Anelise Miritz Borges

Ação dos profissionais de um centro de atenção psicossocial diante de usuários com tentativa e risco de suicídio

The objective of this study was to understand the views and work of the professionals working in a Psychosocial Care Center regarding the embracement of people who attempted or are at the risk of suicide. This qualitative study was performed at a city in southern Rio Grande do Sul-Brazil. Twenty-six semi-structured interviews were performed with the professionals of a team from a Psychosocial Care Center, in the second half of 2006. The data were analyzed and organized according to the following themes: the embracing reality – the client who attempted or is at risk of suicide in the relevant area-territory; the paths of intersectoral collaborationi; and the care provided to clients of the Psychosocial Care Center who attempted or are at risk of attempting suicide. It was observed that there is a committed multiprofessional team that aims to perform humanized follow-up care, joining efforts with different systems and sectors of civil society, with the purpose of implementing a care plan and eliminating the client’s risk of suicide. DESCRIPTORS: User embracement. Mental health. Psychiatric Nursing. AÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE UM CENTRO DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL DIANTE DE USUÁRIOS COM TENTATIVA E RISCO DE SUICÍDIO RESUMO: Objetivou-se conhecer a visão e a atuação dos profissionais de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial, acerca do acolhimento de pessoas com tentativa ou risco de suicídio. O estudo qualitativo foi realizado num município da Região Sul do Rio Grande do SulBrasil. Foram realizadas 26 entrevistas semiestruturadas com os profissionais da equipe de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial, no segundo semestre de 2006. Os dados foram analisados e organizados em temáticas: A rede que acolhe o usuário com risco ou tentativa de suicídio no espaço-território vivido; Os caminhos de diálogo com a intersetorialidade; e Cuidado ao usuário do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial com tentativa ou risco de suicídio. Foi observada a existência de equipe multiprofissional comprometida, que procura realizar um acompanhamento humanizado, unindo esforços com diferentes sistemas e setores da sociedade civil, com a finalidade de implementar um plano de cuidado e eliminar o risco de suicídio do usuário. DESCRITORES: Acolhimento. Saúde mental. Enfermagem psiquiátrica. ACCIÓN DE PROFISIONALES EN UN CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN PSICOSOCIAL ADELANTE LOS USUARIOS CON RIESGO Y INTENTO DE SUICÍDIO RESUMEN: Lo artículo tien lo objectivo de conhecer la visión y acciones de los profesionales de un Centro de Atención Psicosocial sobre el apoyo para el cuidado de las personas en riesgo y intento de suicidio. El estudio cualitativo fue realizado en una ciudad en el sur de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Se realizaron 26 entrevistas semi-estructuradas con profesionales de un Centro de Atención Psicosocia en la segunda mitad de 2006. Los datos fueron analizados y organizados por temas: la red que aloja el usuario en riesgo de suicidio 26Objetivou-se conhecer a visao e a atuacao dos profissionais de um Centro de Atencao Psicossocial, acerca do acolhimento de pessoas com tentativa ou risco de suicidio. O estudo qualitativo foi realizado num municipio da Regiao Sul do Rio Grande do Sul-Brasil. Foram realizadas 26 entrevistas semiestruturadas com os profissionais da equipe de um Centro de Atencao Psicossocial, no segundo semestre de 2006. Os dados foram analisados e organizados em tematicas: A rede que acolhe - o usuario com risco ou tentativa de suicidio no espaco-territorio vivido; Os caminhos de dialogo com a intersetorialidade; e Cuidado ao usuario do Centro de Atencao Psicossocial com tentativa ou risco de suicidio. Foi observada a existencia de equipe multiprofissional comprometida, que procura realizar um acompanhamento humanizado, unindo esforcos com diferentes sistemas e setores da sociedade civil, com a finalidade de implementar um plano de cuidado e eliminar o risco de suicidio do usuario.The objective of this study was to understand the views and work of the professionals working in a Psychosocial Care Center regarding the embracement of people who attempted or are at the risk of suicide. This qualitative study was performed at a city in southern Rio Grande do Sul-Brazil. Twenty-six semi-structured interviews were performed with the professionals of a team from a Psychosocial Care Center, in the second half of 2006. The data were analyzed and organized according to the following themes: the embracing reality - the client who attempted or is at risk of suicide in the relevant area-territory; the paths of intersectoral collaborationi; and the care provided to clients of the Psychosocial Care Center who attempted or are at risk of attempting suicide. It was observed that there is a committed multiprofessional team that aims to perform humanized follow-up care, joining efforts with different systems and sectors of civil society, with the purpose of implementing a care plan and eliminating the clients risk of suicide. DESCRIPTORS: User embracement. Mental health. Psychiatric nursing.

