THE BURNOUT SYNDROME IN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT A REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN RECIFE: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge of health professionals Hospital of Montilla on the administration of drugs in emergencies. Material: cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Hospital of Montilla (Córdoba). A questionnaire to doctors and nurses were distributed by random sampling during the month of December 2014. A survey of Machado de Azevedo et al. (2012) that consists of 9 items for the assessment of knowledge on medication administration was used. Results: The sample was composed of 59.1% of physicians and 40.9% of nurses with an average age of 38.05 (SD±8.981). Regarding the situation of respondents, 72.7% had received prior training. Regarding their own self-assessment, 72.7% considered to have a satisfactory knowledge of drug administration. 90.9% of respondents known to exist protocols on the administration of drugs in his unit. Discussion: Although the knowledge of drug delivery is acceptable for health workers, there are differences between the two analyzed collectives. Therefore, it would be ideal to perform adequate training and retraining of staff for optimal knowledge and, in this way, improve health care.

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Health professionals’ perspectives on the discharge process and continuity of care for stroke survivors discharged home in regional Australia: A qualitative, descriptive study

Nursing and Health Sciences ◽

10.1111/nhs.12590 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 253-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ashley Kable ◽

Amanda Baker ◽

Dimity Pond ◽

Erica Southgate ◽

Alyna Turner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Continuity Of Care ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Stroke Survivors ◽

Discharge Process ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Regional Australia

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Association between burnout and cortisol secretion, perceived stress, and psychopathology in palliative care unit health professionals

Palliative & Supportive Care ◽

10.1017/s1478951517000244 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 286-297 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

José Carlos Fernández-Sánchez ◽

José Manuel Pérez-Mármol ◽

Antonia Blásquez ◽

Ana María Santos-Ruiz ◽

María Isabel Peralta-Ramírez

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Health Workers ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Palliative Care Unit ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Cortisol Secretion ◽

Palliative Care Units ◽

Waking Up

ABSTRACTObjective:A high incidence of burnout has been reported in health professionals working in palliative care units. Our present study aims to determine whether there are differences in the secretion of salivary cortisol between palliative care unit health professionals with and without burnout, and to elucidate whether there is a relationship between burnout syndrome and perceived stress and psychopathological status in this population.Method:A total of 69 health professionals who met the inclusion criteria participated in our study, including physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants. Some 58 were women (M = 29.65 years, SD = 8.64) and 11 men (M = 35.67 years, SD = 11.90). The level of daily cortisol was registered in six measurements taken over the course of a workday. Burnout syndrome was evaluated with the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services Survey (MBI–HSS), the level of perceived stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, and psychopathological status was gauged using the SCL–90–R Symptoms Inventory.Results:There were statistically significant differences in secretion of cortisol in professionals with high scores on a single subscale of the MBI–HSS [F(3.5) = 2.48, p < 0.03]. This effect was observed 15–30 minutes after waking up (p < 0.01) and at bedtime (p < 0.06). Moreover, the professionals with burnout showed higher scores on the psychopathology and stress subscales than professionals without it.Significance of results:A higher score in any dimension of the burnout syndrome in palliative care unit health professionals seems to be related to several physiological and psychological parameters. These findings may be relevant for further development of our understanding of the relationship between levels of burnout and cortisol secretion in the health workers in these units.

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Humanization of childbirth: meanings and perceptions of nurses

Escola Anna Nery ◽

10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2016-0366 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Andrêssa Batista Possati ◽

Lisie Alende Prates ◽

Luiza Cremonese ◽

Juliane Scarton ◽

Camila Neumaier Alves ◽

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Keyword(s):

Child Health ◽

Professional Practice ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Maternal And Child Health ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Southern Brazil ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

And Child Health

Abstract Objective: To know the meanings attributed to humanized childbirth by nurses of an obstetric center. Method: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out with nurses from a teaching hospital, located in southern Brazil. An operational proposal was used. The participants were six nurses who worked in the service. Results: The humanization of childbirth was understood as a set of practices and attitudes based on dialogue, empathy and embracement; the provision of guidelines; the appreciation of parturients' singularities; the performance of procedures proven to be beneficial to maternal and child health and continuous professional updating. Conclusion: The humanization of birth is still a challenge in professional practice. The role of women, the respect for their rights and the commitment of health professionals are the foundation of the humanization of childbirth.

