Effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress when compared to an activity without self-monitoring. METHOD: a randomized controlled clinical trial, carried out with nursing professionals from a university hospital. The intervention group (n=58) performed cardiovascular biofeedback, and the control (n=57) performed an online puzzle without self-monitoring, totaling nine meetings over three weeks. The outcome was assessed using the Stress Symptoms and Work-Related Stress scales, and the biological marker heart rate variability. The generalized estimating equations method was used. RESULTS: the intervention had no effect on self-reported instruments (p>0.050). However, there was an effect of time (p<0.050) on all heart rate variability indicators, demonstrating changes over the sessions. CONCLUSION: cardiovascular biofeedback showed promising results in the biological marker, suggesting that it can be used in nursing staff as a complementary therapy by promoting better autonomic nervous system regulation.

Burnout em lideranças de enfermagem durante a pandemia da COVID-19 / Burnout in nursing leaderships during the COVID-19 pandemic / Burnout en líderes de enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Objetivo: analisar a relação entre o contexto de trabalho das lideranças de enfermagem na pandemia da COVID-19 e o Burnout. Método: estudo de método misto, com uma amostra quantitativa de 64 líderes de enfermagem, de todos os setores de quatro hospitais gaúchos. A coleta de dados ocorreu de agosto a outubro de 2020, após aprovação do Comitê Nacional de Ética em Pesquisa. Foi realizada a análise inferencial dos dados quantitativos (n=64), aplicados os testes de Mann-Whitney e correlações bivariadas de Spearman, considerando diferenças estatisticamente significativas "p" bicaudal menor que 0,05. Realizaram-se entrevistas qualitativas (n=12) acerca dos impactos da pandemia. Resultados: identificou-se 6,3% de prevalência de Síndrome de Burnout. Houve associação entre os domínios Desgaste Emocional e Despersonalização e as variáveis medo, aumento do consumo de álcool e impacto na saúde (p<0,05). Evidenciaram-se mudanças no contexto laboral, aumento do nível de exigência e da carga de trabalho e impactos na saúde. Conclusão: conclui-se que há associação entre o contexto de trabalho na pandemia e o Burnout. O aumento da sobrecarga de trabalho repercutiu em prejuízos na saúde mental.

Objective: to analyze the relationship between the work context of nursing leaders in the COVID-19 pandemic and Burnout. Method: mixed method study, with a quantitative sample of 64 nursing leaders, from all sectors of four hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul. Data collection carried out from August to October 2020, after approval by the National Research Ethics Committee. Inferential analysis of quantitative data (n=64) was performed, applying Mann-Whitney tests and bivariate Spearman correlations, considering statistically significant two-tailed "p" differences less than 0.05. Qualitative interviews (n=12) were carried out about the impacts of the pandemic. Results: a 6.3% prevalence of Burnout Syndrome was identified. There was an association between the Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization domains and the variables fear, increased alcohol consumption and impact on health (p<0.05). There were changes in the work context, an increase in the level of demand and workload, and impacts on health. Conclusion: it is concluded that there is an association between the work context in the pandemic and Burnout. The increase in work overload had negative effects on mental health.

Objetivo: analizar la relación entre el contexto de trabajo de los líderes de enfermería en la pandemia de COVID-19 y el Burnout. Método: estudio de método mixto, con muestra cuantitativa de 64 líderes de enfermería, de todos los sectores de cuatro hospitales de Rio Grande do Sul. La recolección de datos tuvo lugar de agosto a octubre de 2020, previa aprobación del Comité Nacional de Ética en Investigación. Se realizó el análisis inferencial de datos cuantitativos (n=64), se aplicaron pruebas de Mann-Whitney y correlaciones bivariadas de Spearman, considerando diferencias estadísticamente significativas "p" de dos colas menor a 0,05. Se realizaron entrevistas cualitativas (n=12) sobre los impactos de la pandemia. Resultados: se identificó una prevalencia del Síndrome de Burnout del 6,3%. Hubo asociación entre los dominios Cansancio Emocional y Despersonalización y las variables miedo, aumento del consumo de alcohol e impacto en la salud (p<0,05). Se han producido cambios en el contexto laboral, aumento en el nivel de exigencia y en la carga de trabajo e impactos en la salud. Conclusión: se concluye que existe asociación entre el contexto laboral en la pandemia y el Burnout. El aumento de la sobrecarga de trabajo tuvo efectos negativos sobre la salud mental.

