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ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate excessive daytime sleepiness prevalence among nursing technicians and the association with sleep quality and memory. Methods: a cross-sectional, inferential study, carried out in a hospital unit in the state of Goiás between December 2020 and January 2021. Assessments were carried out using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire, instruments validated for the Brazilian context. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyzes were performed. Results: the sample consisted of 189 nursing technicians with a 40.9% excessive daytime sleepiness prevalence. In multivariate models, excessive daytime sleepiness was not associated with sleep quality, however there was a significant association with overall memory failures. Conclusions: study results demonstrate a high excessive daytime sleepiness occurrence, an association with overall memory failures and the need for psychosocial interventions for nursing technicians.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze sleep duration and sleep quality in nursing professionals who work in shifts. Method: this is a cross-sectional, analytical research, carried out between September 2017 and April 2018, at a public hospital in southern Brazil, with the nursing team. A socio-occupational and health symptoms questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used. Data are presented as descriptive and inferential statistics, bivariate analysis, and binary logistic regression. Results: participants were 308 nursing professionals with a predominance of long-term sleep, absence of drowsiness, and poor sleep quality. Short-term sleep (

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate working conditions in nursing when facing the Covid-19 pandemic, in light of aspects of precarious work. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with 131 nursing workers who worked against Covid-19 in hospitals in Alagoas State, Northeast Brazil. Data were collected online, using a workers’ health assessment questionnaire. The Chi -Square or Fisher’s Exact test and logistic regression were used. Results: among nursing workers, 71% had precarious contracts, 33.6% reported extended working hours and 23.7% were union members. In the multivariable analysis, having little hospital experience was a predictor for poor employment (OR= 2.408; 95%CI= 1.051-5.518). The predictor variables for lengthening the working day were being a nurse (OR= 3.824; 95%CI= 1.274-11.483); overtime (OR= 3.668; 95%CI= 1.009-13.333) and inadequate number of workers (OR= 10.872; 95%CI= 3.409-34.675). Being a nursing technician was a predictor of being a union member (OR= 8.967; 95%CI=2.560-31.410). Conclusions: The pandemic has accentuated the precariousness of working conditions in nursing professionals, especially among nurses.

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.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify care strategies developed by professionals from critically ill patients’ units in communicating BD with parents of children and adolescents. Methods: an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach, carried out in two health institutions between October and December 2019, through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis took place through content analysis. Results: twenty-one professionals participated. Three care strategies were identified: actual clinical situation in suspected brain death; sensitizing families to the real clinical situation after brain death diagnosis; and time to assimilate the death information. Final Considerations: the care strategies for communicating brain death to families identified in this study present the possibility of subsidizing health managers in training and support promotion for professionals in care practice. Moreover, they can be incorporated and validated in the care practice of the studied context.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the work of the nursing team in the operating room and the physical, psychological, and social damage related to occupational health. Methods: quantitative study conducted from November 2017 to January 2018 in the operating room of a university hospital. The sample consisted of 160 nursing workers who responded to the Work-Related Damage Assessment Scale. Data were analyzed using the Student’s t test, One-Way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: psychological and social damage were assessed by workers as low risk by 86.8% (139) and 87.4% (140), respectively. Physical damage was considered a medium risk by 57.9% (93) of the sample. Conclusions: the results direct the attention of managers and the occupational medicine service to physical damage, preventing them from getting worse and thus promoting improvements in working conditions and occupational health.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify burnout and associated factors among nursing workers working in coping with COVID-19. Methods: a cross-sectional study, developed in four hospitals in a capital in southern Brazil. Sample (n=499) composed of nurses and nursing technicians/assistants, who answered an online form containing socio-occupational characterization and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed, including multiple comparison tests. Results: burnout was identified in 60 (12%) workers, with no significant difference between hospitals, but with a difference in dimensions between them. In the emotional exhaustion dimension, a higher proportion (52.9%) was found at a moderate level. Prevalence of high level of professional achievement of 95.4% was identified. Conclusion: the presence of burnout was significantly prevalent among nurses and females. It reinforces the need to develop strategies to promote the health of nursing workers, providing improvement in health services and reduction of care and labor risks.

ABSTRACT Objective: Identify the nursing staff's perception of their relationship with families of newborns and children who are in the process of death and dying. Methods: Qualitative research, carried out in the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of a public maternity hospital in Rio Grande do Norte, with 17 nursing professionals, through a semi-structured interview. After being transcribed, the data were subjected to Bardin's content analysis and interpreted in the light of the theory of Interpersonal Relations proposed by Travelbee. Results: Four categories emerged from the analysis: "Caring and welcoming people, feelings and stories"; "Reactions in the midst of pain: moving between acceptance and suffering"; "Communication of bad news: challenges and strategies"; "The weight of caring and suffering". Final considerations: Family assistance can be established using Travelbee's principles, as they offer timely theoretical support for nursing actions in the context of the process of death and dying.

ABSTRACT Objective: To relate self-reported health symptoms and the impacts of work in terms of physical, social, and psychological illness in nursing professionals. Method: Cross-sectional, correlational study carried out in a public hospital in the southern region of Brazil. A sample of nursing professionals who worked in direct care participated in the study. A social-occupational questionnaire of self-reported health symptoms and the Work-Related Damage Assessment Scale were used. The analysis was descriptive and analytical. Chi-square test and Spearman’s correlation coefficient were used, with a significance level of 5%. Results: A total of 308 professionals participated, with a prevalence of physical illness and higher means for pain in the body, legs and back. Significant relations were identified among the social-occupational variables, health symptoms, and physical, social or psychological illness. High and moderate correlations among the factors investigated were evidenced. Conclusion: The impact of work on nursing professionals’ health is evidenced by the association between self-reported health symptoms and illness, especially the physical or social one, and reinforces the need for professional awareness over situations that are harmful to health.

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the occupational injuries and psychological support received by nurses and to investigate the relationship between the two. Method: This was a nation-wide cross-sectional study of nurses working across 1858 hospitals in China. Data were collected using an online structured, self-administered questionnaire between 2016 and 2017. Results: Nearly half of respondents had experienced aggressive behavior from patients or their attendants; 13.4% respondents had experienced aggressive behavior on more than three occasions. 78.96% respondents had experienced needle-stick injuries and 51.22% had experienced psychological trauma. 20.5% respondents believed that hospitals do not pay any attention to occupational safety. 86.1% respondents expressed the need for little or moderate psychological support. Nurses who had experienced aggressive behavior expressed a greater need for psychological support. Nurses working at hospitals that adequately addressed the occupational safety issues expressed the lowest need for psychological support. Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of psychological stress and occupational injuries among nurses. Nursing managers need to address this issue and implement interventions to prevent and reduce injuries.

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the nursing workload using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS), Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System-28 (TISS-28) and Nine Equivalents of Nursing Manpower Use Score (NEMS) instruments in children admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a university hospital. Method: A prospective cohort study performed in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, with a sample formed of all children hospitalized during the study period. Nursing workload was evaluated using the TISS-28, NEMS and NAS instruments, and further divided into two groups: Group 1 forming a category of basic activities items and Group 2 forming a category of other support and intervention activities. Results: The sample consisted of 490 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit admissions, totaling 4617 observations. NAS presented the best estimate of total working hours. TISS-28 and NEMS showed better agreement and the results showed strong correlations between NAS and TISS-28 and between NEMS and TISS-28. In Group 1 (basic activities), NAS(1) and TISS-28(1) showed moderate correlation, in Group 2 (specialized activities) the three instruments showed strong correlations. Conclusion: NAS stood out in the evaluation of nursing workload and showed good correlation and agreement with the TISS-28.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the relationship between exposure to workloads and presenteeism among nursing workers in the socio-environmental context of university hospitals. Method: this is a quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study with 355 nursing workers from two university hospitals in southern Brazil. Data were collected from November 2019 to February 2020. The Workload Scale in Nursing Activities and the Work Limitations Questionnaire were used. Descriptive statistics, variance analysis and Pearson’s correlation test were used. Results: there was a significant correlation between chemical loads and time management; biological loads and time management, physical demand and productivity loss; physiological loads and mental and interpersonal demand, production demand and loss of productivity; psychological loads and production demand. Conclusions: there is a relationship between workloads and nursing presenteeism, verified by limitations and loss of productivity.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to verify the compliance rate of the use of gloves by the nursing team in a hospital environment. Methods: a descriptive study, carried out in a hospital in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, between August and October 2019, through the observation of the nursing team in carrying out a total of 396 procedures. All ethical aspects were considered. Results: 32 different types of procedures were observed. The compliance rate with the use of gloves occurred only in one observation (0.25%). Excluding hand hygiene, it was 60.1% (238). In other 158 (39.9%) opportunities, incorrect use varied between reuse (18.43%), unnecessary use (8.33%) and non-use when necessary (13.13%). Hands were cleaned before using gloves in 1.76% of the observations and in 4.54% immediately after their removal. Conclusions: non-conformities were identified in the use of gloves when observing the performance of procedures by the nursing team.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the nursing team’s adherence to patient safety actions in neonatal units using a validated instrument. Methods: a cross-sectional study, carried out through direct observation of the nursing team and descriptive analysis of 182 records of the “Checklist for patient safety in nursing care during hospitalization in Neonatal Intensive Care Units” in a hospital in the municipality of Belo Horizonte. Results: there was evidence of adherence greater than 90.0% in the units concerning the use of the identification wristband and guidance of the companions. It was identified 79.0% of absence on the checking of wristband identification and 59.0% of the absence of an evaluation of the crib wheels’ locks. Three of the 21 items included in the checklist did not show non-conformities. Conclusions: partial adherence to patient safety actions was observed, especially regarding the target of patient identification and prevention of falls, which exposes newborns to preventable adverse events.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the potential and the limits of the actions of the nursing team in the Primary Health Care for the Health of the Indigenous. Methods: This is a quantitative study guided by the Theory of Practical Intervention of Nursing and Collective Health. 230 nursing professionals participated, responding to an instrument about the frequency of the actions carried out in assistance, management, teaching, and research. Results: 168 nursing technicians and 62 nurses participated. As strengths, 80% participated in the assistance most of the time. Stand out: 90.3% and 71% of nurses carried out nursing consultations and house visits, respectively. As a limitation, the involvement in education and research is small. Only 2% of the interviewees carried out scientific researches, reflecting the need to broaden and qualify care and improve the use of traditional practices, overcoming the biomedical model. Final considerations: Nursing assistance is essential in the modification and monitoring of the epidemiological profile of indigenous populations, and its results allow for the planning of quality actions.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify workloads in nursing work and its association with nursing worker burnout. Method: a cross-sectional study, including 211 nursing workers from a university hospital, between July and August 2016. For the analysis, the descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test, Fisher’s Exact Test and Mann Whitney U-Test were used. Results: the most evidenced loads were biological. A significant association was found between workloads and workers’ occupation, as well as a significant association between workloads and worker burnout. Burnout caused upper limb pain, neck and lumbar pain, lower limb pain, muscle spasm, lower limb edema, mental fatigue, headache, nervousness, and forgetfulness. Conclusion: workloads identification is a subsidy for the promotion of interventions that minimize the burnout generated to the health of the nursing worker.

