Analysis of Fatigue Among Nurse Educators in Brazilian Public Universities During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental Workload and Social Support in Primary Health Care Workers

Silva,

Lima,

Costa

et al. 2024

“…In this context, better working conditions for nursing have been widely debated through demands such as reduced working hours, special retirement, decent rest and compatible minimum wages. The nursing category has always been marked by low political organization around the common interests of its practitioners and, consequently, by low participation in the formulation of public policies, which delays all valid and interesting demands [26][27] .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of Work Life Among Nursing Workers Who Work in Hospitals

Souza,

Ribeiro,

Teixeira

et al. 2023

Objectives: to verify the social, work and health factors that may affect the quality of work life of nursing professionals who work in hospital environments. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out at a public hospital in Cuiabá-MT. The sample included 486 nursing workers, 103 nurses and 383 nursing technicians and assistants. The sociodemographic, professional and health and the Total Quality of Work Life (TQWL-42) questionnaires were used. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out. Results: in the general classification of quality of work life, 33% of nurses and 29.2% of high school-level workers were dissatisfied. A higher quality of work life was associated with aspects of physical and mental disposition, ability to work, care from health/social assistance services, rest time and aspects of freedom of expression, interpersonal relationships, autonomy and leisure time. The lowest means were related to nursing professionals who work 40 hours per week. Conclusion: the results revealed that several factors are linked to a reduced perceived quality of work life among nursing professionals. Among these factors, the nature of occupational responsibilities, the weekly working hours and the remuneration received stand out. These elements were identified as significant influences on the quality of work life of these professionals.

Qualidade De Vida No Trabalho Entre Trabalhadores Da Enfermagem No Espaço Do Hospital

Souza,

Ribeiro,

Teixeira

et al. 2023

RESUMO Objetivos: verificar os fatores sociais, laborais e de saúde que possam afetar a qualidade de vida no trabalho dos profissionais de enfermagem que atuam no ambiente hospitalar. Método: estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital público de Cuiabá-MT. A amostra contou com 486 trabalhadores de enfermagem, 103 enfermeiros e 383 técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem. Foram utilizados os questionários: sociodemográfico, profissional e de saúde; e o Total Quality of Work Life - TQWL-42. Procedeu-se à análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: na classificação geral de Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho, 33%, dos enfermeiros e 29,2%, dos trabalhadores de nível médio se mostraram insatisfeitos. Uma maior Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho esteve associada aos aspectos de disposição física e mental, capacidade para o trabalho, assistência de serviços de saúde/assistência social, tempo de repouso e os aspectos de liberdade de expressão, relações interpessoais, autonomia e tempo de lazer. As menores médias estiveram relacionadas aos profissionais da enfermagem que cumprem jornada semanal de trabalho de 40 horas. Conclusão: os resultados revelaram que diversos fatores estão vinculados a uma percepção reduzida da Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho dos profissionais da enfermagem. Entre esses fatores, destacam-se a natureza das responsabilidades ocupacionais, a carga horaria semanal de trabalho e a remuneração recebida. Estes elementos foram identificados como influências significativas na Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho desses profissionais.