scholarly journals Work conditions and ergonomic factors of health risks to the nursing team of the Mobile Emergency Care - SAMU in Recife-PE city

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Bartolomeu José dos Santos Júnior ◽  
Cibele De Lima Souza Silveira ◽  
Ednaldo Cavalcante de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Ethics In Research ◽  
Health Nursing

ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the work conditions and ergonomic as factors of risks to health of the nursing team from Mobile Service Emergency SAMU/Recife-PE. Methods: this is about a descriptive and exploratory study, from quantitative approach. Population was performed from the nurse team. For data collection was applied a questionnaire of 37 questions, from July to September 2009. Data analysis was supported by the Epi-Info, with the presentation of the results in tables. This study has been approved by the Committee of Ethics in Research of the Federal University of Pernambuco (protocol number 064/09). Results: 61.9% of the sample had mental fatigue and muscle 65.1%; 73% said they received no guidance on ergonomics; when asked what could be done for the prevention of occupational illnesses related to the performance of its activities, 35% said the stretch, 11% continuing education, 16% of the exercise, 14% of gym work and 24% did not know. Regarding the gym work, 82.5% heard and this total, 92.1% think that could help in the prevention of musculoskeletal pain and would like the gym work in the service. Conclusion: The activity of the professional nurse who works in the SAMU is stressful to the musculoskeletal system, especially in regions of the spine, back, shoulders and neck. Descriptors: occupational health; nursing; pain; prevention. RESUMOObjetivo: analisar as condições de trabalho e a ergonomia como fatores de riscos à saúde da Equipe de Enfermagem do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência SAMU/Recife-PE. Métodos: estudo descritivo e exploratório, de abordagem quantitativa.  Foram participantes todos da equipe de enfermagem, após responderem um questionário. A análise dos dados foi subsidiada pelo programa Epi-Info, com a apresentação dos resultados em tabelas. Este estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (número de protocolo 064/09). Resultados: 61,9% da amostra possuíam fadiga mental e 65,1% muscular; 73% responderam que não receberam nenhuma orientação sobre ergonomia; quando questionados sobre o que poderia ser feito para a prevenção de doenças ocupacionais relacionadas ao desempenho de suas atividades, 35% responderam o alongamento, 11% a educação continuada, 16% os exercícios físicos, 14% a ginástica laboral e 24% não souberam informar. Em relação à ginástica laboral, 82,5% já ouviram falar e desse total, 92,1% acham que poderia ajudar na prevenção de dores osteomusculares e gostariam de ter a ginástica laboral no serviço. Conclusão: a atividade do profissional é desgastante para o sistema musculoesquelético, principalmente nas regiões da coluna vertebral, lombar, ombros e cervical. Descritores: saúde do trabalhador; enfermagem; dor, prevenção. RESUMENObjetivo: analizar las condiciones de trabajo y los factores ergonómicos de los riesgos para la salud del equipo de enfermería del Servicio Móvil de Emergencias SAMU/Recife-PE. Métodos: estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, de enfoque cuantitativo. Los participantes fueron todos del equipo de enfermería, después de responder a un cuestionario de julio a septiembre de 2009. El análisis de los datos fue apoyada por el Epi-Info, con la presentación de los resultados en tablas. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la Universidad Federal de Pernambuco (número de registro 064/09). Resultados: el 61,9% de la muestra tenía la fatiga mental y muscular 65,1%; 73% dijeron que habían recibido ninguna orientación en cuanto a ergonomía; cuando se le preguntó qué podría hacerse para la prevención de las enfermedades profesionales relacionadas con el desempeño de sus actividades, el 35% dijo que el tramo, el 11% de educación continua, el 16% del ejercicio, el 14% del trabajo de gimnasio y el 24% no sabía. En cuanto al trabajo de gimnasio, un 82,5% escuchado y este total, el 92,1% piensa que podría ayudar en la prevención del dolor musculoesquelético y quisiera que el trabajo de gimnasio en el servicio. Conclusión: la actividad de la enfermera profesional es estresante para el sistema músculo-esquelético, especialmente en las regiones de la columna, espalda, hombros y cuello. Descriptores: salud ocupacional; enfermería; el dolor; la prevención.  

