Inteligencia emocional y satisfacción laboral en enfermeras de un Hospital Regional en Arequipa / Emotional Intelligence and Work Satisfaction in Nurses from a Regional Hospital in Arequipa

Introducción: Inteligencia emocional y satisfacción laboral constituyen aspectos fundamentales que las enfermeras deben cultivar, permitiéndoles percibir tanto emociones propias, como de de los pacientes y familiares, básicos para establecer relaciones terapéuticas positivas, como desarrollar acciones que refuercen su auto valía y satisfacción con el trabajo realizado. Objetivo: Describir la relación existente entre inteligencia emocional y satisfacción laboral en enfermeras de un Hospital Regional. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, diseño descriptivo correlacional, de corte transversal, en 51 enfermeras del Hospital Regional "Julio Pinto Manrique" de la Policía Nacional del Perú-Arequipa). Mediante encuesta, se aplicó la "Escala Trait Meta Mood Scale TMMS-24" y la "Escala General de Satisfacción Laboral (Overall Job Satisfaction) NTP 394". La información se analizó mediante frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes. Para el análisis bivariado se utilizó la prueba Chi cuadrado al cumplirse con el requisito de normalidad, con un nivel de significación estadística de p < 0.05. Resultados: de las enfermeras estudiadas, 64,29 por ciento con satisfacción laboral moderada presentaron inteligencia emocional adecuada; 12,50 por ciento enfermeras insatisfechas en nivel moderado presentaron poca inteligencia emocional; 58,34 por ciento de enfermeras civiles con satisfacción laboral moderada presentaron inteligencia emocional adecuada y 40 por ciento con indiferente satisfacción laboral presentaron poca inteligencia emocional. Conclusiones: En las enfermeras estudiadas (con grado y civiles) se encontró una adecuada inteligencia emocional y moderada satisfacción laboral, con una relación significativa entre estas variables, pudiendo verificarse un adecuado manejo de emociones propias y las de los demás cuando la satisfacción laboral en las enfermeras era mejor(AU)

Introduction: Emotional intelligence and work satisfaction are fundamental aspects that nurses must cultivate, which would allow them to perceive not only their own emotions, but also those of patients and their relatives. This is basic to establish positive therapeutic relationships, as well as to develop actions that reinforce their self-worth and self-satisfaction with work done. Objective: To describe the relationship between emotional intelligence and work satisfaction in nurses from a regional hospital. Methods: Quantitative and cross-sectional study, with a descriptive-correlational design, carried out with 51 nurses from Julio Pinto Manrique Regional Hospital, of the National Police of Peru, in Arequipa. By means of a survey, the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24) and the NTP 394 General Job Satisfaction Scale were applied. The information was analyzed using absolute frequencies and percentages. For the bivariate analysis, the chi-square test was used when the normality requirement was met, with a level of statistical significance of P < 0.05. Results: Of the nurses studied, 64.29 percent with moderate work satisfaction presented adequate emotional intelligence; 12.50 percent nurses with moderate dissatisfaction presented low emotional intelligence; 58.34 percent of civilian nurses with moderate work satisfaction presented adequate emotional intelligence; and 40 percent with indifferent work satisfaction presented low emotional intelligence. Conclusions: Among the nurses studied (whether certified or civilian), adequate emotional intelligence and moderate work satisfaction were found, with a significant relationship between these variables, which allowed to verify that they could management their own emotions adequately, as well as the emotions of others, when work satisfaction in the nurses was better(AU)

Factores generadores de calidad de vida en el trabajo del enfermero docente / Factors that Make up Quality of Life in the Work of Teaching Nurses

Introducción: La calidad de vida de cada grupo trabajador se da conforme a su inserción social, por medio de la reproducción social, que produce factores protectores y destructivos para la salud, modelando el perfil epidemiológico. Objetivo: Captar los factores generadores de calidad de vida referida por los enfermeros docentes según los procesos favorables y destructivos que conforman el perfil epidemiológico. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo desarrollado con enfoque en epidemiología crítica, realizado en una Escuela de Enfermería en Chile. Los sujetos de investigación corresponden a 17 enfermeros docentes, se les realizaron entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas hasta la saturación del fenómeno. Resultados: Perfil epidemiológico. Factores favorecedores: relación con estudiantes, satisfacción personal, medios que ofrece la institución, actividades saludables, apoyo económico e infraestructura, desarrollo profesional, libertad de cátedra, tener un objetivo común, compromiso docente, trabajo en equipo y sentimientos de trascendencia. Factores destructivos: falta de infraestructura y materiales, tiempo para desarrollar actividades docentes, extensa jornada y sobrecarga, ocupación del tiempo de descanso, tiempo de desplazamiento, demandas en la interacción con estudiantes, falta de introducción docente, ruidos en la comunicación, distribución de carga, remuneración, multiplicidad de tareas, dificultades en la enseñanza teórica y práctica. Conclusiones: Se establece el perfil epidemiológico de los enfermeros docentes de una Escuela de Enfermería en una Universidad Pública, identificando los factores generadores de calidad de vida que deben ser abordados para mejorar la vida de las personas(AU)