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A Descriptive Study About Burnout Syndrome and Obesity in Senior and Middle Managers

Strategic Human Capital Development and Management in Emerging Economies - Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-1974-4.ch010 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 219-249

Author(s):

Aide Aracely Maldonado-Macías ◽

María del Rocío Camacho-Alamilla ◽

Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz ◽

Juan Luis Hernández-Arellano

Keyword(s):

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Middle Level ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

World Health ◽

Ciudad Juarez ◽

Senior Managers ◽

Health Organization ◽

Capital Development

Burnout syndrome (BS) and obesity have a high economic impact on different fields. This chapter presents a descriptive study of both conditions among middle and senior managers in the maquiladora industry of Ciudad Juarez. The Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey- was administered to six companies. A sample of 361 participants informed their weight and height. Five levels of Burnout were obtained. Obesity was studied according to the World Health Organization criteria. Results found that 29.8% is exempt from BS, 10.5% has low level, 12.9% has a middle level, 28.2% a fairly level and 18.5% an extreme level of BS. In addition, 34% of the sample suffers from some degree of obesity. Work psychosocial aspects and their effects on human capital development in the industrial sector are not sufficiently studied in developing countries so that to develop strategies for the prevention and effective handling of both BS and obesity.

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Growing Older Out of the Closet: A Descriptive Study of Older LGB Persons Living in Lisbon, Portugal

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415019836107 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 88 (4) ◽

pp. 422-439 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Henrique Pereira ◽

Brian de Vries ◽

António Serzedelo ◽

Juan Pedro Serrano ◽

Rosa Marina Afonso ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Health Care Services ◽

American Studies ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Urban Center ◽

Care Services ◽

And Bisexual

There is a paucity of information regarding the needs of older Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) adults in Portugal; to help address this imbalance, this article describes a sample of Portuguese LGB older adults living in the large, urban center of Lisbon. Specifically, the article describes (a) the broad sociodemographic characteristics of LGB 60 years of age or older; (b) the type and level of social support and the nature of interpersonal relationships of these older LGB persons; (c) their physical and sexual health; and (d) the experiences and concerns when accessing social and health-care services, including disclosing their identity to social and health professionals. Across these areas, we further seek to evaluate any differences attributable to gender and compare our results to those in the literature, largely derived from North American studies.

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Burnout em Profissionais da Saúde Portugueses: Uma Análise a Nível Nacional

Acta Médica Portuguesa ◽

10.20344/amp.6460 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 24 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

João Marôco ◽

Ana Lúcia Marôco ◽

Ema Leite ◽

Cristina Bastos ◽

Maria José Vazão ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Working Conditions ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Care Delivery ◽

National Level ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Well Being ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Ordinal Scale ◽

Personalized Health

Introduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome, characterized by a state of high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization and low personal accomplishment, which leads to erosion of personal, professional and health values. This study reports the incidence of burnout in Portuguese Healthcare professionals. Material and Methods: Burnout in Portugal’s health professionals was assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey, using a zero (never) to six (always) ordinal scale, on a sample of 1 262 nurses and 466 physicians with mean age of 36.8 year (SD = 12.2) and 38.7 (SD = 11.0), respectively. Participants came from all national districts (35% Lisbon, 18% Oporto, 6% Aveiro, 6% Setúbal, 5% Coimbra, 5% Azores and Madeira), working in hospitals (54%), Families’ Health Units (30%), Personalized Health Units (8%) and other public or private institutions (8%). Results: Analysis of MBI-HSS scores, stratified by district, revealed that both types of professionals had moderate to high levels of burnout (M = 3.0, SD = 1.7) with no significant differences between the two groups. Vila Real (M = 3.8, SD = 1.7) and Madeira (M = 2.5, SD = 1.5) were the regions where burnout levels were higher and lower, respectively. Burnout levels did not differ significantly between Hospital, Personalized Health Units and Families’ Health Centers. Professionals with more years in the function were less affected by Burnout (r = -0.15). No significant association was observed with the duration of the working day (r = 0.04). The strongest predictor of burnout was the perceived quality of working conditions (r = -0.35). Discussion: The occurrence of the burnout syndrome in Portuguese health professionals is frequent, being associated with a poor working conditions perception and reduced professional experience. The incidence of the burnout syndrome shows regional differences which may be associated with different and suboptimal conditions for health care delivery. Results suggest the need for interventions aimed at improving working conditions and initial job training of health professionals, as requisites for a good professional practice and personal well-being. Conclusions: At the national level, between 2011 and 2013, 21.6% of healthcare professionals showed moderate burnout and 47.8% showed high burnout. The perception of poor working conditions was the main predictor of burnout occurrence among the Portuguese health professionals.

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