scholarly journals Feelings and perceptions of the nursing team facing death and the dying process in the intensive care unit

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1367
Author(s):  
Aline Verissímo de Almeida ◽  
Anna Cecilia Melo Carvalho ◽  
Graciella Mara Ordones do Nascimento Brandão
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
Terapia Intensiva ◽  
Ethics In Research

ABSTRACTObjective: identifying the feelings and reactions of the nursing staff towards death and the dying process in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methodology: this is about a descriptive and exploratory study from qualitative approach, analyzing the subjects’ speeches, from the question: Which reactions towards death do the nursing staff working in ICU present? Data collection was conducted through questionnaires after the signing of Terms of Consent, held between July and August 2010, with ten nurses from the nursing staff, who work in intensive care unit of a medium-sized hospital in Goiás, as approved by UniEvangélica´s Ethics in Research committee with the 0155/2009 consent. Results: from analysis of the interviews two categories and two subcategories emerged: 1-Feelings experienced by the nursing staff toward death and the dying process of the client in their care; 2 - Unveiling the sensitivity of the nursing staff toward death and the dying process; 2.1-Bonding; 2.2-Religiosity. Conclusion: it was possible to see that death is still seen as an enigma and that the nursing staff experience feelings of incompetence, anxiety and lack of preparation in dealing with patients in the process of death and dying, yet living with this situation routinely. This suggests there is a need for clarification of how to deal with death and the dying process in the training of health professionals in order to provide complete and qualified. Descriptors: nursing staff; death; the intensive care unit.RESUMOObjetivo: identificar os sentimentos e as reações da equipe de enfermagem perante a morte e o processo de morrer na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Metodologia: estudo descritivo, exploratório, abordagem qualitativa, análise das falas dos sujeitos, a partir da questão norteadora: A equipe de enfermagem que trabalha em UTI apresenta quais reações perante a morte?  A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de questionários, após assinatura dos Termos de Consentimentos Livre e Esclarecido, entre julho e agosto de 2010, com dez profissionais da equipe de enfermagem, que trabalham em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital de médio porte do interior de Goiás, conforme aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da UniEvangélica com o parecer 0155/2009. Resultados: a partir das análises das entrevistas, emergiram duas categorias e duas subcategorias: 1- Sentimentos vivenciados pela equipe de enfermagem frente à morte e o processo de morrer do cliente que esta aos seus cuidados; 2- Desvelando a sensibilidade da equipe de enfermagem perante a morte e o processo de morrer; 2.1- Vínculo Afetivo; 2.2- Religiosidade. Conclusão: foi possível verificar que a morte ainda é vista como enigma e que a equipe de enfermagem experimenta sentimentos de incompetência, angústia e despreparo em lidar com pacientes em processo de morte e morrer, mesmo convivendo rotineiramente com essa situação. O que sugere haver necessidade de esclarecimento de como lidar com a morte e processo de morrer na formação dos profissionais de saúde, a fim de prestar assistência qualificada e integral. Descritores: equipe de enfermagem; morte; unidade de terapia intensiva.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar los sentimientos y las reacciones del personal de enfermería ante la muerte y el morir en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Metodología: enfoque descriptivo, exploratorio y cualitativo, analizando el discurso de los sujetos, a partir de la pregunta: ¿Qué reacciones presenta el personal de enfermería que trabaja en la UCI ante a la muerte? La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo a través de cuestionarios después de la firma de los términos de consentimiento, entre julio y agosto de 2010, con diez profesionales del personal de enfermería, que trabajan en la unidad de cuidados intensivos de un hospital de tamaño medio en Goiás, aprobado por el comité de la Ética en la Investigación de la UniEvangélica con el parecer 0155/2009. Resultados: Del análisis de las entrevistas surgió dos categorías y dos sub-categorías: 1-Los sentimientos experimentados por el personal de enfermería frente la muerte y el morir del cliente a su cargo; 2 - Descubrimiento de la sensibilidad del personal de enfermería ante de la muerte y el morir; 2.1-unión; 2,2 religiosidad. Conclusión: Fue posible ver que la muerte sigue siendo visto como un enigma y que los sentimientos que el personal de enfermería experimentan son la incompetencia, la ansiedad y la falta de preparación en el trato con los pacientes en el proceso de muerte y el morir, a pesar de que viven con esta situación de forma rutinaria. Esto sugiere que hay una necesidad de clarificación de cómo lidiar con la muerte y el proceso de morir en la formación de profesionales de la salud a fin de proporcionar una asistencia cualificada. Descriptores: el personal de enfermería; la muerte; la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