Introduction: The quality of life of each working group occurs according to its social insertion, through social reproduction, which produces protective and destructive factors for health, modeling the epidemiological profile. Objective: To identify the factors that generate quality of life referred by teaching nurses in accordance with the favorable and destructive processes that make up the epidemiological profile. Methods: Qualitative study developed with a focus on critical epidemiology, carried out at a School of Nursing in Chile. The research subjects were seventeen teaching nurses, who were conducted individual semistructured interviews until the phenomenon was saturated. Results: The epidemiological profile was obtained. The favorable factors identified are relationship with students, personal satisfaction, means offered by the institution, healthy activities, financial support and infrastructure, professional development, faculty freedom, having a common goal, teaching commitment, teamwork, and feelings of importance. The destructive factors identified are lack of infrastructure and materials, time to develop teaching activities, long hours and overload, occupation of rest time, travel time, demands on interaction with students, lack of teaching involvement, communication noises, load distribution, remuneration, multiplicity of tasks, and difficulties in theoretical or practical teaching. Conclusions: The epidemiological profile of the teaching nurses of a School of Nursing in a public university is established, which allowed identifying the factors that generate quality of life and must be addressed to improve people's lives(AU)

Hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A is a vaccine preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The occupational health nurse should be aware of the signs and symptoms of the virus, educate workers about the infection, and recommend immunization for workers traveling or working in high-risk areas for hepatitis A.

The Implementation of a Stress Management Program for Health Care Workers Through a Rural Occupational Health Clinic.

BACKGROUND: Stress affects U.S. healthcare workers (HCWs) and costs US$191 billion annually. About 30% to 50% of healthcare providers report burnout. Based on an assessment of a U.S. rural hospital system, 94% of workers experienced negative health consequences. We conducted a quality improvement (QI) project for the purpose of implementing a stress management program for HCWs in a hospital system. METHODS: A total of 500 HCWs were informed of the program through hospital communication channels. Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) process, we screened workers presenting to the occupational health clinic for care. Project team members recruited other workers for stress screening throughout the organization. Interventions included contacting workers with elevated scores on the Perceived Stress Survey (PSS; N = 213). The nurse practitioner scheduled them for a shared-decision-making (SDM) appointment (N = 33) where workers were informed of and encouraged to participate in stress reduction activities. Surveys were used to assess effectiveness of SDM appointments and the stress reduction activities. After each 2-week PDSA cycle, interventions were adjusted. FINDINGS: Of the 42% (N = 213) of workers who were screened for stress, 24% (n = 52) had elevated scores. Fifty percent (n = 26) completed an SDM appointment. Participants reported an 86% assurance level that they would use personalized stress management plans. Participants utilizing the interventions (n = 271) reported 25% to 72% reduced stress levels. CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE: This successful project, in a rural setting, included workers across job classifications. Team engagement, PSS screening, SDM opportunities, and stress management activities were project strengths. This low-cost project can be replicated.

Suicide Prevention.

Suicide prevention begins with understanding depression and mental health protection.

Babesiosis.

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that may be deadly under certain conditions. Occupational health nurses should teach workers about the disease and the importance of prevention strategies.

Work-Life Fit During A Pandemic.

Occupational health nurses can promote resilience and encourage work-life fit by understanding organizational design and offering mental health and stress management resources.

Social Media in Occupational Health Nursing: Helpful or Harmful?