Objective: to examine the nursing team's view of the repercussions of moving patients (admissions, transfers and discharges) on the organization of work and the delivery of care., Method: this is a qualitative study using the focus group technique, conducted with 23 professionals - 12 nurses, eight nurse technicians and three nurse assistants working in three inpatient units at a teaching hospital in the countryside of Sao Paulo. Four meetings took place between November 2021 and March 2022. The reports were analyzed thematically using MAXQDA software., Results: two thematic categories emerged: the influence of structural factors and work organization on the intra-hospital moving of patients; it demands time, generates work overload and interferes with the delivery of care., Conclusion: the volume of moving patient associated with unforeseen demands, care complexity and insufficient staff and resources have a negative impact on the delivery of care, with clinical risks and work overload. The findings make it possible to improve the regulation of patients entering and leaving the units, work organization and care management, avoiding clinical risks, delays, omissions and work overload., Background: (1) Moving patients around the hospital requires structure and work organization., Background: (2) Nursing estimates dedicating 10-15 minutes to 2-3 hours of work on these interventions., Background: (3) Frequency, unpredictability and complexity of care have a negative impact on care., Background: (4) Unfavorable conditions for moving generate care and occupational risks.

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the structure of social representations of nursing team with regard to homeless persons. Method a qualitative research based on the structural approach of social representations. A total of 96 professionals from the nursing team working in the Psychosocial Care Network units of a Health District of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, who answered the test of free association of words and a questionnaire with socio-demographic data. The data obtained were processed in softwares that allowed the organization of the frame of four houses and maximum similarity tree. Results: poverty, hunger, abandonment and unemployment are central elements of the image of homeless persons, living in a context permeated by drugs, dirt, neglect and vulnerability. Final considerations The social representation structure of homeless persons is anchored in stereotypes that can interfere both in the provision of care and in the access of the people to health services.

Abstract Objective: To analyze the interactions between nursing and hospitalized high-risk pregnant women regarding the possibilities and limits of providing care guided by the principle of comprehensiveness. Method: A qualitative study based on the conceptual framework of comprehensiveness and developed from the precepts of thematic content analysis. Data were collected through open interviews and observation of the care scenario of twelve nursing professionals with hospitalized high-risk pregnant women. Results: Twelve (12) nursing professionals participated in the study. Nursing practices are portrayed from two thematic categories: “Embracement: emotional and informational support” and “Assessing and monitoring gestational risk”. The findings revealed intentions to embrace women, providing informal and emotional support, but under weaknesses in intersubjective relationships. There is an emphasis on “technical success”, not always sufficiently articulated with “practical success” in care actions, with harm to achieving comprehensiveness. Conclusion: The findings revealed that an emphasis on the biomedical management of obstetric risk and structural and organizational limitations of work end up hindering incorporating into daily care the concerns and knowledge necessary for constructing its comprehensiveness.

Objective: identify the associations between the sociodemographic, and work variables, health conditions and lifestyles, and the risks of illness of nursing workers in a psychiatric hospital. Method: analytical cross-sectional study. The sample of 74 workers answered a questionnaire for sociodemographic, work, health conditions and lifestyles survey characterization. The Work Context Assessment Scale and the Human Cost at Work Scale were used to evaluate the perception of the risks of illness in the interviewee’s opinion. A descriptive and bivariate analysis was performed, with significance of 5%. Results: the factors associated with the risk of illness were: insomnia complaints, night work and workday. Conclusion: the associations between the work variables, health conditions and life habits can harm the health of the nursing staff of a psychiatric hospital.

ABSTRACT Objective: In this hospital-based study, we aimed to determine occupational accident perceptions and occupational accident reasons in sample of Turkish nurses. Method: In the study, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Workload Scale and a Study Questionnaire Form including the employment characteristics of the nurses, their socio demographic characteristics, and the occupational accidents they encountered. Results: 108 nurses (90 females, 18 males; mean age, 26.42±5.5 years) participated in the study. 68.5% of nurses have undergone at least once a occupational accident. Most of the participants were found to have experienced occupational accidents with approximately half evaluating their occupational accidents risk as high. Most of the nurses worked overtime and in shifts. The mean total scores for the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Workload Scale were respectively 9.09±3.33 and 36.94±6.42. Statistically significant differences in occupational accidents were found with regard to Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Workload Scale scores, working in shifts, and working overtime (p

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the influence of Accreditation on the professional satisfaction of nursing workers. Method: multicentric, cross-sectional research, outlined by the sequential explanatory mixed method. In the first preponderant, quantitative step, the validated Brazilian version of the Index of Work Satisfaction was applied to a sample (n = 226) representative of nursing professionals from three hospitals. One hospital was private and certified by Accreditation; another hospital was private and non-certified; and another was public and non-certified. By connection, the second step (qualitative) complemented the quantitative analysis. In this step, interviews (n = 39) were carried out and summarized through the method of Discourse of the Collective Subject. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were applied to the quantitative data connected to the qualitative support, as well as a joint presentation of part of the information in a joint display. Results: workers of the certified hospital had a better overall job satisfaction score. There were more statistical associations among workers in private hospitals. The comparison of the three groups investigated in the two steps of the mixed study confirmed Accreditation as a positive factor for professional satisfaction. The public hospital excelled in relation to the certified hospital in terms of salary, job requirements and interaction. Conclusion: Accreditation positively influenced the professional satisfaction of the nursing teams investigated.

Abstract Objective: To know the main care procedures of the nursing team in the second stage of the Kangaroo Care Method that contribute to the hospital discharge of the newborn and the continuation of home care, and to prepare an explanatory brochure to guide professionals in the management of hospital discharge. Method: Qualitative, convergent care study, carried out with 17 nursing professionals from a reference maternity hospital. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups and analyzed through content analysis. Results: There were relevant concerns about the use of kangaroo position, about the skin-to-skin care and hygiene of the newborn, and about respiratory changes as a warning sign for intervention. A brochure was developed to showcase the essential care provided by the nursing professionals - its goal is the proper continuation of health care of premature or underweight babies. Conclusion and implications for the practice: Nursing teams can contribute to the clinical stability of the newborn in the second stage of the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method and elaborate educational interventions that guarantee the continuation of care.

ABSTRACT Objective: To conduct a benchmarking comparison of the composites of patient safety culture based on the evaluation of Brazilian and Portuguese nurses working in university hospitals. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, comparative survey. Data collected between April and December 2014, in two teaching hospitals, applying the instrument Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, in the versions translated and adapted to the countries. Results: 762 nurses distributed in four services participated in the study, 195 Brazilians and 567 Portuguese. Seven of the 12 composites of safety culture showed significant differences between hospitals. The highlights were those related to: “management support for patient safety” (±17); “handoffs and transitions” (±15); “teamwork across units” (±14); and “overall perceptions of patient safety” (±10). Conclusion: The dimension that had the highest significant difference between the studied institutions was “management support for patient safety”. These data may support the managers of the study hospitals, enabling continuous improvements and advancements.

Abstract Objective: To analyze the - possible - interference of Accreditation in the work environment of the nursing team. Method: Mixed explanatory sequential method study. The first (preponderant) quantitative phase of the research was the application of the Brazilian version of Nursing Work Index Revised (B-NWI-R) to a representative sample (n = 226) of nursing workers from three hospitals, one of them being certificate of excellence by national Accreditation and two unsealed hospitals. After descriptive analysis of the data, it was possible to connect the information, which culminated in the data collection, through interviews (n = 39), of the second (qualitative) stage of the mixed research. The final analysis included the application of inferential statistics and qualitative analysis by the Collective Subject Discourse (DSC), connected in the B-NWI-R dimensions. Results: There was no statistically significant association in the comparisons. However, the results presented better in the certified hospital, ratifying the DSC of this institution. Conclusion: Accreditation did not significantly interfere with nursing staff perception of the work environment.

