Bem-Estar Psicológico De Docentes Das Ciências Da Saúde No Contexto Brasileiro: Uma Revisão Integrativa De Literatura

Abstract

Introduction: The pursuit of efficiency and quality in universities has led to an excessive workload for professors, particularly in the field of Health Sciences. They face pressure not only to produce manuscripts but also to engage in various activities such as teaching, committee work, and student mentoring. This scenario can have detrimental effects on their Psychological Well-Being (PWB) and Quality of Life (QoL). Objective: This study aims to identify and explore research focused on the PWB of Brazilian university professors in the field of Health Sciences. Method: An integrative literature review was conducted, searching databases including Brazil's CAPES, Latin American and Caribbean BVS (Virtual Health Library), MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF-Nursing, and Index-Psychology. A total of 395 studies conducted in Brazil between 2017 and 2022 were identified, and 15 of them met the inclusion criteria for the final sample. Results: Working conditions, excessive workload, low pay, and other factors were identified as detrimental to health and negatively impacting QoL. Additionally, a lack of relevant research on PWB in this context was found. Conclusion: The scarcity of research on PWB in Brazil highlights alarming teaching work conditions and the emergence of physical, psychological, and emotional health problems.