Background: Social media, an online vehicle for communication and media sharing, is a growing phenomenon in many aspects of everyday life, including health care. We explored the ways occupational health nurses can use social media as a helpful resource as well as identified potential concerns associated with its use. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted between December 1, 2019, and April 10, 2020, using PubMed and Google Scholar. Key search terms included social media, social network, nurse or nursing, occupational health, and online health. Criteria for selection included studies with results on social media within health care, nursing, and/or occupational health. Studies were also included if the health effects of social media were addressed. Six additional studies that had been previously identified by hand searching were included. Findings: These findings support the use of social media in occupational health for encouraging participatory health care among employees. Occupational health nurses can also utilize social media for health information, online health communities, emergency communication, health education workshops, professional connections, and continuing education. However, awareness of safe social media practice is necessary due to the possibility of misinformation and privacy breaches. Conclusion/Application to Practice: Social media can be used for education and communication with employees and is a way to support employees with specific health conditions through participation in online health communities . Occupational health nurses can take advantage of the speed and accessibility of social media to reach large numbers of employees. It is also a useful tool for addressing many health concerns encountered by employees; however, careful sourcing of information, awareness of company policies, and other safe practices can help to ensure it is helpful and not harmful.

When Civilians Deploy With the Military.

Each year, thousands of civilian workers deploy with active duty service members to support contingency operations, often in harsh environmental conditions. Occupational health nurses aware of these challenges can implement programs to protect the health and safety of this at-risk worker population.

Need and Capacity of a Toolkit for Occupational Health Nurses to Promote a New or Enhanced Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Background: A drug-free workplace program (DFWP) has been shown to be effective in reducing workers' drug misuse. The purpose of this project was to determine the need and capacity for a new or enhanced DFWP in a large health system. If determined to be needed, the next step would be to develop, implement, and evaluate a toolkit to assist occupational health nurses to promote a new or enhanced DFWP. Methods: A strategic prevention framework was used to assess the need and capacity for a toolkit to prepare occupational health nurses to promote a new or enhanced DFWP. The project was conducted in the occupational health services department at a large health system in the Midwest U.S. occupational health nurses and employee assistance counselors in the hospital system completed a survey assessing the need and capacity for a new or enhanced DFWP. Findings: A gap was identified in the perceived effectiveness of training about DFWP and current DFWP components. The findings reflect the need and capacity for a DFWP toolkit. Optimally, a DFWP toolkit would include evidence-based drug and alcohol screening tools. We found that a toolkit for occupational health nurses to promote a new or enhanced DFWP in the project site was warranted. Conclusion/Application to practice: A DFWP can be an effective method of promoting workplace health and safety. Occupational health nurses can contact state and national representatives to encourage monitoring of drug-related work injuries to provide evidence to influence health policies to support effective DFWPs.

Support for balancing cancer treatment and work by occupational health nurses: support structures and implementation status.

This study aimed to quantitatively grasp the structure of support for balancing cancer treatment and work among occupational health nurses (OHNs) with the current implementation status. The anonymous questionnaire was designed based on the findings of our previous qualitative study and distributed to OHNs. The degrees of support implementation for workers with cancer, superiors and colleagues, and human resource managers were assessed for each item. Factor analysis of support items was conducted, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was carried out to compare the support scores between the factors. Support for workers with cancer comprised six factors in which the factor, concerning the provision of information regarding resources inside and outside the company, showed the lowest score. Support for superiors and colleagues was divided into three factors, and that for human resource managers comprised two factors. By Mann-Whitney's U-test, it was found that OHNs, who worked without full-time occupational health physicians for smaller companies, showed significantly higher implementation for several support factors, such as support to human resource managers. This study revealed the structure as well as implementation status of OHNs' support for balancing cancer treatment and work, which will provide suggestions for developing training programs for OHNs to promote these activities.

Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault.

An estimated 11 million women in the United States have been raped while drunk or drugged. Occupational health nurses can offer education and sound advice to workers and international business travelers on how to protect themselves.

Measles (Rubeola) 2019.

Outbreaks of measles increased in the United States in 2019. Occupational health nurses need to be aware of this highly infectious disease, disseminate accurate information, and emphasize the benefits of immunization to workers.

Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation for Employees at a Veterans Hospital: A CDC Framework-Based Program Evaluation.

Background: Employees in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital experience psychological stress from caring for vulnerable veteran populations. Evidence suggests that mindfulness meditation decreases stress in health care employees and military personnel. The purpose of this worksite program was to explore the acceptability of a mindfulness meditation program among VA workers. Methods: Chaplain residents developed the "Promoting Spiritual Healing by Stress Reduction Through Meditation" (Spiritual Meditation) program for employees in a VA hospital. To evaluate acceptability, a 13-multiple-choice-item survey with an open-ended question was administered after the intervention. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were performed. Findings: In 29 participants, 70% to 100% agreed with positive statements for the personal learning experience, program components, teacher quality, time to practice, and place to practice. Two categories emerged from qualitative responses: "positive practical experience of Spiritual Meditation" and "perceived values from Spiritual Meditation." Conclusion/Application to Practice: Occupational health nurses are uniquely positioned to lead and collaborate with chaplains to deliver Spiritual Meditation in their workplace setting.

