Jaqueline Brito Vidal Batista

Prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout e fatores sociodemográficos e laborais em professores de escolas municipais da cidade de João Pessoa, PB

The Burnout Syndrome has been considered a public health issue because of the physical and mental health implications on workers, with clear effect on the quality of life at work. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of the Burnout syndrome in elementary school teachers in the city of Joao Pessoa, PB, and its relationship with sociodemographic and labor variables. Results showed that 33.6% of teachers presented high levels of Emotional Exhaustion, 8.3% a high level of Depersonalization, and 43.4% a low level of Professional Achievement. Socio-demographic and labor variables were associated with the dimensions of Burnout. Results indicate the importance of understanding and acknowledging occupational diseases to include teachers in public policy measures for the health and well-being of the category.

Síndrome de Burnout: confronto entre o conhecimento médico e a realidade das fichas médicas

From the expansion of his practice, including, in addition to teaching, activities of student care and the mission to ensure the link between the school and community, the teacher became more susceptible to developing the Syndrome of Burnout, occupational disease covered by the Ministry of Health since 1999. One of the institutional responsibility for their diagnosis is the medical expertise. Due the importance of correct Syndrome of Burnout diagnosis, this study aimed to investigate, through the implementation of the questionnaire and medical records consultation, the knowledge of medical expertise from the Medical Board of the João Pessoa city, PB, about this syndrome. The results pointed to the ignorance about legislation and Burnout of Syndrome and to the need for public policies that provide a better preparation of medical experts and better care of the teacher mental health.From the expansion of his practice, including, in addition to teaching, activities of student care and the mission to ensure the link between the school and community, the teacher became more susceptible to developing the Syndrome of Burnout, occupational disease covered by the Ministry of Health since 1999. One of the institutional responsibility for their diagnosis is the medical expertise. Due the importance of correct Syndrome of Burnout diagnosis, this study aimed to investigate, through the implementation of the questionnaire and medical records consultation, the knowledge of medical expertise from the Medical Board of the Joao Pessoa city, PB, about this syndrome. The results pointed to the ignorance about legislation and Burnout of Syndrome and to the need for public policies that provide a better preparation of medical experts and better care of the teacher mental health.

O papel mediador da autoeficácia na relação entre a sobrecarga de trabalho e as dimensões de Burnout em professores

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar se a autoeficacia funciona como variavel mediadora na relacao entre a sobrecarga de trabalho e as dimensoes de burnout. Participaram da pesquisa 982 professores de escolas publicas e privadas. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de pesquisa o questionario para avaliacao da sindrome de burnout, versao para professores, a escala geral de autoeficacia e a subescala de sobrecarga laboral da organizational Stress Questionnaire. Os resultados obtidos por meio da analise de regressao linear confirmaram a hipotese de que a autoeficacia desempenha um papel mediador entre a sobrecarga de trabalho e as dimensoes de burnout. O resultado aponta para a importância de intervencoes que contemplem o desenvolvimento da autoeficacia em professores como medida de prevencao ou reabilitacao da sindrome de burnout. Palavras-chave: sindrome de burnout; sobrecarga laboral; autoeficacia, professores; mediacao. The mediational role of self-efficacy in the relation between workload and burnout’ dimensions in teachers

Situações de assédio moral vivenciadas por enfermeiros no ambiente de trabalho

Objectives: Investigate moral harassment experienced by nurses in their workplace. Methods: Cross-sectional study performed with 259 nurses working in primary healthcare units and public hospitals. The tool employed in the research was composed of a questionnaire available in the union councils website, and the nurses were emailed the invitation to participate. Results: Results showed that the moral harassment phenomenon is more frequently regarded to the manipulation perpetrated by the aggressor toward opposed interests of the victim, followed by the acknowledgement that the harasser seeks to hinder the professional development of the harassed worker. Conclusion: The study revealed that the moral harassment experienced by the nurse in the workplace directly impacts his/her labor performance, as well as health and emotional statuses.

Palliative care and spirituality: an integrative literature review.