Casual Dock Work: Profile of Diseases and Injuries and Perception of Influence on Health

The present study aimed to identify the profile of diseases and injuries that affect casual dock workers and identify casual dock workers’ perceptions of positive and negative work influences on their health. This study consisted of two phases. The first phase was a quantitative study composed of a retrospective analysis, conducted with 953 medical records. The second phase of the research is a non-random sample with 51 casual dock workers. Data analysis was performed with SPSS 19.0. The average age of the casual dock workers was 48.7. Concerning working time, the majority had more than 19.6 years of dock work experience. In the first phase, 527 pathologic diagnoses were identified. The diagnoses that affected the musculoskeletal system (15.8%, N = 152; p < 0.01) were highlighted. Consequences to physical health produced by accidents stood out, with fracture registration predominating (12.8%, N = 122; p < 0.05). Significant differences were found for positive work influence on the cardiovascular system and family health. It was concluded that the diagnoses obtained are related to the influence of dock work perception and have motivated an introduction of preventive measures.

Dermatological alterations in women working on dairy farm: a case study

The present study aims to identify dermatological alterations due to the work carried out by women on dairy farms and presents an intervention process on dermatology health with women working in these locations. It is a quasi-experimental study, in an intervention form, in which each subject is independent. It was performed with 20 women working on a dairy farm in Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between July and October 2011. Most (60%) women identified dermatological changes due to the work. During the intervention, dermatological care action was focused on. The knowledge of these results offers valuable information for those who teach and advice people about dermatological care in rural working places, where such rates of occurrence are high.

Saberes relacionados ao autocuidado entre mulheres da área rural do Sul do Brasil

Este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer as acoes de autocuidado de um grupo de mulheres rurais do municipio de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, com 11 mulheres, residentes na area rural do municipio. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre maio e junho de 2010, atraves de entrevista semiestruturada. Foi realizada a analise de conteudo por temas. As informantes mais antigas participam do grupo na comunidade ha 12 anos, realizando trabalhos manuais e trocas de saberes sobre o uso das plantas medicinais. O autocuidado faz parte das acoes dessas mulheres, o qual e executado das mais diversas formas, abrangendo o contexto familiar, a transmissao de crencas e dos habitos atraves das geracoes. Espera-se, contribuir para a valorizacao da mulher rural, conscientizando os profissionais de saude, quanto a realizacao de praticas em saude que atendam as reais necessidades da comunidade assistida, resgatando a cultura relacionada ao cuidar-se.This article aimed to study self-care actions by a group of rural women from the city of Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This was a qualitative research in which 11 women living in the citys rural area have participated. Data collection occurred between May and June, 2010, through semi-structured interviews. A content analysis was performed on the data. The oldest informants have participated in the community group for 12 years, doing workmanship and exchanging knowledge on the use of medicinal plants. Self-care is part of the actions of these women, which are performed in many different ways, including actions in the family context, and the transmission of beliefs and habits through generations. We hope to contribute to the valorization of rural women, educating health professionals on health practices that meet real needs of the assisted community, reclaiming the culture related to self-care.

Mental Health of Elementary Schoolteachers in Southern Brazil: Working Conditions and Health Consequences.

The mental health of educators is a growing problem in many countries. This study sought to identify self-reported stressful working conditions of elementary schoolteachers and the biopsychosocial consequences of those working conditions and then identify working conditions that promote well-being for teachers in the workplace. Exploratory study was done with 37 teachers. Data collection was performed using a structured interview with a questionnaire. Results show that stressful working conditions are related to inadequate salary, an excessive number of activities, and having to take work home. Biopsychosocial consequences include anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders. There was a statistically significant association between inadequate salary and anxiety (p = 0.01) and between an excessive number of activities and stress (p = 0.01). Teachers reported that a good relationship among colleagues is a working condition that promotes well-being in the workplace. The identification of stressful working conditions for teachers, the biopsychosocial consequences, and working conditions that promote well-being in the workplace are relevant to determining actions that improve the work environment and, consequently, the health of teachers.