Application of Bleeding Control Training in Occupational Settings.

Background: Uncontrolled blood loss is a primary source of preventable death after injury. Workplace injuries and fatalities are common, with most occurring in the agricultural/fishing/forestry/hunting or transportation/warehousing industries. Stop the Bleed (STB) training provides instruction on application of bleeding control methods to injured persons and is available to the general public. Method: We provided an overview of high-risk injury industries that could benefit from STB training. We also provided a review of the application of STB training and bleeding control methods in occupational settings with an emphasis on the role of the occupational health nurse. Findings: Suggested guidelines for occupational health nurses and employees in occupational settings who may respond to injured colleagues are provided. Implications for occupational health nurses are reviewed, including implementing STB training in the workplace and obtaining/storing bleeding control supplies. Resources for STB training, purchasing and storing bleeding control supplies, and general emergency response information are provided. Conclusions/application to practice: Occupational health nurses play a crucial role in emergency response in the workplace and have the ability to drive the implementation of STB training in their institution. Occupational health nurses often work in isolation or in small teams and serve as a primary resource for treatment of injured employees. Implementation of STB training for all employees is highly recommended given the limited availability of occupational health nurses in large or rural settings. Such training may reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with workplace injuries.

Protecting Outdoor Workers From Hazards Associated With Wildfire Smoke.

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity, which increases outdoor workers' risk of breathing smoke for sustained periods. Occupational health nurses have multiple roles to play to protect outdoor workers from the new "smoke season."

Enfermería en salud ocupacional: una mirada a los instrumentos utilizados en investigación a nivel internacional / Nursing in occupational health: a look at the instruments used in research at the international level / Enfermagem em saúde do trabalho: um olhar para os instrumentos mais utilizados em investigação em âmbito internacional

Resumen 17. El objetivo de este artículo fue identificar y caracterizar los instrumentos utilizados en salud laboral a nivel internacional, con la finalidad de obtener información relevante desde los resultados obtenidos. Se realizó una revisión integrativa de la literatura científica en 6 bases de datos, según método analítico SALSA, como una forma de identificar los instrumentos de evaluación en salud laboral utilizados en el periodo 2012 - 2017. De la revisión se obtuvo 61 instrumentos utilizados en investigación en salud laboral, en el ámbito internacional, de la triangulación de ellos se logró como resultado cinco dimensiones: psicosocial - capacidad y condiciones de trabajo - factores de riesgo y detección de la enfermedad - autoestima, empoderamiento, motivación - calidad de vida. Debido a la gran cantidad de instrumentos encontrados, la contribución de este artículo es recopilar, caracterizar y agrupar la información en dimensiones, según características y objetos de estudio, de tal forma de orientar a los profesionales de Enfermería que decidan investigar en esta temática, un área en la que se enfrenta grandes retos para la profesión: por un lado, estimular la generación de evidencia científica en el área de enfermería en salud ocupacional, desde la visión disciplinar integradora del cuidado y por otro, la posibilidad de validar estos instrumentos y evaluar así su aplicabilidad en población trabajadora específica.

Abstract 21. The objective of this article was identify and characterize the instruments used in occupational health internationally, with the purpose of collecting relevant information regarding dimensions according to the characteristics of the results obtained. An integrative revision of available scientific literatura was performed including 6 databases, as a means to identify the assessment instruments used in occupational health during the period 2012 - 2017. From the above, 61 instruments used in occupational health research were obtained, from the triangulation of which 5 dimensions were reached: psychosocial - working conditions and capability - risk factors and disease detection - self-esteem, empowerment, motivation - quality of life. Due to the great number of instruments found, the contribution of this article is the compilation, characterization and grouping of the information into dimensions according to characteristics and subjects of study, in such a way as to offer guidance to the professional nurse aiming to carry out research on this particular matter. Great challenges in this field are both to stimulate the curiosity towards research with a higher ambition for scientific evidence, and the research regarding workers on a day-to-day basis as, without a shred of doubt it is thus that we can make our work visible to society.