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a efetividade do uso da aromaterapia com óleos essenciais de lavanda (Lavandula angustifolia) e gerânio (Pelargonium graveolens) associado à massagem para alívio do estresse de uma equipe de Enfermagem do centro cirúrgico por meio da avaliação de parâmetros biofisiológicos e psicológicos. Método Estudo-piloto do tipo ensaio clínico controlado e randomizado, realizado com a equipe de enfermagem de um centro cirúrgico de um hospital escola do interior do estado de São Paulo. A intervenção foi composta de seis massagens com aromaterapia com os óleos essenciais diluídos em creme neutro na concentração de 1% cada. A frequência cardíaca e a pressão arterial foram verificadas antes e após cada massagem e a Escala de Estresse no Trabalho e a Lista de Sintomas de Stress foram aplicadas antes e ao final da intervenção. A análise estatística foi realizada com o teste t pareado e qui-quadrado, intervalo de confiança de 95% e p

ABSTRACT On-shift napping can benefit night workers regarding sleep loss, synchronization of circadian rhythms, and alertness. However, few studies on napping can be found in the literature focused on possible health benefits. This cross-sectional study has investigated the role of on-shift napping on the association between night work and BMI in 409 night-shift nursing professionals. The number of working nights and the years of exposure to night work were significantly associated with increased BMI levels among non-nappers, but not among nappers. Results suggest a benefit of napping for weight gain, thus subsidizing occupational health policies on the regulation of on-shift napping among nursing workers.

O presente trabalho trata-se de estudo de corte transversal, com objetivo de avaliar a conduta dos profissionais de enfermagem vítimas de acidentes com material biológico, do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, no estado de São Paulo, referente ao atendimento e ao seguimento clínico especializado. A população foi composta por 1.215 profissionais de enfermagem, entrevistados entre os anos de 2010 e 2011, dos quais 636 (52,3%) sofreram acidentes com material biológico e 182 (28,6%) não procuraram atendimento no serviço especializado. O motivo mais frequentemente relatado foi atribuir pouco risco ao acidente. Assim, acredita-se que os motivos alegados pelos profissionais para não procurarem o atendimento, para não completarem a terapêutica e nem o seguimento clínico podem contribuir para a proposição de estratégias capazes de aumentar a adesão às medidas profiláticas após exposição ocupacional a material biológico.Estudio de corte transversal, apuntando a evaluar la conducta de profesionales de enfermería víctimas de accidentes con material biológico, del Hospital de Clínicas de la Facultad de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidad de São Paulo, en el estado de São Paulo; referente a la atención y seguimiento clínico especializado. La población estuvo integrada por 1215 profesionales de enfermería, entrevistados entre 2010 y 2011, de los cuales 636 (52,3%) sufrieron accidentes con material biológico y 182 (28,6%) no solicitaron atención en el servicio especializado. El motivo relatado con mayor frecuencia fue atribuir escaso riesgo al accidente. De tal modo, se cree que los motivos alegados por los profesionales para no solicitar atención, para no completar la terapéutica ni el seguimiento clínico pueden ser facilitar la propuesta de estrategias capaces de aumentar su adhesión a las medidas profilácticas luego de exposición laboral a materiales biológicos.This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the conduct of nursing professionals who had been victims of accidents with biological material in a teaching hospital in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, regarding their care and specialized clinical follow-up. The study population consisted of 1,215 nursing professionals, who were interviewed individually between 2010 and 2011. Of the 1,215 nursing professionals interviewed, 636 (52.3%) reported having experienced accidents with biological material; of this population, 182 (28.6%) didn't sought specialized care. The most frequent reason reported for not seeking care was believing that it was a low-risk accident. The reasons professionals do not seek care and do not complete treatment and the clinical follow-up can contribute to strategies to increase professionals' adherence to prophylaxis measures after occupational exposure to biological material.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to address difficulties reported by the nursing team during the process of changing the management model in a public hospital in Brazil. METHODS: This qualitative study used thematic content analysis as proposed by Bardin, and data were analyzed using the theoretical framework of Bolman and Deal. RESULTS: The vertical implementation of Participatory Management contradicted its underlying philosophy and thereby negatively influenced employee acceptance of the change. The decentralized structure of the Participatory Management Model was implemented but shared decision-making was only partially utilized. Despite facilitation of the communication process within the unit, more significant difficulties arose from lack of communication inter-unit. Values and principals need to be shared by teams, however, that will happens only if managers restructure accountabilities changing job descriptions of all team members. CONCLUSION: Innovative management models that depart from the premise of decentralized decision-making and increased communication encourage accountability, increased motivation and satisfaction, and contribute to improving the quality of care. The contribution of the study is that it describes the complexity of implementing an innovative management model, examines dissent and intentionally acknowledges the difficulties faced by employees in the organization.OBJETIVO: El estudio tiene como objetivo tratar de las dificultades del equipo de enfermería durante el cambio del modelo de gestión en un hospital público en Brasil. MÉTODO: Este estudio cualitativo utilizó el análisis de contenido temático propuesto por Bardin; los datos fueron analizados utilizando el marco teórico de Bolman y Deal. RESULTADOS: La aplicación vertical de la Gestión Participativa, en contradicción con su filosofía, incide negativamente en la aceptación del cambio por los empleados. La estructura descentralizada se llevó a cabo, pero la toma de decisiones compartida se utilizó sólo en parte. Aunque existe facilitación de la comunicación dentro de la unidad, dificultades surgieron de la falta de comunicación inter-unidades.Valores y principios deben ser compartidos por los equipos; esto sólo ocurre si los gerentes reestructurar las responsabilidades y describir las funciones de todos. CONCLUSIÓN: Modelos innovadores de gestión que tienen como premisa la descentralización de las decisiones y una mayor comunicación fomentan la motivación, la responsabilidad, aumento de la satisfacción, y mejoran la calidad de la atención. La contribución de este estudio se centra en la complejidad de la implementación de una gestión innovadora, el análisis de disenso e intencionadamente en el reconocimiento de dificultades que enfrentan los empleados de la organización.OBJETIVO: O estudo objetiva abordar as dificuldades relatadas pela equipe de enfermagem durante o processo de mudança do modelo de gestão em um hospital público no Brasil. MÉTODO: Este estudo qualitativo utilizou a análise temática de conteúdo proposta por Bardin, sendo os dados analisados usando o referencial teórico de Bolman e Deal. RESULTADOS: A implementação vertical da Gestão Participativa contradiz sua filosofia, influenciando negativamente a aceitação das mudanças por parte dos trabalhadores. A estrutura descentralizada foi implementada, porém a tomada de decisão compartilhada foi apenas parcialmente utilizada. Apesar de haver facilitação da comunicação intra-unidade, as dificuldades mais significativas surgiram da falta de comunicação inter-unidades.Valores e princípios precisam ser compartilhados por equipes, contudo, isso somente ocorrerá se os gestores reestruturarem responsabilidades descrevendo os papéis de todos os membros da equipe. CONCLUSÃO: Modelos de gestão inovadores que tenham como premissa a descentralização da tomada de decisão e intensificação da comunicação incentivam a motivação, a responsabilização, o aumento da satisfação do pessoal, além de contribuir para melhorar a qualidade do atendimento. A contribuição do estudo centra-se na descrição da complexidade da implementação de um modelo de gestão inovador, na análise do dissenso e, intencionalmente, no reconhecimento das dificuldades enfrentadas pelos funcionários da organização.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to identify the occurrence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) and assess its relationship with different labour-related aspects, among nursing professionals at two medium-sizes hospitals in the city of Cáceres. METHOD: This is a transversal and descriptive study, with a sample totalling 141 subjects. As an instrument of research, we used a questionnaire for the limitation of labour-related aspects, with the addition of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). RESULTS: Out of the 141 professional people considered, 13 had BS, according to the MBI. In relation to the different labour aspects, the professional people most affected were those with: work regime based on pay by the day, a working week of 30 hours, regularly hired, with double employment, lower graduation period, less time spent at the unit, and active in the administrative segment. CONCLUSIONS: Hence, there was the demonstration of the presence of BS within the sample, showing the need for the proposal of organisational changes within the working environment so as to reduce these factors and their interference on the health of the worker.OBJETIVO: Identificar la incidencia de síndrome de Burnout (BS) y evaluar su relación con los aspectos laborales, personal de enfermería de dos hospitales de medio portea de Cáceres. MÉTODO: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal de la muestra de 141 sujetos. Como instrumento de investigación se utilizó un cuestionario para el delineamiento de los aspectos laborales, aumentando del Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). RESULTADOS: De los 141 profesionales, 13 presentaron SB según MBI. Con relación con los aspectos laborales los profesionales más acometidos son aquéllos con: régimen de trabajo diarista, 30 horas semanales de servicio, contratado, doble empleo, menor tiempo formación, poco tiempo en la unidad y actuación en el sector administrativo. CONCLUSIONES:Luego, se demostró la presencia de SB en la muestra, revelando necesidad de proponerse cambios organizacionales en el ambiente de trabajo a fin de apocar estos factores interfieren en la salud del trabajador.OBJETIVO: identificar a incidência da Síndrome de Burnout (SB) e avaliar sua relação com os aspectos laborais, em profissionais de enfermagem de dois hospitais de médio porte de Cáceres, MT. MÉTODO: trata-se de estudo descritivo, transversal, com amostra de 141 sujeitos. Como instrumento de pesquisa utilizou-se um questionário para o delineamento dos aspectos laborais, acrescido do Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). RESULTADOS: dos 141 profissionais, 13 apresentaram SB, segundo o MBI. Em relação aos aspectos laborais, os profissionais mais acometidos foram aqueles com regime de trabalho diarista, 30 horas semanais de serviço, contratado, duplo emprego, menor tempo de formação, pouco tempo na unidade e atuantes no setor administrativo. CONCLUSÕES: logo, demonstrou-se a presença da SB na amostra, revelando necessidade de se propor mudanças organizacionais no ambiente de trabalho, a fim de diminuir a interferência desses fatores na saúde do trabalhador.

