleta de dados, realizada por meio de entrevista e observação, ocorreu de outubro de 2017 a fevereiro de 2018. Para a organização dos dados, utilizou-se o software NVivo versão 12. Esses dados foram analisados pela perspectiva dialética. Resultados: foram entrevistados 79 profissionais, entre médicos e enfermeiros na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Destacam-se marcadores essenciais para a interprofissionalidade, como a comunicação plurinstitucional; o contexto histórico e político dos municípios; o vínculo entre equipe e famílias com crianças com condições crônicas e a comunicação ativa e propositiva. Conclusão: a colaboração interprofissional é fortalecida quando o plano terapêutico da criança com condição crônica é coordenado pela Saúde da Família, acrescida da intencionalidade de comunicação com o setor secundário. Considera-se que a pesquisa integrou importantes temas, contribuindo para o planejamento do processo de trabalho na Estratégia Saúde da Família.

Prevalência de danos neurológicos graves e perfil clínico de pacientes em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva / Prevalence of severe neurological damage and clinical profile of patients in Intensive Care Unit / Prevalencia de daños neurológicos graves y perfil clínico de los pacientes en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos

Objetivo: identificar os danos neurológicos prevalentes em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e a relação destes com as características sociais e clínicas, os cuidados e o desfecho clínico. Método: estudo transversal com análise de 83 prontuários de pacientes com danos neurológicos e internados no período de 2016 a 2018. Resultados: predomínio do Acidente Vascular Encefálico Hemorrágico (55,4%). O Traumatismo Cranioencefálico acometeu apenas homens (16,9%). A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica foi a principal comorbidade evidenciada (51,8%). A alteração da força muscular foi o principal sinal de dano neurológico grave (36,2%). A analgesia prevaleceu entre os cuidados intensivos dedicados aos pacientes com danos neurológicos graves (95,1%). Predomínio do óbito como desfecho clínico (85,6%). Conclusão: predomina o Acidente Vascular Encefálico Hemorrágico, especialmente em mulheres. A analgesia é o principal cuidado evidenciado, e a taxa de mortalidade foi superior à dos índices encontrados na literatura.

Objective: to identify the prevalent neurological damage in patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and their relationship with social and clinical characteristics, care, and clinical outcome. Method: cross-sectional study with analysis of 83 medical records of patients with neurological damage and hospitalized in the period from 2016 to 2018. Results: predominance of Hemorrhagic Stroke (55.4%). Traumatic Brain Injury affected only men (16.9%). Systemic Arterial Hypertension was the main comorbidity evidenced (51.8%). Altered muscle strength was the main sign of severe neurological damage (36.2%). Analgesia prevailed among intensive care dedicated to patients with severe neurological damage (95.1%). Death as clinical outcome predominated (85.6%). Conclusion: Hemorrhagic stroke predominates, especially in women. Analgesia is the main care evidenced, and the mortality rate was higher than the rates found in the literature.

Objetivo: identificar el daño neurológico prevalente en los pacientes ingresados en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y su relación con las características sociales y clínicas, los cuidados y el resultado clínico. Método: estudio transversal con análisis de 83 historias clínicas de pacientes con daño neurológico e ingresados en el periodo de 2016 a 2018. Resultados: predominio del Ictus Hemorrágico (55,4%). El traumatismo craneoencefálico sólo afectaba a los hombres (16,9%). La hipertensión arterial sistémica fue la principal comorbilidad evidenciada (51,8%). La alteración de la fuerza muscular fue el principal signo de daño neurológico grave (36,2%). La analgesia prevaleció entre los cuidados intensivos dedicados a los pacientes con daño neurológico grave (95,1%). Predominó la muerte como resultado clínico (85,6%). Conclusión: Predomina el ictus hemorrágico, especialmente en las mujeres. La analgesia es el principal cuidado evidenciado, y la tasa de mortalidad fue superior a las tasas encontradas en la literatura.

Riscos ocupacionais no trabalho agrícola e a negociação para a saúde do trabalhador rural' / Riesgos laborales en el trabajo agrícola y la negociación para la salud del trabajador rural / Occupational risks in agricultural work and the negotiation for the health of rural workers

Objetivo: apreender a relação entre riscos ocupacionais no trabalho agrícola e a negociação para a saúde do trabalhador rural. Método: estudo misto concorrente aninhado, combinado por integração (QUAN + QUAL) igualitária. Realizado com 351 agricultores, entre 2014/2015, por meio de formulário e entrevista semiestruturada. Para a análise, utilizou-se a estatística descritiva e inferencial e a classificação hierárquica descendente e a nuvem de palavras. Resultados: na fase QUAN, obteve-se idade média de 50,58 anos e predomínio de sintomas de adoecimento nos sistemas muscular, endócrino e urinário. Na fase QUAL, evidenciou-se que a negociação dos produtos agrícolas amplia a exposição dos trabalhadores a riscos físico, químico e ergonômico. O lucro representa o objetivo e permite o custeio de equipamentos, assistência à saúde e terapêutica medicamentosa, mediante o adoecimento. Conclusão: os riscos ocupacionais estão presentes no trabalho agrícola. A negociação reduz-se ao consumo de serviços e produtos de saúde em presença do adoecimento.