Nursing performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units: Implications for occupational health / Atuação da enfermagem em unidades dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19: implicações na saúde ocupacional / Trabajo de enfermería en unidades dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19: consecuencias para la salud ocupacional

Abstract Objective: to analyze the implications of the pandemic on the Nursing team's occupational health according to its performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units. Method: a multicenter and mixed-methods study, with a sequential explanatory strategy. A total of 845 professionals took part in the first stage, answering an electronic form which contained sociodemographic and work-related variables, as well as about the pandemic and their health, in addition to the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. 19 professionals were interviewed in the second stage. The quantitative data were submitted to statistical analysis and the qualitative ones to thematic content analysis, with integration by connection. Results: the pandemic exerted impacts on the professionals' health, both in the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas. However, composition of the teams presented different characteristics between the areas, as well as the risk perceptions and the work demands. Conclusion: the professionals working in areas COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas are equally affected, although with different work exposure regarding the requirements at work in the COVID-19 units and the fear of contamination in non-COVID-19 units.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar as implicações da pandemia sobre a saúde ocupacional da equipe de enfermagem conforme a atuação em unidades dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19. Método: estudo multicêntrico, de método misto, estratégia explanatória sequencial. Participaram 845 profissionais na primeira etapa, respondendo a um formulário eletrônico contendo variáveis sociodemográficas, laborais, sobre a pandemia e sua saúde e o Self-Reporting Questionnaire. Na segunda etapa, 19 profissionais foram entrevistados. Os dados quantitativos foram submetidos à estatística analítica e os qualitativos à análise temática de conteúdo, sendo integrados por conexão. Resultados: os impactos da pandemia sobre a saúde dos profissionais ocorreram tanto nas áreas dedicadas como nas não dedicadas à COVID-19. Contudo, a composição das equipes apresentou características distintas entre as áreas, bem como as percepções de risco e das exigências no trabalho. Conclusão: os profissionais que atuam em áreas dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19 estão igualmente adoecidos, mas com exposição laboral distinta quanto às exigências no trabalho nas unidades dedicadas e o medo da contaminação nas unidades não dedicadas.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar las consecuencias que tuvo la pandemia en la salud ocupacional de los enfermeros según si se desempeñaban en unidades dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19. Método: estudio multicéntrico, método mixto, estrategia explicativa secuencial. En la primera etapa participaron en total 845 profesionales que respondieron un formulario electrónico que contenía variables sociodemográficas, ocupacionales, sobre la pandemia y la salud y el Self-Reporting Questionnaire. En la segunda etapa, fueron entrevistados 19 profesionales. Los datos cuantitativos fueron sometidos a estadística analítica y los datos cualitativos al análisis de contenido temático, posteriormente, ambos fueron integrados por conexión. Resultados: los impactos de la pandemia en la salud de los profesionales se produjeron tanto en las áreas dedicadas como en las no dedicadas al COVID-19. Sin embargo, la composición de los equipos presentó distintas características entre las áreas, así como también diferentes percepciones de riesgo y exigencias en el trabajo. Conclusión: los profesionales que trabajan en áreas dedicadas y no dedicadas al COVID-19 se enfermaron por igual, pero tuvieron diferente exposición ocupacional debido a las exigencias que presentaba el trabajo en las unidades dedicadas y al miedo al contagio en las unidades no dedicadas.

"We try to save lives and our own lives": nursing work in the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the implications of working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic for Nursing professionals. METHOD: Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted in four hospitals in southern Brazil. A total of 349 records made by nurses and nursing technicians/assistants through an electronic form were selected and submitted to content analysis. Ethical aspects were respected, and the participants consented to the Free and Informed Consent Form. RESULTS: The increase in work demands and exhaustion were evidenced; the lack of hospital institutional support in assisting infected workers and in view of the need for further testing; and the impacts of the devaluation of Nursing, expressed by feelings of vulnerability and lack of recognition. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The pandemic increased the wear and tear of Nursing with a projection of the lack of structure for crises situations. It is suggested to invest in the emotional and managerial resources of health care teams to better cope with similar health crises in the future.

Daily work variability in falls prevention of hospitalized patients: nursing team's perception.

BACKGROUND: The identification of safety incidents and establishment of systematic methodologies in health services to reduce risks and provide quality care was implemented by The World Health Organization. These safety incidents allowed the visualization of a vast panorama, ranging from preventable incidents to adverse events with catastrophic outcomes. In this scenario, the issue of fall(s) is inserted, which, despite being a preventable event, can lead to several consequences for the patient, family, and the healthcare system, being the second cause of death by accidental injury worldwide, this study aims to identify the variability inherent in the daily work in fall prevention, the strategies used by professionals to deal with it and the opportunities for improvement of the management of work-as-imagined. METHOD: A mixed method approach was conducted, through process modeling and semi-structured interviews. The study was conducted in a public university hospital in southern Brazil. Study steps: modeling of the prescribed work, identification of falls, modeling of the daily work, and reflections on the gap between work-as-done and work-as-imagined. Medical records, management reports, notification records, protocols, and care procedures were consulted for modeling the work process, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 Nursing professionals. The study was conducted between March 2019 and December 2020. RESULTS: From July 2018 to July 2019, 447 falls occurred, 2.7% with moderate to severe injury. The variability occurred in the orientation of the companion and the assurance of the accompanied patient's de-ambulation. The professionals identified individual strategies to prevent falls, the importance of multi-professional work, learning with the work team, and the colleague's expertise, as well as suggesting improvements in the physical environment. CONCLUSION: This study addressed the need for fall prevention in the hospital setting as one of the main adverse events that affect patients. Identifying the variability inherent to the work allows professionals to identify opportunities for improvement, understand the risks to which patients are subjected, and develop the perception of fall risk as a way to reduce the gap between work-as-imagined and work-as-done.