OBJETIVO: Analisar fatores associados ao absenteísmo por doença autorreferido em trabalhadores de enfermagem. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com 1.509 trabalhadores de três hospitais públicos no município do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, em 2006. O absenteísmo foi classificado em três níveis: nenhum dia, poucos dias (um a nove dias) e muitos dias (> 10 dias), a partir da resposta a uma pergunta do questionário de avaliação do índice de capacidade para o trabalho. As análises de regressão logística levaram em conta um modelo conceitual com base em determinantes distais (condições socioeconômicas), de níveis intermediários I (características ocupacionais) e II (características do estilo de vida), e proximais (doenças e condições de saúde). RESULTADOS: As frequências de absenteísmo por doença foram de 20,3% e 16,6% para poucos e muitos dias, respectivamente. Aqueles que referiram mais de um emprego, doenças osteomusculares e avaliaram sua saúde como ruim ou regular apresentaram chances mais elevadas de absenteísmo. Comparados aos enfermeiros, os auxiliares tiveram menor chance de referir poucos dias e os técnicos, maiores chances de apresentar muitos dias de ausência. Chances mais elevadas de referir muitos dias de ausência foram observadas entre os servidores públicos em relação aos contratados (OR = 3,12; IC95% 1,86;5,22) e entre os casados (OR = 1,73; IC95% 1,14;2,63) e separados, divorciados e viúvos (OR = 2,06; IC95% 1,27;3,35), comparados aos solteiros. CONCLUSÕES: Diferentes variáveis foram associadas às duas modalidades de absenteísmo, o que sugere sua determinação múltipla e complexa, relacionada a fatores de diversos níveis que não podem ser explicados apenas por problemas de saúde.OBJETIVO: Analizar factores asociados al ausentismo por enfermedad auto referida en trabajadores de enfermería. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal con 1.509 trabajadores de tres hospitales públicos en Rio de Janeiro, Sureste de Brasil, en 2006. El ausentismo fue clasificado en tres niveles: ningún día, pocos días (uno a nueve días) y muchos días (>10 días), a partir de la respuesta a una pregunta de cuestionario de evaluación del índice de capacidad para el trabajo. Los análisis de regresión logística tomaron en cuenta un modelo conceptual con base en determinantes distales (condiciones socioeconómicas), de nivel intermedio I (características ocupacionales) y II (características de estilo de vida) y, proximales (enfermedades y condiciones de salud). RESULTADOS: Las frecuencias de ausentismo por enfermedad fueron de 20,3% y 16,6% para pocos y muchos días, respectivamente. Aquellos que mencionaron más de un empleo, enfermedades osteomusculares y evaluaron su salud como mala o regular presentaron chances más elevados de ausentismo. En comparación con los enfermeros, los auxiliares tuvieron menor chance de relatar pocos días y los técnicos, mayores chances de presentar muchos días de ausencia. Chances mas elevados de mencionar muchos días de ausencia fueron observados entre los servidores públicos con relación a los contratados (OR=3,12; IC95% 1,86;5,22) y entre los casados (OR= 1,73; IC95% 1,14;2,63) y separados, divorciados y viudos (OR= 2,06; IC95% 1,27;3,35), en comparación con los solteros. CONCLUSIONES: Diferentes variables fueron asociadas con las dos modalidades de ausentismo, lo que sugiere su determinación múltiple y compleja, relacionada con factores de diversos niveles que no pueden ser explicados sólo por problemas de salud.OBJECTIVE: To analyze factors associated with self-reported sickness absenteeism among nursing workers. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 1,509 workers from three public hospitals in the city of Rio de Janeiro (Southeastern Brazil) in 2006. Absenteeism was classified in three levels: no day, a few days (1-9 days) and many days (> 10 days), based on the answer to a question of the work ability index questionnaire. The logistic regression analysis considered a conceptual model based on distal (socioeconomic status), intermediate I (occupational characteristics), intermediate II (lifestyle characteristics), and proximal (diseases and health conditions) determinants. RESULTS: The frequencies of sickness absenteeism were 20.3% and 16.6% for a few days and many days, respectively. Those who reported more than one job, musculoskeletal diseases and rated their health as poor or regular had higher odds of absenteeism. Compared to nurses, nursing assistants were less likely to mention a few days, and technicians were more likely to have many days of absence. Higher odds of mentioning many days of absence were observed among public servants, compared to contract workers (OR = 3.12; 95%CI 1.86;5.22), and among married (OR = 1.73; 95%CI 1.14;2.63) and separated, divorced and widowed individuals (OR = 2.06, 95%CI 1.27;3.35), compared to singles. CONCLUSIONS: Different variables were associated with the two forms of absenteeism, which suggests its multiple and complex determination related to factors from different levels that cannot be exclusively explained by health problems.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre o seu trabalho em uma Unidade de Tratamento ao Queimado de um hospital público no Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido a partir de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com 20 profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. A análise dos dados possibilitou a emergência de três categorias: O significado de trabalhar em uma Unidade de Tratamento ao Queimado; Dificuldades enfrentadas no cotidiano do trabalho; Estratégias utilizadas pela enfermagem no exercício do trabalho. Conclui-se que é dever das instituições, onde as Unidades de Tratamento ao Queimado estão locadas, proporcionar espaços de apoio psicológico no atendimento às demandas dos profissionais que prestam assistência às vítimas de trauma térmico. Às instituições de ensino, enfatiza-se a necessidade de dar maior ênfase a essa área durante a formação dos futuros profissionais.El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la percepción de las enfermeras acerca de su trabajo en una planta de aguas residuales de un hospital de quemados público de Rio Grande do Sul. Estudio con enfoque cualitativo, desarrollado a partir de entrevistas semi-estructuradas con 20 profesionales del personal de enfermería. El análisis de los datos permitió la aparición de tres categorías: El sentido del trabajo en una Unidad de Tratamiento de Quemados; Dificultades en el trabajo diario, Las estrategias utilizadas por las enfermeras en el desempeño laboral. Llegamos a la conclusión de que es deber de las instituciones, en las Unidades de Tratamiento de Quemados que se alquilan, ofrecer espacios de apoyo psicológico para atender las demandas de los profesionales que asisten a las víctimas de trauma térmico. Instituciones educativas, haciendo hincapié en la necesidad de un mayor énfasis a esta área durante la formación de futuros profesionales.The aim of this study is to analyze nurses' perception regarding their work in a Burn Unit of a public hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a study with a qualitative approach, developed from semi-structured interviews with 20 professionals of the hospital's nursing staff. From the data analysis three categories emerged: The meaning of work in a Burn Unit; Difficulties encountered in daily work; Strategies used by nurses in their work performance. We conclude that it is the duty of the institutions where Burn Units are located to provide spaces for psychological support in attending the demands of professionals who assist victims of thermal trauma. We emphasize the need for educational institutions to place a greater emphasis in this area during the training of future professionals.

Estudo descritivo exploratório com abordagem quantitativa. Objetiva caracterizar o ambiente do Centro de Terapia Intensiva (CTI) quanto à área física, recursos materiais e equipamentos e identificar os fatores ambientais que intervêm na atuação dos profissionais de enfermagem. Investiga os fatores que contribuem para um espaço esteticamente harmônico, funcional e humanizado e que favorecem o desempenho do trabalho. As unidades constituintes do CTI atendem às recomendações da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA) quanto aos itens avaliados. Como condições favoráveis ao trabalho destacaram-se: condições térmicas; cor do teto, parede e pisos; luminosidade. Como condições desfavoráveis ao trabalho destacaram-se: áreas externas; privacidade e individualidade dos clientes e ruído. Conclui-se que as instalações analisadas atendem às recomendações mínimas da ANVISA. Identificaram-se condições favoráveis e desfavoráveis ao trabalho dos profissionais. A criação de melhores condições ambientais permite melhor desempenho da equipe, influenciando positivamente para uma assistência de qualidade, com segurança e satisfação profissional.Estudio exploratorio descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo. Objetiva caracterizar el ambiente del Centro de Cuidados Intensivos (CCI) en el área de recursos físicos, materiales y equipos, e identificar los factores que intervienen en ambiente de trabajo de las enfermeras. Investiga los factores ambientales que contribuyen a un espacio estéticamente armónico, funcional y humanizado que favorecen el desempeño del trabajo. Las unidades que conforman el CCI cumplen con las recomendaciones de la Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA) en los artículos evaluados. Como condiciones favorables de trabajo se destacaron: condiciones térmicas, color del techo, paredes y pisos, luminosidad. Como malas condiciones de trabajo se destacaron: protección de datos al aire libre e individualidad de los clientes y ruido. Se concluye que las instalaciones cumplen con las recomendaciones mínimas de ANVISA. Fueron identificadas condiciones ambientales favorables y desfavorables para el trabajo. La creación de mejores condiciones ambientales permite un mejor desempeño del equipo, influyendo positivamente en la atención de calidad, seguridad y satisfacción profesional.This is a descriptive exploratory study with a quantitative approach. It aims to characterize the environment of the Intensive Care Center (ICC) in regard to its physical area, material resources and equipments, and to identify factors concerned to the work of nurses. It investigates environmental factors that contribute to an aesthetically harmonious, functional and humanized space and that favor the performance of nursing work. The units that make up the ICC meet the recommendations of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) in the evaluated items. he following favorable work conditions were highlighted: thermal conditions, color of the ceiling, walls and floors, luminosity. The following unfavorable work conditions were highlighted: outdoor spaces, privacy and individuality of clients and noise. The conclusion is that the facilities of the units meet the minimum recommendations of ANVISA. Both favorable and unfavorable environmental work conditions were identified. The creation of better environmental conditions allows a better staff performance, influencing positively quality, safety, and job satisfaction.