Objective: to understand the relationship between occupational risks in agricultural work and the negotiation for the health of rural workers. Method: mixed nested concurrent study, combined with equal integration (QUAN + QUAL). It was conducted with 351 farmers, between 2014/2015, using a form and semi-structured interview. For the analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics and the descending hierarchical classification, and the word cloud were used. Results: in the QUAN phase, the average age of 50.58 years old was obtained and a predominance of symptoms of illness in the muscular, endocrine, and urinary systems. In the QUAL phase, it became evident that the negotiation of agricultural products increases the exposure of workers to physical, chemical, and ergonomic risks. Profit represents the goal and allows for the cost of equipment, health care, and drug therapy, through illness. Conclusion: occupational risks are present in agricultural work. Negotiation is reduced to the consumption of health services and products in the presence of illness.

Objetivo: comprender la relación entre riesgos laborales en el trabajo agrícola y la negociación para la salud del trabajador rural. Método: estudio mixto concurrente anidado, combinado por integración (QUAN + QUAL) igualitaria. Fue realizado con 351 agricultores, entre 2014/2015, por medio de un formulario y una entrevista semi-estructurada. Para el análisis, se utilizó la estadística descriptiva e inferencial y la clasificación jerárquica descendiente y la nube de palabras. Resultados: en la fase QUAN, se obtuvo una edad media de 50,58 años y predominio de síntomas de enfermedades en los sistemas muscular, endócrino y urinario. En la fase QUAL, se observó que la negociación de los productos agrícolas amplia la exposición de los trabajadores a riesgos físico, químico y ergonómico. El lucro representa el objetivo y permite el costeo de equipamientos, asistencia a la salud y terapéutica medicamentosa, mediante la enfermedad. Conclusión: los riesgos laborales están presentes en el trabajo agrícola. La negociación se reduce al consumo de servicios y productos de salud en la presencia de la enfermedad.

Saúde dos trabalhadores de enfermagem: revisando as estratégias de promoção à saúde / The health of nursing professionals: reviewing health promotion strategies / Salud de los trabajadores de enfermería: revisando las estrategias de promoción a la salud

Objective: The study's purpose has been to further understand the health promotion strategies towards nursing professionals. Methods: It is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, which is composed of 23 articles that answer the following guiding question: What are the health promotion strategies developed for nursing professionals? Results: The findings were gathered into four strategy groups, as follows: Promoting the Work Planning, which are based on regulating the workload and salary relationship; Promoting Knowledge, which are focused on the professional update through the use of technologies; Promoting Physical Activity, aiming to guarantee the access to physical exercise, both intra and extra the work environment; and, Promoting Integrative and Complementary Practices, indicating music therapy, relaxation techniques and yoga, which together with the other ones might contribute to reduce work stress, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular problems. Conclusion: The work planning can be considered the main strategy of health promotion for nursing professionals, since it is associated with the development of the others

Objetivo: Conhecer as estratégias de promoção à saúde para os trabalhadores de enfermagem. Método: Revisão integrativa composta por 23 artigos que respondem a questão norteadora: Quais as estratégias de promoção à saúde, desenvolvidas para os trabalhadores de enfermagem? Aplicou-se uma abordagem qualitativa. Resultados: As estratégias para Promoção da Organização do Trabalho pautam-se na regulação da relação carga de trabalho e salário. As do Conhecimento, na atualização profissional com uso de tecnologias. Já as da Atividade Física, na garantia do acesso ao exercício físico, intra e extra, ambiente de trabalho. As de Promoção de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares indica a musicoterapia, as técnicas de relaxamento e yoga, que em conjunto com as demais, contribuem para reduzir o estresse laboral e problemas musculoesqueléticos e cardiovasculares. Conclusão: A organização do trabalho pode ser considerada a principal estratégia de promoção à saúde para trabalhadores de enfermagem, pois a ela associa-se o desenvolvimento das demais