Professional quality of life and occupational stress in nursing workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the levels of professional quality of life and the occupational stress in nursing professionals. METHOD: Cross sectional study conducted between April and August 2020, with nursing professionals working in inpatient units for clinical and surgical patients of a large hospital. The Work Stress Scale and the Professional Quality of Life Scale were applied. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 150 professionals, with a mean age of 43 ± 8.89 years, being 84.7% (127) female. The mean of the work stress scale was 1.9 (± 0.71), a moderate level of stress. It was found that compassion satisfaction had a median of 50.3 (9.1 - 64.6), burnout of 48.5 (32.2 - 84.8) and post-traumatic stress disorder of 47.1 (38.6 - 98.3). CONCLUSION: Stress at work and Compassion Fatigue were identified in the sample, especially in secondary-level professionals, demonstrating the need to implement strategies to reduce psycho-emotional harm in these professionals.

Qualidade de vida e satisfação dos familiares de pacientes internados nas unidades de terapia intensiva* / Quality of life and satisfaction of relatives of patients admitted to intensive care units* / Calidad de vida y satisfacción de los familiares de pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos*

RESUMO: Objetivo: avaliar a satisfação dos familiares de pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e sintomas de ansiedade, depressão, estresse pós-traumático e qualidade de vida. Método: estudo longitudinal com familiares de pacientes de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, no sul do Brasil, realizado em dois momentos: após alta do paciente, seguida de três meses, com os instrumentos: FS-ICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. A análise foi realizada no programa Statical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Resultados: 73/100% familiares, sendo 58/79,5% do sexo feminino. A satisfação dos familiares foi de 77,42%. Houve diferença significativa nos sintomas de depressão (p=0,001), estresse pós-traumático (p=0,000) e qualidade de vida, (p=0,007) e "ansiedade e depressão" (p=0,009), quando comparados aos familiares. A ansiedade não apresentou significância (p=0,095). Conclusão: satisfação com os cuidados foi satisfatória. Os que perderam seus entes se mostraram mais deprimidos, estressados e com piores escores de qualidade de vida, contribuindo, assim, para a prática clínica.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the satisfaction of family members of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and quality of life. Method: a longitudinal study with relatives of patients in an Intensive Care Unit in southern Brazil, carried out at two points: after the patient was discharged, followed by three months, using the following instruments: FS-ICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. The analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Results: 73/100% of relatives, 58/79.5% of whom were female. Family member satisfaction was 77.42%. There was a significant difference in symptoms of depression (p=0.001), post-traumatic stress (p=0.000) and quality of life, (p=0.007) and "anxiety and depression" (p=0.009) when compared to family members. Anxiety was not significant (p=0.095). Conclusion: Satisfaction with care was satisfactory. Those who lost their loved ones were more depressed, stressed and had worse quality of life scores, thus contributing to clinical practice.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la satisfacción de los familiares de pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y los síntomas de ansiedad, depresión, estrés postraumático y calidad de vida. Método: estudio longitudinal con familiares de pacientes internados en una Unidad de Terapia Intensiva del sur de Brasil, realizado en dos momentos: después del alta del paciente, seguido por tres meses, utilizando los siguientes instrumentos: FSICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. El análisis se realizó con el programa Statical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Resultados: Resultados: 73/100% de los familiares, de los cuales 58/79,5% eran mujeres. La satisfacción de los familiares fue del 77,42%. Hubo una diferencia significativa en los síntomas de depresión (p=0,001), estrés postraumático (p=0,000) y calidad de vida, (p=0,007) y "ansiedad y depresión" (p=0,009), en comparación con los familiares. La ansiedad no fue significativa (p=0,095). Conclusión: La satisfacción con los cuidados fue satisfactoria. Los que perdieron a sus seres queridos estaban más deprimidos, estresados y tenían peores puntuaciones de calidad de vida, lo que contribuye a la práctica clínica.

Nursing performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units: Implications for occupational health.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the implications of the pandemic on the Nursing team's occupational health according to its performance in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units. METHOD: a multicenter and mixed-methods study, with a sequential explanatory strategy. A total of 845 professionals took part in the first stage, answering an electronic form which contained sociodemographic and work-related variables, as well as about the pandemic and their health, in addition to the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. 19 professionals were interviewed in the second stage. The quantitative data were submitted to statistical analysis and the qualitative ones to thematic content analysis, with integration by connection. RESULTS: the pandemic exerted impacts on the professionals' health, both in the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas. However, composition of the teams presented different characteristics between the areas, as well as the risk perceptions and the work demands. CONCLUSION: the professionals working in areas COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 areas are equally affected, although with different work exposure regarding the requirements at work in the COVID-19 units and the fear of contamination in non-COVID-19 units.

