scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of aggression against Spanish nursing personnel and effects on somatisation of physical symptoms

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e034143 ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽  
María del Mar Molero Jurado ◽  
África Martos Martínez ◽  
María del Mar Simón Márquez ◽  
Nieves Fátima Oropesa Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Body ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Nursing Professionals

IntroductionViolence against nursing personnel in their place of work is a severe problem generating important consequences for these workers. Even though there is a large body of research on the subject, the emotional impact of aggression against healthcare workers continues to be debated.ObjectivesThe objective of this quantitative, observational cross-sectional study was to analyse the effects of aggression against nursing personnel and the mediating role of anxiety in somaticising physical symptoms.MethodThe sample was made up of 1357 nursing professionals who answered questionnaires evaluating their sensitivity to anxiety and the presence of somatic symptoms.ResultsOf the professionals who indicated that they had been the victims of aggression by family members or patients in the previous year, 52.8% said it had happened to them on one occasion, 25.2% had experienced two episodes, while 6.9% and 15.1% said they had undergone three or more aggressions, respectively. Although 89.3% of the professionals affected by acts of indicated that they had not undergone physical or psychological consequences, there was a higher prevalence of somatic alteration among workers who had been victims of violence in the workplace. Furthermore, aggression at work had a direct effect on physical somatisation, which in turn acted as a mediator in the level of anxiety of nursing professionals. Thus, aggression increased the level of anxiety of nurses through the appearance of somatic symptoms.ConclusionsThe results are discussed based on some of the consequences that appeared after episodes of aggression in the healthcare sector and their relationship.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Alexithymia in Patients with Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms: A Cross-sectional Study in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-145
Author(s):  
Ahmed Rady ◽  
Roa Gamal Alamrawy ◽  
Ismail Ramadan ◽  
Mervat Abd El Raouf
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Symptom ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Medically Unexplained ◽  
Unexplained Physical Symptoms

Background: There is a high incidence of alexithymia in people who report medically unexplained symptoms. There have been limited studies on the prevalence of alexithymia in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) in various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of alexithymia in patients with MUPS and examine their socio-demographic data. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 196 patients with MUPS were recruited from tertiary care internal medicine and neuropsychiatry clinics during the first quarter of 2019. Patients completed a structured interview; socio-demographic and medical history data were collected. Somatic symptom severity was assessed using the Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15). Alexithymia was assessed using the Arabic version of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Results: General fatigue was the most common complaint observed, followed by headache and dyspepsia. In addition, 73.5% of patients had a high Patient Health Questionnaire score, 17.9% had somatic symptoms of medium severity, while 8% and 0.5% had low and marginal somatic symptoms, respectively. Alexithymia was presented in 49.5%, 22.9% had no alexithymia, and 27.6% had borderline/intermediate alexithymia.A weak positive correlation (r<0.4) was found between somatic symptom severity and alexithymic psychopathology (r=0.277;p<0.05). Only the ‘difficulty identifying feelings’ dimension of alexithymic psychopathology was positively correlated with the severity of somatic symptoms (r=0.271;p<0.05). Conclusion: Alexithymia is associated with the development of MUPS.

Psychological Morbidity Among Post-COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Chennai, South India

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
D. Devi ◽  
V. Monica ◽  
Ravi Santhosh ◽  
Vijaya Raghavan ◽  
P. Poornachandrika
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Psychological Morbidity ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health threat and is by far the largest outbreak of atypical pneumonia, since the SARS outbreak in 2003. A range of psychiatric morbidities such as persistent depression, anxiety, panic attacks, delirium and suicidality were observed in the post infectious state across the world. Hence, the aim of the study was to understand the psychological status of the patients affected by COVID during their post-COVID follow-up period and to examine the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with high psychological morbidity. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in the post-COVID follow up clinic, at a tertiary care hospital between the months of August - November 2020, using a semi structured proforma and rating scales such as Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) for depression, anxiety and insomnia, respectively. Results: The study results indicate that the prevalence of depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients was 21.9% and 11.9%, respectively. Insomnia was observed among 21.7%Among various sociodemographic and clinical variables examined, it was observed that female gender, patients with ongoing stressors and patients with post-COVID-19 persistent physical symptoms were found to be associated with greater depression and anxiety among the study population. Conclusions: Persistent physical symptoms and ongoing life stressors are found to be associated with depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients. Hence, periodic screening for individuals with persisting physical symptoms and care for the vulnerable population such as those with ongoing stressors will provide a significant advantage in the follow up of the mental health of the patients affected with COVID-19.

The effect of humour on nursing professionals’ psychological well‐being goes beyond the influence of empathy: a cross‐sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 474-483
Author(s):  
Ginés Navarro‐Carrillo ◽  
Jorge Torres‐Marín ◽  
José Manuel Corbacho‐Lobato ◽  
Hugo Carretero‐Dios
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Níveis de estresse da equipe de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico: estudo transversal

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Flávia Barreto Tavares Chiavone ◽  
Andrea Tayse de Lima Gomes ◽  
Cláudia Cristiane Filgueira Martins Rodrigues ◽  
Larissa De Lima Ferreira ◽  
Pétala Tuani Candido de Oliveira Salvador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Initial Phase ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Aim: to measure the stress levels of nursing professionals from the surgical center of a university hospital in northeastern Brazil. Method: this is a descriptive and cross-sectional study using a quantitative approach that was performed with 57 workers from the researched sector. The data collection was performed in February 2015, through the application of a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory. Result: it was verified that only 11 (19.3%) professionals presented some stage of stress; however, a concern is pointed out in the study regarding the stage of stress in which workers are: resistance. This indicates that stress is no longer in its initial phase. Regarding the inferential analysis of the data, it was evidenced that the practice of physical activity is a protective factor against the incidence of stress. Conclusion: although the investigated sector has potentially stressful characteristics, being a closed sector, the population investigated presented low levels of stress incidence.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo ◽  
Cate Goodlad ◽  
Michelle Clemenger ◽  
San San Haddoub ◽  
Jacqueline McGrory ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Loss Of Appetite ◽  
Over Time

Introduction. Little is known about physical symptoms in peritoneal dialysis (PD) Patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptoms (general and abdominal) in PD patients.Methods. A cross-sectional study, with subsequent followup, using an author-designed 21 symptoms questionnaire (15 nonabdominal and 6 abdominal). Each symptom was assessed on a scale 0–3 for severity (none–severe) and frequency (never–every day).Results. We studied 41 patients, mean age years, 56% male, 19.5% diabetics, and 51.5% on APD. Mean number of symptoms was and total symptoms score was with abdominal scores of . Most frequent symptoms were lack of energy, itching, cramps, poor sleep, and loss of appetite. A second evaluation in 20 patients disclosed no statistical difference between the first and second assessments, or between subgroups. Cramps were the only symptoms which decreased over time (). Lack of energy did not correlate with haemoglobin, neither did itching with phosphate level.Conclusions. Physical symptoms are frequent and troublesome; they relate to advanced kidney disease and not specifically to PD. Symptoms remain stable over time and do not appear to relate to dialysis parameter markers.

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