Objetivo: Conecer las estrategias de promoción a la salud para los trabajadores de enfermería. Método: Revisión integrativa compuesta por 23 artículos que responden a la cuestión orientadora: ¿Cuáles son las estrategias de promoción a la salud, desarrolladas para los trabajadores de enfermería? Se aplicó un enfoque cualitativo. Resultados: Las estrategias para Promoción de la Organización del Trabajo se basan en la regulación de la relación carga de trabajo y salario. Las del Conocimiento, en la actualización profesional con uso de tecnologías. Las de la Actividad Física, en la garantía del acceso al ejercicio físico, intra y extra, ambiente de trabajo. Las de Promoción de Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias indica la musicoterapia, las técnicas de relajación y yoga, que en conjunto con las demás, contribuyen para reducir el estrés laboral y problemas musculoesqueléticos y cardiovasculares. Conclusión: La organización del trabajo puede ser considerada la principal estrategia de promoción a la salud para trabajadores de enfermería, pues a ella se asocia el desarrollo de las demás

Sexuality experiences of hysterectomized women / Experiencias de mujeres histerectomizadas acerca de la sexualidad / Experiências de mulheres histerectomizadas acerca da sexualidade

Abstract Objective: To know the sexuality experiences of hysterectomized women. Method: Qualitative study carried out in Family Health Strategies with 19 hysterectomized women. A semi-structured interview was conducted, combined with the Creativity and Sensitivity Technique called Speaker Map, after approval by the Ethics Committee from January to February 2018. Data were analyzed according to analysis of the thematic content. Results: The participants had different sexuality experiences after the hysterectomy. The procedure was associated with restoration of health, resuming sexual activity, and changes in relationships. It was also related to the onset of dyspareunia and decrease in libido. Conclusion and implications for practice: The changes experienced after surgery led women to build new meanings for sexuality and their relationships. The surgery shows concrete results, such as decreased or increased pain in sexual practice, and subjective results, such as the feeling of freedom and the impact on female identity. These results may contribute to direct educational strategies to approach sexuality with each woman who undergoes hysterectomy.

Resumen Objetivo: Conocer las vivencias de mujeres histerectomizadas acerca de la sexualidad. Método: Estudio cualitativo realizado en Estrategias Salud de la Familia con 19 mujeres histerectomizadas. Se utilizó la entrevista semiestructurada, combinada con la Técnica de Creatividad y Sensibilidad denominada Mapa Hablante, después de la aprobación del Comité de Ética, en el período de enero y febrero de 2018. Los datos fueron analizados según el análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Las mujeres se sintieron diferentes para vivir la sexualidad después de la histerectomía. Este procedimiento se asoció al restablecimiento de la salud, la reanudación de la vida sexual y el cambio en las relaciones. También, estuvo relacionado al surgimiento de dispareunía y a la disminución de la libido. Conclusiones e implicaciones para la práctica: Los cambios vivenciados a partir de la cirugía hicieron que las mujeres construyeran nuevos significados acerca de la sexualidad y sus relaciones. La cirugía se desdobló en cuestiones concretas, como la disminución o aumento del dolor en las relaciones sexuales y, en cuestiones subjetivas como la sensación de libertad y el impacto en la identidad femenina. Estos resultados pueden contribuir para el direccionamiento de estrategias educativas para abordar la sexualidad con cada mujer que vivencia la histerectomía.

Resumo Objetivo: Conhecer as experiências de mulheres histerectomizadas acerca da sexualidade. Método: Estudo qualitativo realizado em unidades da Estratégia Saúde da Família com 19 mulheres histerectomizadas. Utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada, combinada com a Técnica de Criatividade e Sensibilidade denominada Mapa Falante, após a aprovação do Comitê de Ética, no período de janeiro e fevereiro de 2018. Os dados foram analisados segundo análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: As mulheres sentiram-se diferentes para vivenciar a sexualidade após a histerectomia. Este procedimento foi associado ao restabelecimento da saúde, à retomada da vida sexual e à mudança nos relacionamentos. Também esteve relacionado ao surgimento de dispareunia e à diminuição da libido. Conclusão e implicações para a prática: As mudanças vivenciadas a partir da cirurgia fizeram as mulheres construírem novos significados acerca da sexualidade e dos seus relacionamentos. A cirurgia desdobrou-se em questões concretas, como a diminuição ou aumento da dor nas relações sexuais, e em questões subjetivas como a sensação de liberdade e o impacto na identidade feminina. Esses resultados podem contribuir para direcionar estratégias educativas para abordar a sexualidade com cada mulher que vivencia a histerectomia.