Objetivou-se verificar e analisar junto à equipe de enfermagem o conhecimento sobre em que consiste um erro de medicação, sua necessidade de notificação e o conteúdo da mesma. Trata-se de pesquisa de caráter quantitativo descritivo, desenvolvida em uma instituição hospitalar, da qual fizeram parte 72 profissionais. Em relação à definição de erros de medicação, constatou-se que 49 (68%) possuem conceito semelhante ao adotado nesse estudo. Quanto à necessidade de notificação, 67 (93%) afirmaram sua necessidade. Referente ao conteúdo da notificação, 63 (85%) possuem conceito semelhante ao adotado no estudo. Evidencia-se a necessidade de aprofundamento em relação aos aspectos referentes aos erros de medicação.El objetivo fue verificar y analizar con el equipo de enfermería el conocimiento sobre en qué consiste un error de medición, la necesidad de ser notificado y lo que debe constar en dicha notificación. Consiste en una investigación cuantitativa descriptiva, desarrollada en una institución hospitalaria, de la cual formaron parte 72 personas. En relación a la definición de errores de medición, 49(68%) tienen concepto semejante al adoptado en este estudio. En cuanto a la necesidad de notificación, 67(93%) afirmaron que existe dicha necesidad. En relación al contenido de la notificación, 63(85%) tienen concepto semejante al adoptado en este estudio. Fue evidente la necesidad de profundizar en relación a los errores de medicación.The aim of this study was to determine and discuss with the nursing staff their knowledge about what represents a medication error, the need to notify such an error and what would be necessary to put in these notifications. This is a descriptive quantitative study, carried out in a hospital, of which 72 professionals took part. Regarding the definition of medication errors, we found that 49 (68%) share the concept adopted in this study. Regarding the need of notification, 67 (93%) declared that there is such a need. As regards the content of the notification, 63 (85%) had a similar concept to the one used in this study. The need to further approach aspects related to medication errors was evident.

Objetivou-se investigar a percepção de cuidadores sobre o trabalho desenvolvido no Serviço Residencial Terapêutico (SRT) de Caicó-RN. Pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa, realizada em 2009 com seis profissionais de enfermagem atuantes como cuidadores, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Emergiram duas categorias: O trabalho realizado no SRT e os resultados alcançados; Dificuldades e desafios encontrados na dinâmica do SRT. O SRT foi implantado com o intuito de (re)socializar os moradores na vida em comunidade, de aumentar a autonomia e a capacidade de interação social. A morada e o seu cotidiano possibilitam aos usuários mudanças no seu estilo e qualidade de vida, apesar de apresentar problemas graves como a precariedade da estrutura física, recursos materiais e humanos insuficientes. O trabalho dos cuidadores parte da incorporação unânime do enfoque psicossocial, mas ainda precisa melhorar no sentido de enfatizar a atuação dos moradores enquanto sujeitos ativos.El objetivo fue investigar la percepción de los cuidadores acerca del trabajo en el Servicio Residencial Terapéutico (SRT) de Caicó-RN. Investigación descriptiva y cualitativa, realizada en 2009 con seis profesionales de enfermería que actúan como cuidadores, a través de entrevista seme estructurada. Surgieron dos categorías: El trabajo en SRT y sus logros; las dificultades y retos encontrados en la dinámica del SRT. El SRT se desplegó con el fin de (re) socialización de los residentes en la vida comunitaria, de aumentar la autonomía y la capacidad de interacción social. La residencia y su vida cotidiana permiten a los usuarios cambios en su estilo y calidad de vida, a pesar de graves problemas como la precaria infraestructura física y la insuficiencia de recursos humanos y materiales. El trabajo de los cuidadores se produce por la incorporación unánime del enfoque psicosocial, pero aún necesita mejorar para hacer empeño en el papel de los residentes como sujetos activos.The objective was to investigate the perception of caregivers about their work in Therapeutic Residential Services (TRS) of Caicó-RN. It was a descriptive and qualitative research, conducted in 2009 with six nursing professionals working as caregivers, through a semi-structured interview. Two categories were discovered: the work performed at TRS and its achievements; Difficulties and challenges encountered in the dynamics of the SRT. The SRT was deployed in order to (re) socialize the residents in community life, to increase the autonomy and capacity for social interaction. The address and their routine enable users to make daily changes in their lifestyle and quality of life, despite the existence of severe problems such as instability of the physical infrastructure, inadequate human and material resources. The work of the caregivers comes from the unanimous incorporation of the psychosocial approach, but still needs improvement in order to emphasize the role of the residents as active subjects.

O Serviço Residencial Terapêutico (SRT) tem se destacado como peça fundamental para a concretização do processo de desinstitucionalização e reabilitação psicossocial. Objetivou-se investigar as percepções dos profissionais de enfermagem atuantes no SRT sobre a Reforma Psiquiátrica, e sua relação com a formação técnico-científica e prática profissional. Estudo de natureza descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, sendo entrevistados seis profissionais de enfermagem atuantes no SRT de Caicó-RN. A coleta foi realizada entre os meses de outubro e dezembro de 2009. A Reforma Psiquiátrica foi percebida como um movimento complexo que tem como finalidade modificar o trabalho na área da Psiquiatria; a partir dela o profissional é "motivado" a assumir uma nova posição em relação ao doente, uma postura mais horizontal e humanizada. Este estudo contribuiu para o melhor entendimento da realidade pesquisada, no que se refere à mudança na rede de saúde mental.El Servicio Residencial Terapéutico (SRT) se ha destacado como pieza fundamental para la realización de la desinstitucionalización y la rehabilitación psicosocial. El objetivo fue investigar la percepción de los profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en el SRT sobre la Reforma Psiquiátrica, y la relación con la formación técnica y científica y la práctica profesional. Estudio descriptivo con un enfoque cualitativo, mediante entrevistas con seis profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en SRT Caicó- RN. Los datos fueran colectados entre octubre y diciembre de 2009. La Reforma Psiquiátrica fue notada como un movimiento complejo que tiene como objetivo modificar el trabajo en el campo de la psiquiatría, y de ella el profesional está "motivado" a tomar una nueva posición en relación al paciente, una postura más horizontal y humanizada. Este estudio contribuyó a una mejor comprensión de la realidad estudiada, en relación con el cambio en la red de salud mental.The Therapeutic Residential Services (TRS) has emerged as a key to the realization of the deinstitutionalization process and psychosocial rehabilitation. The objective was to investigate the perception of nursing professionals working in the TRS on the Psychiatric Reform, and your relationship with the technical and scientific training and professional practice. Descriptive study with a qualitative approach, being interviewed six nursing professionals working in TRS at Caicó/RN. The data collection was conducted between October and December 2009. The Psychiatric Reform was noticed as a complex movement that aims to modify the work in the field of psychiatry, and from it, the professional is "encouraged" to take a new position in relation to the patient, a more horizontal and humanized posture. This study contributed to a better understanding of the reality studied, regarding the change in the mental health network.

This research aims to present the implementation of the collective and decentralized management model in functional units of a public hospital in the city of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, according to the view of the nursing staff and the health technical assistant. This historical and organizational case study used qualitative thematic content analysis proposed by Bardin for data analysis. The institution started the decentralization of its administrative structure in 1999, through collective management, which permitted several internal improvements, with positive repercussion for the care delivered to users. The top-down implementation of the process seems to have jeopardized workers adherence, although collective management has intensified communication and the sharing of power and decision. The study shows that there is still much work to be done to concretize this innovative management proposal, despite the advances regarding the quality of care.Esta investigación tuvo por objetivo presentar la implantación del modelo de gestión colegiada y descentralizada, en unidades funcionales, en un hospital público del municipio de Ribeirao Preto, SP, según la visión del equipo de enfermería y de la asistente técnica de salud. Se trata de un estudio de caso histórico organizacional en la vertiente cualitativa que utilizó el análisis temático de contenido propuesto por Bardin para el análisis de los datos. La institución adoptó la descentralización de su estructura administrativa a partir de 1.999, mediante la aplicación de la gestión compartida, lo que posibilitó algunas mejorías internas, con repercusión positiva en la asistencia prestada al usuario. La implantación vertical del proceso parece haber perjudicado la adhesión de los trabajadores, a pesar de que la gestión colegiada hubiese intensificado la comunicación, el compartir el poder y la decisión. El estudio apunta, a pesar de los avances en relación a la calificación de la asistencia, que hay todavía mucho que hacer para concretizar esa propuesta administrativa innovadora.Esta pesquisa objetivou apresentar a implantação do modelo de gestão colegiada e descentralizada, em unidades funcionais, em um hospital público do município de Ribeirão Preto, SP, segundo a visão da equipe de enfermagem e da assistente técnica de saúde. Trata-se de estudo de caso histórico-organizacional, na vertente qualitativa, que se utilizou da análise temática de conteúdo, proposta por Bardin, para a análise dos dados. A instituição adotou a descentralização de sua estrutura administrativa a partir de 1999, mediante a aplicação da gestão compartilhada, o que possibilitou algumas melhorias internas, com repercussão positiva na assistência prestada ao usuário. A implantação verticalizada do processo parece ter prejudicado a adesão dos trabalhadores, embora a gestão colegiada tenha intensificado a comunicação, o compartilhamento do poder e da decisão. O estudo aponta, apesar dos avanços em relação à qualificação da assistência, que muito há que se fazer para se concretizar essa proposta gerencial inovadora.