Workloads and occupational accidents in a rural environment

This study’s objective was to identify the types of workload accruing from agricultural work that are recognized by farmworkers and to verify occupational accidents in two rural environments. This quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study was conducted with 259 farmworkers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, Person’s Chi-Square test, and coefficient of contingency were used. The workloads most frequently reported by farmers were heat, fungi, chemicals, dust, repetitive movements, heavy load-lifting, and inappropriate postures. Most accidents occurred with farm implements followed by falls. Significant associations were found among different isntruments and accidents. The results suggest the need for investment in health actions in rural environments to prevent or minimize work-related accidents and diseases so that nurses can contribute in a broad and efficient manner. DESCRIPTORS: Occupational health. Workload. Accidentes, occupational. Nursing. 325 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072015000480014This studys objective was to identify the types of workload accruing from agricultural work that are recognized by farmworkers and to verify occupational accidents in two rural environments. This quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study was conducted with 259 farmworkers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, Persons Chi-Square test, and coefficient of contingency were used. The workloads most frequently reported by farmers were heat, fungi, chemicals, dust, repetitive movements, heavy load-lifting, and inappropriate postures. Most accidents occurred with farm implements followed by falls. Significant associations were found among different isntruments and accidents. The results suggest the need for investment in health actions in rural environments to prevent or minimize work-related accidents and diseases so that nurses can contribute in a broad and efficient manner. DESCRIPTORS: Occupational health. Workload. Accidents, occupational. Nursing.

Skin cancer in rural workers: nursing knowledge and intervention

Objective: To identify the exposure of rural workers to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer. Method: Observational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer. Results: A total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions. Conclusion: This study’s results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.OBJECTIVE To identify the exposure of rural workers to the suns ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer. METHOD Observational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer. RESULTS A total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the suns ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions. CONCLUSION This studys results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.

Risk Communication as a Tool for Training Apprentice Welders: A Study about Risk Perception and Occupational Accidents

The present study has aimed to identify the perceptions of apprentice welders about physical, chemical, biological, and physiological risk factors to which they are exposed; identify types of occupational accidents involving apprentice welders; and report the development of a socioenvironmental education intervention as a tool for risk communication for apprentice welders. A quantitative study was performed with 161 apprentice welders in Southern Brazil in 2011. Data collection was performed via structured interviews with the apprentice welders about risk perception, occupational accidents, and time experienced in welding. The data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0. The participants identified the following risk types: physical (96.9%), chemical (95%), physiological (86.3%), and biological (51.5%). In this sample, 39.7% of apprentice welders reported occupational accidents and 27.3% reported burning. The inferential analysis showed that the frequency of risk perception factors increases with the length of experience, and apprentice welders who have experienced accidents during welding activity perceive a higher amount of risk factors than those who have never experienced them. It is concluded that apprentice welders perceive risks and that they tend to relate risks with the occurrence of occupational accidents as an indicator of the dangerous nature of their activity.

Cáncer de piel en trabajadores rurales: conocimiento e intervención de enfermería

Objective: To identify the exposure of rural workers to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer. Method: Observational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer. Results: A total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions. Conclusion: This study’s results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.OBJECTIVE To identify the exposure of rural workers to the suns ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer. METHOD Observational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer. RESULTS A total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the suns ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions. CONCLUSION This studys results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.

TRASTORNOS MUSCULOESQUELÉTICOS EN PROFESORES: ESTUDIO DE ENFERMERÍA DEL TRABAJO

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar las caracteristicas del trabajo y sus implicaciones en la aparicion de trastornos musculoesqueleticos en profesores. Este es un estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, realizado en el marco del proyecto de investigacion “Salud, Riesgos y Enfermedades Ocupacionales - estudio integrado en diferentes ambientes de trabajo”. Para la recoleccion de los datos se utilizo un cuestionario que contemplo variables relacionadas a la caracterizacion de los sujetos, aspectos ambientales de la escuela y de los trastornos osteomusculares. La poblacion del estudio fue de profesores representantes de 27 escuelas en un municipio de Rio Grande do Sul. El manejo de los datos se realizo a traves de estadisticas descriptivas. Las caracteristicas del entorno de trabajo que mas se destacaron fueron: espacio insuficiente en el aula (59,5%)e inadecuacion de los muebles que se utilizan en el desarrollo del trabajo (51,4 %). Las patologias mas incidentales fueron el dolor lumbar (54,1%) y el dolor dorsal (56,8%). Los resultados permitieron la identificacion de los sintomas y de las patologias entre todos los participantes investigados, sugiriendo, segun el autorreporte de las profesoras, la posible influencia de las caracteristicas y las condiciones del trabajo en la ocurrencia de los trastornos musculoesqueleticos. Se constata el conocimiento adquirido como indicativo de que el/la enfermero/a puede actuar frente a los riesgos y perdidas que afectan a grupos especificos de profesionales, como los profesores.