"We try to save lives and our own lives": nursing work in the COVID-19 pandemic / "Intentamos salvar vidas y nuestras propias vidas": el trabajo de la enfermería en la pandemia del COVID-19 / "Tentamos salvar vidas e nossas próprias vidas": o trabalho da enfermagem na pandemia da COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the implications of working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic for Nursing professionals. Method: Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted in four hospitals in southern Brazil. A total of 349 records made by nurses and nursing technicians/assistants through an electronic form were selected and submitted to content analysis. Ethical aspects were respected, and the participants consented to the Free and Informed Consent Form. Results: The increase in work demands and exhaustion were evidenced; the lack of hospital institutional support in assisting infected workers and in view of the need for further testing; and the impacts of the devaluation of Nursing, expressed by feelings of vulnerability and lack of recognition. Final considerations: The pandemic increased the wear and tear of Nursing with a projection of the lack of structure for crises situations. It is suggested to invest in the emotional and managerial resources of health care teams to better cope with similar health crises in the future.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comprender las implicaciones de las condiciones de trabajo durante la pandemia de COVID-19 para los profesionales de Enfermería. Método: Estudio cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo realizado en cuatro hospitales del sur de Brasil. Se seleccionaron y sometieron a análisis de contenido un total de 349 registros realizados por los trabajadores a través de un formulario electrónico. Se respetaron los aspectos éticos y los participantes accedieron al Término de Consentimiento Libre e Informado. Resultados: Se evidenció el aumento de las exigencias laborales y el agotamiento; la falta de hospital apoyo institucional para ayudar a los trabajadores infectados y en vista de la necesidad de realizar más pruebas; y los impactos de la desvalorización de la Enfermería, expresados por sentimientos de vulnerabilidad y falta de reconocimiento. Consideraciones finales: La pandemia aumentó el desgaste de Enfermería con proyección de falta de estructura para situaciones de crisis. Es necesario adoptar medidas de apoyo a la salud de los profesionales con miras a prevenir lesiones y valorar a los trabajadores frente a la pandemia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender as implicações das condições de trabalho durante a pandemia da COVID-19 para os profissionais de Enfermagem. Método: Estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado em quatro hospitais no sul do Brasil. Foram selecionados 349 registros efetuados por enfermeiros e técnicos/auxiliares de enfermagem em formulário eletrônico, submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Os participantes consentiram com o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Resultados: Foi evidenciado o aumento das demandas de trabalho e da exaustão; a falta de apoio da instituição hospitalar na assistência aos trabalhadores infectados e diante da necessidade de maior testagem; e os impactos da desvalorização da Enfermagem, expressos pelos sentimentos de vulnerabilidade e falta de reconhecimento. Considerações finais: A pandemia incrementou o desgaste da Enfermagem com projeção da falta de preparo para situações de crise. Sugere-se investir na formação de recursos emocionais e gerenciais das equipes para o enfrentamento das adversidades considerando novas situações sanitárias similares.

Effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress: a randomized controlled clinical trial / Efecto del biofeedback cardiovascular sobre el estrés del personal de enfermería: un ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado / Efeito do biofeedback cardiovascular no estresse da equipe de enfermagem: ensaio clínico controlado aleatório

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress when compared to an activity without self-monitoring. Method: a randomized controlled clinical trial, carried out with nursing professionals from a university hospital. The intervention group (n=58) performed cardiovascular biofeedback, and the control (n=57) performed an online puzzle without self-monitoring, totaling nine meetings over three weeks. The outcome was assessed using the Stress Symptoms and Work-Related Stress scales, and the biological marker heart rate variability. The generalized estimating equations method was used. Results: the intervention had no effect on self-reported instruments (p>0.050). However, there was an effect of time (p<0.050) on all heart rate variability indicators, demonstrating changes over the sessions. Conclusion: cardiovascular biofeedback showed promising results in the biological marker, suggesting that it can be used in nursing staff as a complementary therapy by promoting better autonomic nervous system regulation.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el efecto del biofeedback cardiovascular sobre el estrés del equipo de enfermería cuando se compara con una actividad sin autocontrol. Método: ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado, realizado con profesionales de enfermería de un hospital universitario. El grupo de intervención (n=58) realizó biorretroalimentación cardiovascular, y el control (n=57) realizó un rompecabezas en línea sin autocontrol, totalizando nueve reuniones durante tres semanas. El resultado se evaluó mediante las escalas Síntomas de Estrés y Estrés en el Trabajo, y el marcador biológico de variabilidad de la frecuencia cardiaca. Se analizó utilizando el método Generalizado de Ecuaciones de Estimación. Resultados: la intervención no tuvo efecto en los instrumentos autoinformados (p>0,050). Sin embargo, hubo un efecto del tiempo (p<0,050) en todos los indicadores de variabilidad de la frecuencia cardíaca, demostrando cambios a lo largo de las sesiones. Conclusión: el biofeedback cardiovascular mostró resultados promisorios en el marcador biológico, sugiriendo que puede ser utilizado en el equipo de enfermería como terapia complementaria al promover una mejor regulación del Sistema Nervioso Autonómico.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o efeito do biofeedback cardiovascular no estresse da equipe de enfermagem quando comparado a uma atividade sem automonitoramento. Método: ensaio clínico controlado aleatório, realizado com profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital universitário. O grupo intervenção (n=58) realizou biofeedback cardiovascular, e o controle (n=57) fez um quebra-cabeça online sem automonitoramento, totalizando nove encontros durante três semanas. O desfecho foi avaliado pelas escalas Sintomas de Estresse e Estresse no Trabalho, e pelo marcador biológico variabilidade da frequência cardíaca. Utilizou-se com o método Equações de Estimativas Generalizadas. Resultados: a intervenção não apresentou efeito nos instrumentos autorreferidos (p>0,050). Entretanto, houve efeito de tempo (p<0,050) em todos os indicadores da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca, demonstrando modificação ao longo das sessões. Conclusão: o biofeedback cardiovascular apresentou resultados promissores no marcador biológico, sugerindo que poderá ser utilizado na equipe de enfermagem como terapia complementar por promover melhor regulação do Sistema Nervoso Autônomo.