Predictors of health-related absenteeism, presenteeism and sick leave among brazilian elementary school teachers: A cross-sectional study

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 709-719
Author(s):  
Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam ◽  
Yara Machado da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Work Place ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Related Absenteeism ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND: The health risks that usually affect teachers are already known; however, the predictors of health related absenteeism, presenteeism, and sick leave have not yet been fully described. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the predictors of health-related absenteeism, presenteeism, and sick leave among elementary school teachers. METHODS: This study involved a probabilistic sample of 519 Brazilian elementary school teachers. The outcomes were days of health-related absenteeism, presenteeism, and sick leave in the previous 12 months. Work-place and individual factors were the independent variables analyzed. RESULTS: Inadequate infrastructure of schools, disability, and medical consultations were positively associated with all outcomes. Teachers who reported having a chronic disease, common mental disorders, and voice disorders presented higher absenteeism and presenteeism days. Musculoskeletal pain and low job support were associated with higher presenteeism and sick leave days. Teachers who performed strength and flexibility activities presented less presenteeism, those who reported physical violence at school were more frequently absent, and teachers with depersonalization presented a higher likelihood of sick leave. CONCLUSIONS: The prevention of health-related absenteeism, presenteeism, and sick leave among elementary teachers should ensure adequate work conditions and prevention and monitoring of health risks.

scholarly journals Pedagogical training of medicine professors

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilce Maria da Silva Campos Costa
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Pedagogical Training ◽  
Teaching Competence ◽  
Negative Factors

This study examines the pedagogical training process of medical professors at a Brazilian university, the meanings attributed to it, and the positive and negative aspects identified in it. This is a descriptive-exploratory study, using a qualitative approach with a questionnaire utilizing open-ended and closed questions and a semi-structured interview. The majority of queried individuals had no formal teacher training and learned to be teachers through a process of socialization that was in part intuitive or by modeling those considered to be good teachers; they received pedagogical training mainly in post-graduate courses. Positives aspects of this training were the possibility of refresher courses in pedagogical methods and increased knowledge in their educational area. Negative factors were a lack of practical activities and a dichotomy between theoretical content and practical teaching. The skills acquired through professional experience formed the basis for teaching competence and pointed to the need for continuing education projects at the institutional level, including these skills themselves as a source of professional knowledge.

scholarly journals Prevalence of hepatitis B and C seropositivity in pregnant women

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Natalina da Silva Fernandes ◽  
Michelly de Melo Alves ◽  
Michelly Lorrane de Souza ◽  
Gleyce Alves Machado ◽  
Gleiber Couto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Hospital Records ◽  
Significance Level

The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of hepatitis B and C seropositivity in pregnant women attended in a public maternity hospital located in Catalao-GO from 2005 to 2009. Descriptive, exploratory study conducted through patients` hospital records. For data analysis, we used SPSS version 18.0. The confidence interval (CI) was calculated using the Person χ² test, considering a significance level of 5% (p <0.05). The prevalence of HBV was 5.64% and HCV 0.098%, predominantly in young pregnant women aged between 20 and 30 years old, single and in their first pregnancy.

scholarly journals Estudio exploratorio de la ansiedad escénica y la respiración diafragmática en el aula de saxofón | Scoping study of the stage fright and diaphragmatic breathing in the saxophone classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Eladio Sellés Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Cerebral Hemispheres ◽  
Stage Fright ◽  
Diaphragmatic Breathing ◽  
Scoping Study ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
El Sistema