O presente trabalho investigou os conhecimentos e atitudes dos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Rio Grande do Sul, em relação ao descarte dos resíduos sólidos dos serviços de saúde (RSSS). Realizou-se uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória descritiva, através de uma abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de entrevistas semi-estruturadas aplicadas a 24 profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Os dados foram categorizados através da análise de conteúdo, tendo sido identificadas quatro categorias: Significado da expressão resíduos sólidos de serviços de saúde; Separação dos resíduos sólidos dos serviços de saúde; Realização do curso/conhecimento e Profissionais que não realizam a separação. Os resultados ratificaram a importância de tratar com maior seriedade a questão apresentada, reforçando a necessidade do acesso às orientações adequadas.El presente trabajo pretiende investigar los conocimientos y actitudes de los profesionales del equipo de enfermería del Hospital de Clínicas de Porto (HCPA), Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, en relación al descarte de los residuos sólidos de los servicios de salud (RSSS). Fue realizada una pesquisa de naturaleza exploratoria descriptiva, a través de un abordaje cualitativo. Los datos fueron obtenidos a partir de encuestas semi estructuradas aplicadas a 24 profesionales del equipo de enfermaje. Se buscó la categorización de los datos a través del análisis de contenido. Fueron identificadas cuatro categorías: Significado de la palabra residuos sólidos de servicios de salud; Separación de los residuos sólidos de los servicios de salud; Realización del curso/conocimiento y Profesionales que no realizan la separación. Con los resultados, se ratificó la importancia de tratar con mayor seriedad la cuestión presentada, reforzando la necesidad del acceso a las orientaciones adecuadas.This work investigated the knowledges and attitudes of the professionals of the nursing group of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on solid residues in health services (SRHS). Was realized a search for exploratory descriptive nature, through a qualitative approach. The data were obtained from semi-structured interviews applied to 24 professionals of the nursing group. The categorization of the data came through content analysis. Four categories were identified: Meaning of the word solid residues in health services; Separation of solid residues of the health services; Realization of the course/knowledge and professionals who not do the separation. With the results, was confirmed the importance to treat more seriously this question presented, emphasizing the need for access to appropriate guidance.

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in the saliva of the nursing team of a teaching hospital in the interior of São Paulo State. Three saliva samples were collected from 351 individuals with an interval of two months between each collection. All ethical aspects were considered. In 867 (82.3%) cultures there was no identification of Staphylococcus aureus in the saliva, in 88 (17.7%) cultures Staphylococcus aureus was isolated, 26 (2.5%) of which were resistant to methicillin. The prevalence of professionals colonized by Staphylococcus aureus was 41.0% (144/351), of which 7.1% (25/351) were characterized as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Transient carriers represented 81.2% and persistent carriers 18.8%. Resistance to mupirocin was 73.1% of MRSA and 9.3% of MSSA. The results demonstrate that it is the nurse and nursing technician that are the professional categories most susceptible to MRSA. Broader discussion on the thematic and interventions are needed.Se trata de un estudio transversal que tuvo como objetivo investigar la presencia de Staphylococcus aureus en la saliva del equipo de enfermería de un hospital escuela del interior del estado de Sao Paulo. Fueron recolectadas tres muestras de saliva de 351 individuos con intervalo de dos meses. Todos los aspectos éticos fueron contemplados. En 867 (82,3%) culturas no hubo identificación de Staphylococcus aureus en la saliva, en 88 (17,7%) culturas fue aislado Staphylococcus aureus, siendo 26 (2,5%) resistentes a la meticilina. La prevalencia de profesionales colonizados por Staphylococcus aureus fue de 41,0% (144/351), de los cuales 7,1% (25/351) fueron caracterizados como Staphylococcus aureus resistentes a la meticilina. Los portadores transitorios representaron 81,2% y los persistentes 18,8%. La resistencia a la mupirocina fue de 73,1% entre los resistentes a la meticilina y 9,3% en los sensibles a la meticilina. Los resultados evidenciaron que son las enfermeras y los técnicos de enfermería las categorías profesionales más susceptibles al MRSA. Es necesario realizar una discusión más amplia sobre la temática e las intervenciones.Este é um estudo transversal e teve como objetivo investigar a presença de Staphylococcus aureus na saliva da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital escola, do interior paulista. Foram coletadas três amostras da saliva de 351 indivíduos, com intervalo de dois meses. Todos os aspectos éticos foram contemplados. Em 867 (82,3%) culturas não houve identificação de Staphylococcus aureus na saliva, em 88 (17,7%) culturas foi isolado Staphylococcus aureus, sendo 26 (2,5%) resistentes à meticilina. A prevalência de profissionais colonizados por Staphylococcus aureus foi de 41,0% (144/351), dos quais 7,1% (25/351) foram caracterizados como Staphylococcus aureus resistentes à meticilina. Os carreadores transitórios representaram 81,2% e os persistentes 18,8%. A resistência à mupirocina foi de 73,1% entre os resistentes à meticilina e 9,3% nos sensíveis à meticilina. Os resultados evidenciaram que enfermeiras e os técnicos de enfermagem representam as categorias profissionais mais suscetíveis ao MRSA. Discussão mais ampla sobre a temática e intervenções se fazem necessárias.

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a assistência em enfermagem na perspectiva da clínica ampliada em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). O estudo caracteriza-se como reflexão. A ampliação da clínica prevê um olhar ao ser humano considerando seu aspecto biológico associado à subjetividade de cada caso em particular por meio de uma abordagem integral, interdisciplinar e compartilhada. Faz-se necessário que ações conjuntas de uma equipe interdisciplinar modifiquem o cenário da UTI, local onde o modelo hegemônico historicamente se perpetua. Na enfermagem a responsabilidade com o indivíduo, seu bem-estar e o ambiente fazem parte de sua prática sendo possível uma participação efetiva e uma mudança da prática hegemônica para uma clínica ampliada.En este artículo se pretende reflexionar sobre los cuidados de enfermeria a la vista de la clínica ampliada en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). El estudio se caracteriza por la reflexión. La expansión de la clínica ofrece un vistazo a la hora de considerar su aspecto biológico humano de la subjetividad asociada a cada caso particular por un enfoque integral, interdisciplaria y compartida. Es necesario que los esfuerzos conjuntos de un equipo interdisciplinario para modificar la configuración de la UCI, donde históricamente se perpetúa el modelo hegemónico. En la enfermería la responsabilidad con el individuo, su bienestar y el medio ambiente son parte de su práctica puede ser una participación efectiva y una modificación de la práctica hegemónica de una clínica ampliada.This article aims to reflect on nursing care in view of the expanded clinic in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The study is characterized as a reflection. The expansion of the clinic provides a look at when considering their human biological aspect of subjectivity associated with each particular case by an integral approach, interdisciplinary and shared. It is necessary that joint efforts of an interdisciplinary team to modify the setting of the ICU, where historically the hegemonic model is perpetuated. In nursing responsibility with the individual, his welfare and the a change of hegemonic practice for extended clinic.

This study identifies the prevalence of medication errors in ICUs reported by nursing professionals, compares the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and health status changes of those professionals both involved and not involved with medication errors in ICUs. A total of 94 nursing professionals in three ICUs of a private hospital were studied: 39 (41.5%) nurses and 55 (58.5%) nursing technicians. HRQoL was assessed through the Portuguese version of the SF-36 instrument. Eighteen professionals (19.1%) reported medication errors during the month prior to data collection. The errors were reported in 61.1% of the cases and the most frequent ones were those in the administration phase (67.8%). The professionals who reported medication errors displayed worse health conditions than those who did not report errors.Este estudio tuvo como objetivos: identificar la prevalencia de errores de medicación en UTI relatados por profesionales de enfermería; comparar la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud (CVRS) y las alteraciones en el estado de salud de los profesionales envueltos y no envueltos con errores de medicación. Fueron investigados 94 profesionales de tres UTIs de un hospital privado, siendo 39 enfermeros (41,5%) y 55 (58,5%) técnicos de enfermería. La CVRS fue evaluada por la versión en portugués del instrumento SF-36. Dieciocho profesionales (19,1%) mencionaron haber cometido errores en el mes anterior a la investigación. Los errores fueron notificados en 61,1% de los casos y los más frecuentes fueron los encontrados en la fase de administración (67,8%). Los profesionales que relataron errores de medicación tuvieron tendencia al peor estado de salud, cuando comparados a los que no relataron errores.Este estudo teve como objetivos identificar a prevalência de erros de medicação em unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI), relatados por profissionais de enfermagem, comparar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) e as alterações no estado de saúde dos profissionais envolvidos e não envolvidos com erros de medicação. Foram pesquisados 94 profissionais de três UTIs de um hospital privado, sendo 39 enfermeiros (41,5%) e 55 (58,5%) técnicos de enfermagem. A QVRS foi avaliada pela versão em português do instrumento SF-36. Dezoito profissionais (19,1%) mencionaram ter cometido erro no mês anterior à pesquisa. Os erros foram notificados em 61,1% dos casos e os mais frequentes foram aqueles da fase de administração (67,8%). Os profissionais que relataram erro de medicação tiveram tendência a pior estado de saúde, quando comparados aos que não relataram erros.