Professional quality of life and occupational stress in nursing workers during the COVID-19 pandemic / Calidad de vida profesional y estrés ocupacional en trabajadores de enfermería durante la pandemia del COVID-19 / Qualidade de vida profissional e estresse ocupacional em trabalhadores de enfermagem durante pandemia por COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the levels of professional quality of life and the occupational stress in nursing professionals. Method: Cross sectional study conducted between April and August 2020, with nursing professionals working in inpatient units for clinical and surgical patients of a large hospital. The Work Stress Scale and the Professional Quality of Life Scale were applied. Results: The sample consisted of 150 professionals, with a mean age of 43 ± 8.89 years, being 84.7% (127) female. The mean of the work stress scale was 1.9 (± 0.71), a moderate level of stress. It was found that compassion satisfaction had a median of 50.3 (9.1 - 64.6), burnout of 48.5 (32.2 - 84.8) and post-traumatic stress disorder of 47.1 (38.6 - 98.3). Conclusion: Stress at work and Compassion Fatigue were identified in the sample, especially in secondary-level professionals, demonstrating the need to implement strategies to reduce psycho-emotional harm in these professionals.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar los niveles de calidad de vida profesional y estrés laboral en los profesionales de enfermería. Método: Estudio transversal realizado entre abril y agosto de 2020, con profesionales de enfermería que laboran en unidades de internación para pacientes clínicos y quirúrgicos de un gran hospital. Se aplicó la Escala de Estrés Laboral y la Escala de Calidad de Vida Profesional. Resultados: La muestra estuvo formada por 150 profesionales, con una edad media de 43 ± 8,89 años, siendo el 84,7% (127) mujeres. El promedio de la escala de estrés en el trabajo fue de 1,9 (± 0,71), un nivel de estrés moderado. Se encontró que la satisfacción a través de la compasión tuvo una mediana de 50,3 (9,1 - 64,6), el agotamiento de 48,5 (32,2 - 84,8) y el trastorno de estrés postraumático de 47,1 (38,6 - 98,3). Conclusión: En la muestra se identificaron estrés en el trabajo y fatiga por compasión, especialmente en profesionales de nivel medio, lo que demuestra la necesidad de implementar estrategias para reducir el daño psicoemocional en estos profesionales.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar os níveis de qualidade de vida profissional e o estresse ocupacional em profissionais da enfermagem. Método: Estudo transversal realizado entre abril e agosto de 2020, com profissionais da enfermagem atuantes em unidades de internação para pacientes clínicos e cirúrgicos de um hospital de grande porte. Os instrumentos utilizados foram a Escala de Estresse no Trabalho e Escala de Qualidade de Vida Profissional. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída por 150 profissionais, com média de idade de 43 ± 8,89 anos, sendo 84,7% (127) do sexo feminino. A média da escala de estresse no trabalho foi 1,9 (± 0,71), nível moderado de estresse. Verificou-se que satisfação por compaixão apresentou mediana de 50,3 (9,1 - 64,6), burnout de 48,5 (32,2 - 84,8) e estresse pós-traumático de 47,1 (38,6 - 98,3). Conclusão: Identificou-se estresse no trabalho e Fadiga por Compaixão na amostra, principalmente nos profissionais de nível médio, demonstrando a necessidade de implementar estratégias para a redução do dano psicoemocional nestes profissionais.