OBJECTIVE to analyze scientifi c articles published in international online journals about palliative care and spirituality. METHODS an integrative literature review with data collected in September 2014 from the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and IBECS databases. RESULTS thirty-nine publications were identifi ed and their textual analysis facilitated through four thematic approaches: the meaning of spirituality in the context of palliative care; palliative care and spiritual support; spirituality and relief of pain and other symptoms in patients under palliative care; and instruments to evaluate the spiritual dimension of the scope of palliative care. CONCLUSION this study examined the relevance of the spiritual dimension in the care of patients with palliative care and the need for developing new studies to disseminate knowledge about this topic. DESCRIPTORS Palliative Care; Palliative Care at End of Live; Spirituality; Religion; Health.

Prevalence Of Burnout Syndrome And Factors Associated With University Teachers

This is a systematic review that sought to identify the prevalence and factors associated with Burnout Syndrome in university teachers. The collection of the studies was done through descriptors in databases, which resulted in the selection of 8 articles. The prevalence for burnout had a small variation, but presented worrying values. The most frequent associated factors were: work overload, accumulation of activities beyond teaching, high employment ties, devaluation of the work performed and low remuneration. Burnout is still little recognized and studied in the category of university teachers, and it is difficult to identify an exact prevalence for this category. However, the associated factors are well defined and should be considered as a starting point for the prevention of the syndrome.

Cuidados paliativos y espiritualidad: revision integrativa de literatura

OBJECTIVE to analyze scientifi c articles published in international online journals about palliative care and spirituality. METHODS an integrative literature review with data collected in September 2014 from the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and IBECS databases. RESULTS thirty-nine publications were identifi ed and their textual analysis facilitated through four thematic approaches: the meaning of spirituality in the context of palliative care; palliative care and spiritual support; spirituality and relief of pain and other symptoms in patients under palliative care; and instruments to evaluate the spiritual dimension of the scope of palliative care. CONCLUSION this study examined the relevance of the spiritual dimension in the care of patients with palliative care and the need for developing new studies to disseminate knowledge about this topic. DESCRIPTORS Palliative Care; Palliative Care at End of Live; Spirituality; Religion; Health.

Cuidados paliativos e espiritualidade: revisao integrativa da literatura

OBJECTIVE to analyze scientifi c articles published in international online journals about palliative care and spirituality. METHODS an integrative literature review with data collected in September 2014 from the LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and IBECS databases. RESULTS thirty-nine publications were identifi ed and their textual analysis facilitated through four thematic approaches: the meaning of spirituality in the context of palliative care; palliative care and spiritual support; spirituality and relief of pain and other symptoms in patients under palliative care; and instruments to evaluate the spiritual dimension of the scope of palliative care. CONCLUSION this study examined the relevance of the spiritual dimension in the care of patients with palliative care and the need for developing new studies to disseminate knowledge about this topic. DESCRIPTORS Palliative Care; Palliative Care at End of Live; Spirituality; Religion; Health.

Palliative Care and Spirituality: Bibliometric Research in Health Field

This study aims to analyze the bibliometric indicators on national and international scientific production on palliative care and spirituality in health field. The bibliometric research was conducted in the virtual library SciELO and the LILACS, PubMed and IBECS Databases. Papers available in full-length and published in the period of 2005-2014 were selected resulting in a sample of 50 publications, among which 24 are national and 26 international. The journal that published more frequently on the theme was the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Journals classified with Qualis A2 and B2 stood out. Most of the publications were produced by medical practitioners with master degree. There was a predominance of original papers with qualitative approach coming from educational and research institutions abroad. Results suggest a still incipient amount of publications on Palliative Care and Spirituality in the health area at national and international levels, which demonstrates the need for further studies on this subject.

Burnout Syndrome and Quality of Life in Nursing Professors of a Public University

Objective : To characterize the sociodemographic conditions of nursing teachers, evaluate the SB, check the perception of quality of life and analyze the quality of life of these according to the physical, psychological, social relationships and environment. Method : This is a study of exploratory, descriptive and quantitative approach, conducted with 35 teachers of nursing course. For this we used the SBI and the WHOQOL-BREF. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results : 4 were identified (11.43%) teachers with high level, 9 (25.71%) with an average level of 15 (42.86%) with low and 6 (17.14%) with very low symptoms for Burnout. On the issue of quality of life, the perception of quality of life and satisfaction with health obtained regular classification. Conclusion : It is necessary to strengthen the measures that can prevent the SB and study strategies to face this problem in academia.