Resumo 25. O objetivo deste artigo foi identificar e caracterizar os instrumentos utilizados em saúde do trabalho no âmbito internacional, com a finalidade de obter informação relevante com vistas a estabelecer dimensões conforme características dos resultados obtidos. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura científica, segundo o método analítico SALSA, com busca em 6 bases de dados, como uma forma de identificar os instrumentos de avaliação em saúde do trabalho utilizados no período 2012-2017. Foram obtidos 61 instrumentos utilizados em investigação em saúde do trabalho no âmbito internacional, de cuja triangulação obtiveram-se 5 dimensões: Psicossocial, Capacidade e Condições de Trabalho, Fatores de Risco e Detecção da Doença, Autoestima, Empoderamento e Motivação, Qualidade de Vida. Devido a grande quantidade de instrumentos encontrados, a contribuição desse artigo reside em compilar, caracterizar e agrupar a informação em dimensões segundo características e objetos de estudo, de tal forma a proporcionar uma orientação aos profissionais de Enfermagem que decidam investigar sobre a temática. Nesse sentido, tem-se grandes desafios para a profissão: por um lado, estimular a inquietação de investigar, contudo com maior ambição de evidência científica; por outro lado, investigar com base no cotidiano do trabalhador, uma vez que a partir desse olhar podemos visibilizar o nosso fazer na sociedade.

Enfermería del Trabajo: competencia y experiencia para alcanzar la seguridad, la salud y el bienestar de la población laboral / Occupational Health Nursing: Competence and experience to achieve the safety, health and well-being of the working population

Desde 1953, con la aparición de la figura de Ayudante Técnico Sanitario de Empresa, hasta 2005, con el reconocimiento de la especialidad de Enfermería del Trabajo, los cambios socioculturales y tecnológicos han determinado la evolución del trabajo, de sus procesos y condiciones, pero también han concretado los riesgos laborales a los que los trabajadores estamos expuestos, así como la forma de organizar la prevención, la seguridad y la salud laboral. La Enfermería del Trabajo se define como una especialidad enfermera que aborda los estados de salud de los individuos en su relación con el medio laboral, con el objeto de alcanzar el más alto grado de bienestar físico, mental y social de la población trabajadora, teniendo en cuenta las características individuales del trabajador, del puesto de trabajo y del entorno sociolaboral en que este se desarrolla. La Enfermería del Trabajo desarrolla sus funciones básicas a través de la vigilancia de la salud de los trabajadores, y constituye, junto con Medicina del Trabajo, la unidad básica de salud que, a su vez, forma parte de los servicios de prevención de las empresas públicas y privadas. Hoy en día existen en España unos 9.000 especialistas en Enfermería del Trabajo, un número insuficiente para garantizar la prevención de accidentes de trabajo y enfermedades profesionales, detectar precozmente enfermedad laboral, promocionar la salud a través de la modificación de estilos de vida y mejorar el bienestar de la población trabajadora española. Enfermería del Trabajo es consciente de los innumerables retos que debe afrontar en los próximos años y, para ello, recurre a competencias tan fundamentales como la docencia, la gestión y la investigación para integrarse dentro de los proyectos interdisciplinares en salud laboral que den solución a los cada vez más complejos problemas de salud y seguridad en el trabajo

From 1953, with the appearance of the Company Occupational Health Technical Assistant Specialist, until 2005, with the recognition of the specialty of Occupational Health Nursing, socio-cultural and technological changes have determined the evolution of work, its processes and conditions, but have also specified the occupational risks to which workers are exposed, as well as how to organize prevention, safety and occupational health. Occupational Health Nursing is defined as a nursing specialty that addresses the health status of individuals in their relationship with the workplace, in order to achieve the highest level of physical, mental and social well-being of the working population, taking into account the individual characteristics of the worker, the job and the socio-labour environment in which they develop. Occupational Health Nursing undertakes its basic functions through the surveillance of workers’ health, and constitutes, beside Occupational Medicine, the basic health unit, which in turn is part of the prevention services of both public and private companies. Today there are about 9,000 specialists in Occupational Health Nursing in Spain, an insufficient number to guarantee the prevention of accidents at work and occupational diseases, the early detection of occupational pathology, the promotion of health through modification of lifestyles and the improvement of the well-being of the Spanish working population. Occupational Health Nursing is aware of the challenges that it must face in the coming years and therefore, it relies on competences as fundamental as teaching, management and research to integrate into interdisciplinary projects in occupational health that provide solutions to increasingly complex health and safety problems at work