Implicações da atuação da enfermagem no enfrentamento da COVID-19: exaustão emocional e estratégias utilizadas / Implicaciones del trabajo de enfermería en la lucha contra el COVID-19: agotamiento emocional y estrategias utilizadas / Implications of nursing performance in coping with COVID-19: emotional exhaustion and strategies used

Resumo Objetivo analisar as implicações autopercebidas e as estratégias utilizadas por trabalhadores de enfermagem de unidades dedicadas e não dedicadas à COVID-19 acerca da atuação profissional no enfrentamento da pandemia. Método estudo multicêntrico, descritivo-exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido em quatro hospitais do sul do Brasil, entre janeiro e maio de 2021. Foram entrevistados 19 trabalhadores da equipe de enfermagem, sendo 10 lotados em unidades dedicadas à COVID-19 e 9 em unidades não dedicadas. Fez-se análise de conteúdo do tipo temática. Resultados emergiram duas categorias: (1) Exaustão emocional e seu impacto no trabalho, devido à gravidade dos pacientes e ao elevado número de óbitos nas unidades dedicadas e às mudanças organizacionais e à sobrecarga de trabalho nas não dedicadas; e (2) Estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas, semelhantes nas unidades quanto ao autocuidado, lazer, atividade física e espiritualidade, mas diferente quanto a realização profissional, presente nas unidades dedicadas à COVID-19. Conclusão e Implicações para a Prática a pandemia incrementou a exaustão dos trabalhadores da enfermagem que utilizaram estratégias atenuantes, com destaque para a diferença na compreensão da origem da exaustão e na realização com o trabalho sentido pelos trabalhadores das unidades dedicadas. Evidencia a necessidade de acompanhamento à saúde dos trabalhadores de enfermagem atuantes na pandemia.

Resumen Objetivo analizar las implicancias autopercibidas y las estrategias que utilizan los trabajadores de Enfermería de unidades dedicadas y no dedicadas a COVID-19 en la actuación profesional para enfrentar la pandemia. Método estudio multicéntrico y descriptivo-exploratorio con enfoque cualitativo, desarrollado en cuatro hospitales del sur de Brasil entre enero y mayo de 2021. Se entrevistó a 19 trabajadores del equipo de Enfermería, 10 de los cuales fueron asignados a unidades dedicadas a COVID-19 y 9 a unidades no dedicadas. Se realizó análisis de contenido temático. Resultados surgieron dos categorías: (1) Agotamiento emocional y su impacto en el trabajo, debido a la gravedad de los pacientes y a la alta cantidad de muertes en unidades dedicadas y a los cambios organizacionales y a la sobrecarga de trabajo en unidades no dedicadas; y (2) Estrategias de afrontamiento utilizadas, similares en las unidades en cuanto a autocuidado, ocio, actividad física y espiritualidad, pero diferentes en cuanto a la realización profesional, presentes en las unidades dedicadas a COVID-19. Conclusión e implicancias para la práctica la pandemia aumentó el agotamiento de los trabajadores de Enfermería que utilizaron estrategias para atenuarlo; se destaca la diferencia que hay en la comprensión del origen del agotamiento y en la realización que sienten los trabajadores de las unidades dedicadas con su trabajo. Cabe destacar que es necesario monitorear la salud de los trabajadores de Enfermería que actúan en la pandemia.

Abstract Objective to analyze the self-perceived implications and strategies used by Nursing workers from COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 units regarding professional performance in coping with the pandemic. Method a multicenter and descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach, developed at four hospitals in southern Brazil between January and May 2021. 19 workers from the Nursing team were interviewed, 10 of which were assigned to COVID-19 units and 9 to non-COVID-19 units. Thematic content analysis was performed. Results two categories emerged: (1) Emotional exhaustion and its impact on work, due to severity of the patients and high number of deaths in COVID-19 units and organizational changes and work overload in non-COVID units; and (2) Coping strategies used, similar in the units in terms of self-care, leisure, physical activity and spirituality, but different in terms of professional fulfillment, present in the COVID-19 units. Conclusion and implications for the practice The pandemic increased exhaustion in the Nursing workers who used mitigating strategies, highlighting the difference in understanding the cause of exhaustion and in carrying out the work felt by workers in COVID-19 units. The need to monitor the health of Nursing workers that were active during the pandemic is highlighted.

Satisfaction and self-confidence of nursing students as participants and observers in realistic simulations.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the satisfaction and self-confidence of Nursing students regarding the learning process, in the roles of participants and observers, in realistic simulation scenarios. METHOD: Observational study with 44 nursing college students in the south of Brazil. Data collection occurred from September to November 2018, through the application of the Learning Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale to realistic simulation scenarios. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and generalized estimating equations complemented by Bonferroni. RESULTS: The level of satisfaction was 4.78 (±0.35) and self-confidence in learning was 4.46 (±0.39). Students in the 8th and 9th semesters had the highest means of self-confidence factor (p<0.001) when compared to the others. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that there was no statistically significant difference in the satisfaction and self-confidence in learning of nursing students with different roles in the simulation scenario.

Falls Suffered by Hospitalized Adult Patients: Support to the Nursing Team as the Second Victim / Caidas de pacientes adultos hospitalizados: soporte al equipo de enfermería como segunda víctima / Quedas de pacientes adultos hospitalizados: suporte à equipe de enfermagem como segunda vítima

Abstract Objective: To describe the support received by the second victim in falls suffered by hospitalized adult patients from the nursing team's perspective. Materials and Methods: This is an exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted in a large general hospital in the southern region of Brazil. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 21 nursing professionals (seven nurses and fourteen nursing technicians) selected by random sampling, who worked in the inpatient units where falls occurred with a level of harm ranging from moderate to severe during March and May of 2020. The data were submitted to content analysis from July to August of the same year. Results: On the one hand, from the nursing team's perspective, support for the second victim was considered incipient by the hospital institution. On the other, participants highlighted the support received by their families and peers in the work environment. The study followed the guidelines of the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) . Conclusions: An institutional flow of support for the second victim needs to be formalized to mitigate the repercussions on staff.