El presente estudio surge como fruto de la experiencia como instrumentista de viento, que ha llevado a tomar consciencia sobre los distintos problemas que son comunes a los instrumentistas de esta familia; aunque, concretamente, se ha partido de la observación de los saxofonistas. El adecuado trabajo de la técnica respiratoria diafragmática en el aula instrumental, tranquilizará el sistema nervioso, facilitará la comunicación entre los hemisferios cerebrales y equilibrará la energía del músico; trabajo que se verá potenciado gracias a la aplicación de diversas técnicas respiratorias durante el proceso de aprendizaje respiratorio en clase. Este artículo muestra un estudio exploratorio acerca de los principales problemas que aquejan a los músicos y las formas de afrontarlo desde el aula de Saxofón que siguen los docentes; así, se ha podido comprobar que, a nivel pedagógico, la escasez bibliográfica queda justificada por la falta de importancia didáctica que se le da en el aula.AbstractThe present study arises as a result of the experience as an instrumentalist of wind, which has led to taking awareness of the various issues that are common to the instrumentalists of this family; Although, in particular, has started from the observation of the saxophonists. Proper work of the diaphragmatic breathing technique in the instrumental classroom, reassured nervous system, will facilitate communication between the cerebral hemispheres and balance the power of the musician; work, which will be enhanced through the application of different breathing techniques during the process of respiratory learning in class. This article shows an exploratory study about the main problems afflicting musicians and forms of address it from the classroom of saxophone following teachers; Thus, is has been found that educational level, the bibliographic shortage is justified by the lack of didactic importance given in the classroom.

scholarly journals Nursing professionals’ biosafety in confronting COVID-19

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Alice Santos da Silva ◽  
Morgana Cristina Leôncio de Lima ◽  
Cynthia Angélica Ramos de Oliveira Dourado ◽  
Clarissa Mourão Pinho ◽  
Maria Sandra Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Equipment Availability ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
Internal Flux ◽  
Nursing Professionals

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the nursing professionals’ biosecurity in confronting COVID-19. Methods: This is a Survey type study. Nursing professionals were invited via messaging apps, using self-applied data collection forms. The sample selection (n=693) was non-probabilistic. A descriptive data analysis was conducted. Results: considering the biosafety aspects in facing COVID-19, 79.0% of the participants had not received training or considered it insufficient, 69.3% reported the lack of personal protective equipment during work, and 81.8% did not feel safe with the internal flux adaptations for handling COVID-19 cases. Conclusion: Continuous and effective nursing team training and personal protective equipment availability are necessary, as well as internal flow adjustments for attending suspected or confirmed cases.

scholarly journals ICT in the Primary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Darko Dukić ◽  
Slavko Petrinšak ◽  
Pavao Pinjušić
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Computer Classrooms ◽  
Insight Into

The aim of the study was to explore various issues related to the introduction and use of ICT in primary schools in eastern and central Croatia from the viewpoint of informatics teachers. A total of 232 respondents participated in the survey. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied in data analysis. The results indicate that the equipment in computer classrooms is only partially satisfactory. LCD projectors and multimedia computers are mostly used in teaching informatics. The research also revealed that teachers are aware of the importance of ICT implementation in classrooms. However, they are less satisfied with the professional development opportunities. Their responses also suggest that they are ready to participate in the curriculum development process, undertake continuing education, and focus on pupils and their learning. In addition, the analysis showed that teachers, regardless of their background characteristics, share similar views. So far, the issues discussed in this paper have only been superficially examined. The present study expands previous research by providing insight into the practice and attitudes of informatics teachers in Croatian primary schools.

scholarly journals Analysis of proxemic communication with HIV/AIDS patients

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 491-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão ◽  
Simone de Sousa Paiva ◽  
Namie Okino Sawada ◽  
Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Visual Contact ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Frequent Contact ◽  
Gender Influence ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
Tone Of Voice ◽  
Hiv Aids

This descriptive and exploratory study analyzed the proxemic factors of the nursing team and HIV/AIDS patients in a hospital environment in Fortaleza - CE, between October and November 2004. Data were collected through non-participant observation. Forty-one interactions were analyzed, in which no gender influence was observed. The professional's position towards the patient was mainly standing; intimate distance occurred in 21.95% of interactions, which were mostly related to technical procedures; personal distance predominated in 63.41% of cases, which were related to technical care; social distance occurred in 14.64% of interactions, which were aimed at conservation; obstacles were present in 15 interactions; local touch was the most frequent contact behavior; visual contact was present in 11 interactions, with a view to regulating the conversation flow; the tone of voice was found always adequate. Through proxemics, we can identify important factors in communication with HIV/AIDS patients.

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