This study aimed to describe and to analyze knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention among nursing team members working in direct care to adult and elderly patients at a university hospital. A descriptive and exploratory research was carried out between January and March 2009, after approval by the Research Ethics Committee at the study institution. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire. Participants were 386 professionals, of whom 64.8% were nursing auxiliaries/technicians and 35.2% baccalaureate nurses (BSN). The mean percentage of correct answers on the knowledge test was 79.4% (SD=8.3%) for nurses and 73.6% (SD=9.8%) for nursing auxiliaries/technicians. Both professional categories display knowledge deficits in some areas related to the theme. The identification of deficient areas can guide strategic planning with a view to the dissemination and adoption of prevention measures by the team.Este estudio tuvo por objetivo describir y analizar el conocimiento de los miembros del equipo de enfermería, que actúan directamente en la asistencia a pacientes adultos y ancianos, en un hospital universitario, sobre la prevención de la úlcera por presión. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo-exploratorio, realizado entre enero y marzo de 2009, aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación de la institución. Los datos fueron recolectaos por medio de un cuestionario validado. De los 386 participantes, 64,8% eran auxiliares/técnicos de enfermería y 35,2%, enfermeros. El porcentaje promedio de aciertos en la prueba de conocimiento fue 79,4% (de=8,3%) para los enfermeros y 73,6% (de=9,8%) para los auxiliares/técnicos de enfermería. Concluimos que ambas categorías de profesionales presentan déficits de conocimiento en algunas áreas del tema en referencia. La identificación de las áreas deficientes puede orientar la planificación de estrategias para diseminación y adopción de medidas preventivas por el equipo.O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever e analisar o conhecimento dos membros da equipe de enfermagem que atuam diretamente na assistência a pacientes adultos e idosos, em um hospital universitário, sobre a prevenção da úlcera por pressão. Trata-se de estudo descritivo-exploratório, realizado entre janeiro e março de 2009, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da instituição. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário validado. Participaram deste estudo 386 indivíduos, 64,8% eram auxiliares/técnicos de enfermagem e 35,2%, enfermeiros. Vê-se, pelos resultados, que a porcentagem média de acertos no teste de conhecimento foi de 79,4% (dp=8,3%) para os enfermeiros e 73,6% (dp=9,8%) para os auxiliares/técnicos de enfermagem. Conclui-se que ambas as categorias de profissionais apresentam déficits de conhecimento em algumas áreas referentes ao tema. A identificação das áreas deficientes pode nortear o planejamento de estratégias para disseminação e para adoção de medidas preventivas pela equipe.

The process of choosing heads can be strategic to achieve desired results in nursing care. This study presents an exploratory and descriptive research that aims to analyze the process of choosing heads for the ward, in the nursing area of a teaching hospital in Porto Alegre. Data was collected from registered nurses, technicians and nursing auxiliaries through a semi-structured interview technique and free choice of words. Three theme categories emerged from content analysis: process of choosing heads, managerial competences of the head-to-be and team articulation. Leadership was the word most frequently associated with the process of choosing heads. The consultation process for the choice of the leader also contributes to the success of the manager, as it makes the team members feel co-responsible for the results achieved and legitimizes the head-to-be in their group.El proceso de elección de dirigentes se reviste de importancia estratégica para el alcance de los resultados deseados en el cuidado de enfermería. Este estudio presenta una investigación exploratoria descriptiva, con el objetivo de analizar el proceso de elección de jefes de unidad, en el área de enfermería de un hospital de enseñanza, habiendo recolectado datos con enfermeros, técnicos y auxiliares de enfermería, mediante entrevista semiestructurada y evocación libre de palabras. Del análisis de contenido, emergieron tres categorías temáticas: 1) proceso de elección de jefes, 2) competencias administrativas del futuro jefe y, 3) articulación del equipo. La palabra liderazgo fue la más frecuentemente asociada al proceso de elección de jefes. El proceso de consulta para la elección de jefes contribuye para el éxito de la administración, ya que responsabiliza a los miembros del equipo por los resultados alcanzados y otorga legitimidad al futuro jefe del grupo.O processo de escolha de dirigentes reveste-se de importância estratégica para o alcance dos resultados desejados do cuidado de enfermagem. Este estudo apresenta pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, com o objetivo de analisar o processo de escolha de chefias de unidade, na área de enfermagem de um hospital de ensino, tendo-se coletado dados com enfermeiros, técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem, mediante entrevista semiestruturada e evocação livre de palavras. Da análise de conteúdo, emergiram três categorias temáticas: processo de escolha de chefias, competências gerenciais do futuro chefe e articulação da equipe. Liderança compreendeu a palavra mais frequentemente associada ao processo de escolha de chefia. O processo consultivo para a escolha dos chefes contribui para o sucesso da gestão, pois corresponsabiliza os membros da equipe pelos resultados alcançados e legitima o futuro chefe em seu grupo.

Foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa exploratória, método estudo de caso, objetivando caracterizar o perfil assistencial dos pacientes adultos internados no pronto-socorro clínico e cirúrgico de um hospital geral público no município de São Paulo como subsídio para o dimensionamento da equipe de enfermagem. Os sujeitos foram pacientes internados durante um período de trinta dias. Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação do instrumento de classificação de pacientes de Fugulin. O presente estudo permitiu verificar pacientes na categoria de cuidados intensivos, semi-intensivos, alta dependência, intermediária e mínima e taxa de ocupação de leitos acima da previsão oficial tornando a planta física inadequada para pacientes e profissionais, reflexo da falta de um serviço de regulação.Fue desarollada una pesquisa exploratoria, método de estudio de caso, cuyo objetivo fue caracterizar el perfil asistencial de los pacientes adultos internados en un servicio médico de urgencia clínico y quirúrgico de un hospital general público en el municipio de São Paulo como subsidio para el dimensionamiento del grupo de enfermería. Los sujetos fueron los pacientes internados durante el período de treinta días. Los datos fueron colectados a través de una aplicación del instrumento de clasificación de pacientes de Fugulin. Este estudio permitió verificar pacientes en la categoría de cuidados intensivos, semi-intensivos, alta dependencia, intermediaria y minima y la tasa de ocupación de lechos arriba de la previsión oficial, haciendo que la planta física se queda inadecuada para los pacientes y profesionales; reflejo de la falta de un servicio de regulación.It was developed an exploratory study, having as a method the study of case which aimed to characterize the profile of adult patients admitted at the emergency medical service in a general public hospital in São Paulo as subsidy for the nursing personal downsizing. Subjects were the patients admitted during the period of thirty days. Data was obtained through application of a patient classification instrument by Fugulin. This study showed patients in the category of intensive care, semi-intensive, high dependence, intermediate and minimal and occupation rate above official prediction making physical space inappropriate to the patients and professionals, reflex of the lack of control service.

The aim of this qualitative study was to comprehend the relationships of the care of the self, of care of the other, and of care "of the us" in the different dimensions of care, through an educational/reflexive/interpretative process with nursing professionals in a University Hospital, using the complexity perspective. The data were collected through workshops and submitted to content analysis. The following categories emerged: reflecting upon the meaning of care of the self, care of the other, and "of the us" for the "I - human being", and for the "I - nursing professional"; and reflecting and (re)constructing the meanings of the relationships of care for the self, care for the other, and care "for the us". The care "for the us" is an emerging theme, in construction, and impels a concern for the collective, as well as remits to the comprehension of the multiple and unending phenomenon of constant movement among the beings and between them and their environment, modifying, altering, and causing to be altered the networks of existent relationships.Se trata de un estudio de abordaje cualitativo con el objetivo de comprender las relaciones de cuidado de sí, del otro y "de nosotros" en las diferentes dimensiones del cuidado, a través de un proceso educativo/reflexivo/interpretativo con profesionales de enfermería de un Hospital Escuela, bajo la perspectiva de la complejidad. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante talleres y sometidos al análisis de contenido. Surgieron las categorías: reflexionado sobre el significado del cuidado de sí, del otro, y "de nosotros" para el "yo - ser humano" y para el "yo - profesional de enfermería"; y, reflexionando y (re)construyendo los significados de las relaciones del cuidado de sí, del otro y "de nosotros". El cuidado "de nosotros" es un tema nuevo, en construcción, incentiva la preocupación con el colectivo y se relaciona con la comprensión de los fenómenos múltiples e inagotables del constante movimiento entre los seres y de estos con su ambiente, modificando, alterando y haciendo alterar las redes de relaciones existentes.Este é estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com o objetivo de compreender as relações de cuidado de si, do outro e "do nós", nas diferentes dimensões do cuidado, através de um processo educativo/reflexivo/interpretativo com profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital escola, sob a perspectiva da complexidade. Os dados foram coletados mediante oficinas e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Emergiram as categorias: refletindo o significado do cuidado de si, do outro e "do nós" para o "eu - ser humano" e para o "eu - profissional de enfermagem" e, refletindo e (re)construindo os significados das relações do cuidado de si, do outro e "do nós". O cuidado "do nós" é tema emergente, em construção, impele a preocupação com o coletivo e remete à compreensão dos fenômenos múltiplos e inesgotáveis do constante movimento entre os seres e, desses, com seu ambiente, modificando, alterando e fazendo alterar as redes de relações existentes.