Resumen Objetivo: describir el soporte recibido por la segunda víctima en las caídas de pacientes adultos hospitalizados desde la perspectiva del equipo de enfermería. Materiales y método: estudio exploratorio y descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, realizado en hospital general de gran tamaño en la región sur de Brasil. Se realizó la recolección de dados por medio de entrevista semiestructurada con 21 trabajadores de enfermería (siete enfermeros y 14 técnicos de enfermería) seleccionados por muestra aleatoria y que trabajaban en las unidades de hospitalización en que ocurrieron caídas con grado de daño comprendido de moderado a grave, de marzo a mayo de 2020. Se sometieron los datos al análisis de contenido, de julio a agosto de dicho año. Resultados: por una parte, desde la percepción del equipo de enfermería, el soporte a la segunda víctima se consideró incipiente por la institución hospitalaria. Por otra, los participantes destacan el apoyo recibido por sus familiares y pares en el entorno laboral. El estudio siguió las directrices del Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (Coreq). Conclusiones: hay necesidad de formalizar un flujo institucional de soporte a la segunda víctima con el fin de mitigar las implicaciones a los trabajadores.

Resumo Objetivo: descrever o suporte recebido pela segunda vítima nas quedas de pacientes adultos hospitalizados sob a perspectiva da equipe de enfermagem. Materiais e método: estudo exploratório e descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado em hospital geral de grande porte na região sul do Brasil. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com 21 trabalhadores de enfermagem (sete enfermeiros e 14 técnicos de enfermagem) selecionados por amostragem aleatória e que trabalhavam nas unidades de internação em que aconteceram quedas com grau de dano compreendido de moderado a grave, de março a maio de 2020. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo, de julho a agosto do mesmo ano. Resultados: por um lado, na percepção da equipe de enfermagem, o suporte à segunda vítima foi considerado incipiente pela instituição hospitalar. Por outro, os participantes destacam o apoio recebido pelos seus familiares e por pares no ambiente de trabalho. O estudo seguiu as diretrizes do Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (Coreq). Conclusões: há necessidade de formalizar um fluxo institucional de suporte à segunda vítima a fim de mitigar as repercussões sobre os trabalhadores.

Resilience and the reduction of occupational stress in Nursing.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the association between resilience and occupational stress of Nursing professionals from a general hospital. METHOD: an observational, cross-sectional study involving 321 Nursing professionals. The data collected were: socio-demographic and labour variables, stress and resilience, analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: 54.5% of the participants presented moderate resilience and 36.4%, high; 73.5% were at risk of exposure to occupational stress; the relationship between psychological demands and professional category (p=0.009), between control over work and age (p=0.04), professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.009), being a specialist (p=0.006) and between social support and professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.03), daily working hours (p=0.03), being a specialist (p<0.001) were verified. There was an association between resilience Factor I - resolutions of actions and values and control over work (p=0.04) and social support (p=0.002). CONCLUSION: the Nursing professionals of a general hospital have moderate to high resilience which, associated with high control over their work and high social support, may contribute to the reduction of exposure to occupational stress.

Modeling of adult patient falls and the repercussions to Nursing as a second victim. / Modelagem de quedas de pacientes adultos e as repercussões à Enfermagem como segunda vítima.

OBJECTIVE: analyze the falls of adult hospitalized patients and their repercussions on the Nursing worker as the second victim. METHOD: an exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study conducted in two stages - identification of falls with moderate to severe damage and the modeling of falls using the software Functional Resonance Analysis Method; and analysis of the repercussions on the worker as the second victim by means of semi-structured interviews submitted to Content Analysis, with 21 Nursing workers. RESULTS: a total of 447 falls of adult patients were identified, 12 of which with moderate to severe damage, occurred in the absence of the companion, while using sleep inducing, hypotensive or muscle strength altering medications. The modeling identified 22 functions related to the Standard Operating Procedure, to the fall prevention protocol and to the post-event actions. Of these, eight presented variability in their execution. In the second step, the categories "The complexity of care to prevent falls" and "Feelings of the second victim" emerged. CONCLUSION: falls are complex phenomena and prevention requires involvement of the patient, family and multi-professional team. The professionals involved are second victims and experience feelings of guilt, fear, anguish and helplessness. This study can contribute to the multi-professional spirit and to the early approach to second victims.

