Predictors associated with absenteeism-disease among Nursing professionals working in an emergency hospital service

Quality of life and work engagement among nursing staff at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

This article investigates the correlation between work engagement and work-related quality of life among nursing staff at a public hospital in São Paulo State, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study of nursing personnel was conducted from December 2020 to January 2021, using the Brazilian versions of the Work & Well-being Survey (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale - UWES) and the Work-related Quality of Life (WRQoL) scale, following Walton's model. Nursing staffs returned a strong positive correlation (r≥0.70) between the social integration domain of the WRQoL and the vigour dimension of the UWES (r=0.88; p=<0.001); a moderate positive correlation (r≥0.40≤0.69) between working conditions (WRQOL) and the vigour (r=0.40; p<0.001), dedication (r=0.40; p<0.001) and overall score (r=0.41; p<0.001) dimensions of the UWES. Correlations were positive and weak (r≤0.39) for the other WRQoL domains and the UWES dimensions. It was concluded that personnel with satisfactory levels of quality of life tend to show higher levels of engagement at work. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing professionals were strongly engaged and satisfied with their work-related quality of life.

Relationship Between Psychopathological Symptoms, Coping Strategies and Sexual Orientation of Nursing Professionals in Pandemic COVID-19

The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between psychopathological symptoms, coping strategies, and the sexual orientation of Brazilian nursing professionals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and analytical study with 1737 nurses, midwives, nursing assistants, and technicians, working at different levels of health care, direct assistance and/or administrative/managerial assistance, and linked to teaching and research. These included socio-demographic data, Psychopathological Symptom Assessment Scale, and coping strategies inventory. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon, Mann–Whitney, and Kruskal Wallis tests were used, with a significance level of 0.05. Statistically significant differences were evidenced between psychoticism; obsessiveness-compulsivity; somatization and anxiety, indicating mental suffering. Bisexual professionals showed greater severity of psychopathological symptoms. As for the coping strategy, there is a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of Withdrawal, Responsibility, Escape from Fear, and Self-Control, according to sexual orientation. The factors Withdrawal, Self-control, and Responsibility had higher means in bisexuals (p < 0.05) and lower means in confrontation (p > 0.05). In homosexuals, the highest mean scores were for the problem solving and social support factors (p > 0.05) and lowest in the Withdrawal factor (p < 0.05). Among heterosexuals, the highest mean score was in confrontation (p > 0.05) and the lowest in avoidance (p < 0.05). This study reinforces the importance of reflecting on the life context and work settings of nursing professionals, especially bisexual women, through the influence of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on their mental health. The data can guide actions that minimize the impacts on mental health, in addition to recognizing, based on the findings, a collective complaint from the professional category to the health authorities and competent bodies, as a way of explaining the context experienced in the locus of their work.

Absenteísmo de enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem na unidade de urgência e emergência

RESUMO Objetivo: Associar o absenteísmo dos enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem com o ambiente de trabalho na unidade de urgência e emergência. Método: Estudo de coorte, unidade de urgência e emergência de hospital público, 57 técnicos de enfermagem e 14 enfermeiros, de outubro de 2017 a outubro de 2018. Aplicação de instrumento com dados sociodemográficos e laborais, absenteísmo referido e versão brasileira validada do Nursing Work Index Revised. Análise por regressão logística múltipla, associações significativas se p< 0,05. Resultados: Ambiente de trabalho apresentou média 3,10 para enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem. Quanto mais desfavorável o ambiente, maior a chance de não comparecimento ao trabalho. Fatores que aumentam a chance de absenteísmo: ser solteiro ou divorciado e trabalhar em período noturno. Fatores que diminuem a chance: ser enfermeiro e possuir outro emprego. Conclusão: O ambiente de trabalho desfavorável à prática profissional aumenta a chance de absenteísmo dos enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem.

Absenteeism of nurses and nursing technicians in the urgency and emergency unit

ABSTRACT Objective: Associate the absenteeism of nurses and nursing technicians with the work environment in the urgency and emergency care unit. Method: Cohort study, urgency and emergency care unit of a public hospital, 57 nursing technicians and 14 nurses, from October 2017 to October 2018. Application of an instrument with sociodemographic and labor data, reported absenteeism and validated Brazilian version of the Nursing Work Index Revised. Multiple logistic regression analysis, significant associations if p<0.05. Results: Work environment showed an average score of 3.10 for nurses and nursing technicians. The more unfavorable the environment, the greater the likelihood employees will no show up for work. Factors that increase the probability of absenteeism: being single or divorced and working night shifts. Factors that reduce this probability: being a nurse and having another job. Conclusion: A work environment unfavorable to professional practice increases the probability of absenteeism for nurses and nursing technicians.