Postoperative pain management in children is a complex, multidimensional and subjective phenomenon. It represents a challenge for children, parents and health professionals. This study aimed to understand how mothers assess their children's pain management by the nursing team in the late postoperative phase of cardiac surgery. Empirical data collection was carried out through semistructured interviews with 17 mothers who accompanied their children. Data were subject to qualitative analysis, revealing that, for the mothers, taking good care results from the confidence they vest in the nursing team and from the observation of the medication interventions this team performs. Not taking good care of their children is a consequence of lack of information or inadequate communication between the team and the mothers. The results of this study permit identifying aspects that strengthen and weaken nursing care for these clients, contributing to the improvement of the delivered care.El manejo del dolor posoperatorio en el niño es un fenómeno complejo, multidimensional y subjetivo; siendo que se constituye en un desafío para los niños, padres y profesionales de la salud. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comprender como las madres evalúan el manejo del dolor de sus hijos, realizado por el equipo de enfermería, en el posoperatorio tardío de cirugía cardíaca. La recolección de datos empíricos fue realizada por medio de entrevista semiestructurada con 17 madres que acompañaron a sus hijos. Los datos fueron analizados cualitativamente. Aprendimos que para las madres cuidar bien es resultante de la confianza que ellas depositan en el equipo de enfermería y de la observación de las intervenciones medicamentosas que ese equipo realiza. El no cuidar bien de sus hijos es consecuencia de la falta de información o comunicación inadecuada entre el equipo y las madres. Los resultados de este estudio posibilitaron identificar aspectos que pueden fortalecer o fragilizar el cuidado de enfermería a esa clientela, de esa manera contribuyendo para la mejoría del cuidado prestado.O manejo da dor pós-operatória na criança é fenômeno complexo, multidimensional e subjetivo. Constitui-se em desafio, para as crianças, pais e profissionais de saúde. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender como as mães avaliam o manejo da dor de seus filhos, implementado pela equipe de enfermagem, no pós-operatório tardio de cirurgia cardíaca. A coleta de dados empíricos foi realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com 17 mães que acompanharam seus filhos. Procedeu-se à análise qualitativa dos dados e se apreendeu que, para as mães, cuidar bem é resultante da confiança que elas depositam na equipe de enfermagem e da observação das intervenções medicamentosas que essa equipe realiza. Não cuidar bem de seus filhos é consequência da falta de informação, ou comunicação inadequada entre equipe e mães. Os resultados deste estudo possibilitam identificar aspectos que fortalecem e fragilizam o cuidado de enfermagem a essa clientela, contribuindo para a melhoria do cuidado prestado.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) and depression, and relate them to the sociodemographic characteristics of nursing technicians and nursing assistants in a private hospital. This was an epidemiological and cross-sectional study. The number of technicians and assistants who participated in this study was 266. The instruments used were the WHOQOL-BREF and the Beck Depression Inventory. The evaluation of quality of life of nursing technicians and assistants showed similar values to those found in individuals with chronic diseases. The presence of health problems led to higher indices of depression and lower QoL scores in the general and psychological domains and correlated to labor activity. Night-shift workers had higher scores of depression. Understanding factors, related to professional activities, which trigger health problems and alter quality of life, can provide tools in the search for alternatives to remedy or mitigate their effects.El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la calidad de vida (CV) y depresión, y relacionarlos a las características sociodemográficas de técnicos y auxiliares de enfermería de un hospital privado. Se trata de un estudio epidemiológico y transversal. La cantidad de técnicos y auxiliares que participaron de este estudio fue de 266. Los instrumentos aplicados fueron el WHOQOL-bref y el inventario de depresión de Beck. La evaluación de la calidad de vida de los técnicos y auxiliares de enfermería presentó valores próximos a aquellos encontrados en individuos con patologías crónicas. La presencia de problemas de salud llevó a un mayor índice de depresión y menor puntaje de CV en el aspecto general y psicológico; también se correlacionaron a la actividad laboral. Los trabajadores del período nocturno presentaron puntajes más elevados de depresión. Conocer los factores desencadenantes de los problemas de salud y de alteración de la calidad de vida, relacionados a las actividades profesionales, puede instrumentalizar la búsqueda de alternativas para sanar o minimizar sus efectos.O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV) e depressão e relacioná-los às características sociodemográficas de técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem de um hospital privado. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico e transversal. A quantidade de técnicos e auxiliares que participaram deste estudo foi de 266. Os instrumentos aplicados foram o WHOQOL-bref e o inventário de depressão de Beck. A avaliação da qualidade de vida dos técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem apresentou valores próximos àqueles encontrados em indivíduos com patologias crônicas. A presença de problemas de saúde levou a maior índice de depressão e menor escore de QV no aspecto geral e psicológico e se correlacionaram à atividade laboral. Trabalhadores do período noturno apresentaram escores mais elevados de depressão. Conhecer fatores desencadeantes dos problemas de saúde e alteração da qualidade de vida, relacionados às atividades profissionais, pode instrumentalizar a busca de alternativas para sanar ou minimizar seus efeitos.

This study evaluated the knowledge of a nursing team from a public hospital in the state of São Paulo, Brazil concerning preventive measures recommended in the care delivered to patients colonized with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and, through the Health Beliefs Model, identified the factors influencing adherence or non-adherence to preventive measures. A total of 318 professionals from different units participated in the study. According to the analysis, the nursing team’s knowledge and perception of MRSA susceptibility was limited, which indicates the need for actions to improve the understanding of preventive measures employed in the care delivered to patients colonized or infected by this microorganism.Este estudio tuvo como objetivos evaluar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería, en un hospital público del Estado de Sao Paulo, sobre las medidas preventivas recomendadas en la asistencia a individuos colonizados con Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina (MRSA) e identificar los factores que influyen en la adhesión o no adhesión a las medidas preventivas, según el modelo de creencias en salud. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, con abordaje cualitativo-cuantitativo, en el cual participaron 318 profesionales de diferentes sectores de la institución. De acuerdo con el análisis realizado, el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería, así como la percepción de susceptibilidad al MRSA, fue limitado, demandando acciones para mejorar la comprensión de las medidas preventivas empleadas en la asistencia a pacientes colonizados o infectados por ese microorganismo.Este estudo teve como objetivos avaliar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital público do Estado de São Paulo sobre as medidas preventivas, recomendadas na assistência a indivíduos colonizados com Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina (MRSA) e identificar os fatores que influenciam na adesão ou não adesão às medidas preventivas, segundo o modelo de crenças em saúde. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, com abordagem quali-quantitativa, no qual participaram 318 profissionais de diferentes setores da instituição. De acordo com a análise realizada, o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem, assim como a percepção de suscetibilidade ao MRSA, foi limitado, demandando ações para melhor compreensão das medidas preventivas empregadas na assistência a pacientes colonizados ou infectados por esse microrganismo.

A comunicação deve acontecer constantemente a fim de reger as atividades gerenciais proporcionando informação, motivação e satisfação nos cargos. Tal estudo objetiva analisar as contribuições das pesquisas produzidas acerca da comunicação na gerência de enfermagem, tomando por base as publicações em periódicos nacionais. Trata-se de revisão integrativa da literatura, sendo incluídas dissertações, teses e artigos indexados na Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Systems Online (MEDLINE) e Banco de Dados Bibliográficos da Universidade de São Paulo (DEDALUS), no período de 1998 até 2008. O fortalecimento do processo comunicativo e a garantia de que ele ocorra de forma clara e eficiente é essencial para a gerência de enfermagem. É por meio desta comunicação eficiente que o enfermeiro garante identificação de problemas individuais e coletivos, podendo relacioná-los com a análise da situação encontrada e direcioná-los para um planejamento de cuidado apropriado e efetivo.La comunicación debe ocurrir constantemente, a fin de regir las actividades gerenciales, proporcionando información, motivación y satisfacción en las personas encargadas. Ese estudio tiene como objetivo analizar las contribuciones de las investigaciones producidas acerca de la comunicación en la gerencia de enfermería, basada en las publicaciones en periódicos brasileños. Esta es una Revisión Integradora de la Literatura que incluyó disertaciones, tesis y artículos indexados en los bancos de datos del Literatura de América Latina y del Caribe en las Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) y Base de datos bibliográfica de la Universidad de São Paulo (DEDALUS), entre 1998 y 2008. El fortalecimiento del proceso comunicativo y la garantía de que él ocurra de forma clara y eficiente es esencial para la gerencia de enfermería. Es por medio de esa comunicación eficiente que el enfermero garantiza la identificación de problemas individuales y colectivos, pudiendo relacionarles con el análisis de la situación encontrada y direccionarles hacia una planificación de cuidado apropiado y efectivo.Communication should occur constantly, in order to guide managerial activities, providing necessary information, motivation and satisfaction for people in charge. This study aims to analyze the contribution of researches produced on communication in nursing management, based on publications in Brazilian journals. Integrative Literature Review was used which included dissertations, theses and articles, indexed in Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Bibliographic Database of the University of São Paulo (DEDALUS), between 1998 and 2008. Strengthening the communication process and guaranteeing that it occurs in a clear and efficient way is essential for nursing management. Through this efficient communication nurses ensure the identification of individual and collective problems, thus being able to related them to the analysis of the found situation and direct them towards a planning of appropriate and effective care.

Estudo qualitativo realizado em um hospital de urgência em Aracaju-SE, o qual objetivou conhecer a percepção dos enfermeiros acerca do que seja uma equipe de enfermagem motivada, identificar as possíveis políticas motivacionais utilizadas pelos mesmos e se elas estão condizentes com as políticas propostas por Frederick Herzberg em sua teoria. Dos 20 enfermeiros participantes, a maioria percebeu a motivação como um conjunto de técnicas possíveis de moldar o comportamento do indivíduo no trabalho, associando-a a fatores extrínsecos e 60% não consideravam suas equipes motivadas. Percebeu-se que os tipos de políticas motivacionais que costumam ser aplicadas correspondem aos fatores intrínsecos que visam à auto-valorização e auto-realização dos indivíduos nas tarefas que executam.Estudio cualitativo realizado en un hospital de emergencia en Aracaju-SE, que tiene por objeto determinar la percepción de las enfermeras acerca de lo que es un equipo motivado de la enfermería, identificar posibles políticas de motivación utilizados por ellos y si son en consonancia con las políticas propuestas por Frederick Herzberg en su teoría. De las 20 enfermeras participantes, la mayoría de entender la motivación como un conjunto de técnicas posibles para dar forma al comportamiento del individuo en el trabajo, vinculándola a factores extrínsecos y el 60% no considera que su equipo motivado. Los tipos de políticas que normalmente se aplican motivacionales se dio cuenta de que estos corresponden a factores intrínsecos encaminadas a la recuperación de la libre y la libre realización de los individuos en las tareas en ejecuciónQualitative study held in an emergency hospital in Aracaju-SE, which aimed to know the perception of nurses about what is a motivated nursing team, to identify possible motivational policies used by them and if they are consistent with the policies proposed by Frederick Herzberg in his theory. Of the 20 nurses participants, the most understood the motivation as a set of techniques possible to shape the behavior of the individual at work, linking it to extrinsic factors and 60% did not consider his team motivated. The types of motivational policies that usually apply realized that these correspond to intrinsic factors aimed at self recovery and self realization of individuals in the tasks running.