Factors associated with the quality of life of multi-professional health residentes.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze factors associated with the quality of life of multi-professional health residents. METHODS: cross-sectional and analytical design, carried out with 94 residents who answered a questionnaire containing general data, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Self Reporting Questionnaire, and the World Health Quality of Life. Data was submitted to multiple linear regression, considering p < 0.05. RESULTS: minor mental disorders increased, respectively, by 0.31, 0.64 and 0.35 in the Physical, Psychological and General domains of quality of life. Emotional exhaustion had an inverse influence of 0.28 on the Physical and Environment domains. Satisfaction with residence increased the overall quality of life outcome by 0.20; Living alone, at 0.02 the Psychological domain; and Race/color, at 0.19 the Environment domain. CONCLUSIONS: there is a relationship between emotional exhaustion of the burnout, minor psychic disorders and the quality of life of multi-professional residents.

Burnout and resilience in intensive care Nursing professionals in the face of COVID-19: A multicenter study. / Burnout e resiliência em profissionais de enfermagem de terapia intensiva frente à COVID-19: estudo multicêntrico.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the relationship between the Burnout dimensions and the work resilience of intensive care Nursing professionals in the COVID-19 pandemic in four hospitals from southern Brazil. METHOD: this is a multicenter and cross-sectional study, composed of 153 nurses and nursing technicians of the Intensive Care Units. Sociodemographic, health and work-related questions were collected, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Resilience at Work Scale 20 instruments were applied. The data were submitted to descriptive analysis and to bivariate and partial correlations (network analysis). RESULTS: work resilience presented an inverse correlation to emotional exhaustion (r=-0.545; p=0.01) and depersonalization (r=-0.419; p=0.01) and a direct one to professional achievement (r=0.680; p=0.01). The variable with the greatest influence on the correlation network was the perception of the impact of the pandemic on mental health. CONCLUSION: resilience interferes in the emotional exhaustion and low professional achievement domains of Burnout. Emotional exhaustion is conducted through minor psychological disorders, with an impact on the workers' physical and mental health variables. The development of institutional resilience should be encouraged in order to moderate the illness.

Costs of hospital admission authorizations due to falls among older people in the Brazilian National Health System, Brazil, 2000-2020: a descriptive study. / Custos das autorizações de internação hospitalar por quedas de idosos no Sistema Único de Saúde, Brasil, 2000-2020: um estudo descritivo.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the costs of hospital admission authorizations (AIHs) due to falls among older people within the Brazilian National Health System (SUS). METHODS: This was a descriptive cost analysis study, based on data from the SUS's Hospital Information System, related to AIH due to falls among older people (60 years and older), between 2000 to 2020. A descriptive analysis was performed and cost measurement was based on a macro-costing method. RESULTS: 1,746,097 AIHs due to falls among older people were recorded, and the total cost was found to be BRL 2,315,395,702.75. The proportion of hospitalization costs was higher among those aged 80 years and older (36.9%), female (60.4%) and the Southeast region of the country (57.3%). The average length of stay in hospital ranged from 5.2 to 7.5 days. CONCLUSION: The high costs identified showed the need for investments in more effective measures in order to prevent and mitigate the damage caused by falls among older people.

Health professionals' mental health during Covid-19 pandemic / Saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia da Covid-19

This study aimed to identify the scientific productions about health professionals' mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a descriptive and exploratory narrative review of literature, realized on January 2021 on the bases of SciVerse Scopus, Medline (via National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health ­ PubMed), and in the portal of Virtual Health Library in the bases of Latin-American Literature and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences. A total of 1,379 productions were found, of which 31 composed the study corpus. China (n=12; 38.7%) was identified as the country with the most publications and research on mental health in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the various health issues, depressive and anxiety symptoms were the most present in the productions. Insomnia and fatigue were also identified as the most significant factors in health professionals. Professionals' resilience working in the front line of Covid-19 was significantly higher when compared to the general population. Nursing proved to be the category with higher chances of developing issues such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Although the negative aspects were notorious, it was evident that enabling support services and interventions are essential in promoting resilience and adds positively to mental health in the face of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Este estudo objetivou identificar as produções científicas sobre a saúde mental dos profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura, do tipo descritivo e exploratório, realizada em janeiro de 2021 nas bases SciVerse Scopus, Medline (via National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health ­ PubMed), e no portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde na base da Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde Foram encontradas 1379 produções, destas, 31 compuseram o corpus do estudo. Identificou-se a China (n=12; 38,7%) como o país de maior publicação e pesquisa sobre a saúde mental diante da pandemia pela Covid-19. Dentre os vários agravos à saúde, os sintomas depressivos e de ansiedade foram os mais presentes nas produções. A insônia e a fadiga também foram identificadas como fatores significativos nos profissionais de saúde. A resiliência dos profissionais atuantes na linha de frente à Covid-19 foi significativamente maior, quando comparada à da população em geral. A enfermagem mostrou-se a categoria com maiores chances para desenvolver agravos como ansiedade, depressão e insônia. Embora tenham sido notórios os aspectos negativos, evidenciou-se que possibilitar serviços de apoio e intervenções é essencial na promoção da resiliência e contribui positivamente para à saúde mental diante dos efeitos da pandemia pela Covid-19.