STRESSORS IN NURSING WITH DOUBLE OR MORE WORKING HOURS AGENTES ESTRESSORES EM TRABALHADORES DE ENFERMAGEM COM DUPLA OU MAIS JORNADA DE TRABALHO FACTORES DE ESTRÉS EN LA ENFERMERÍA CON UN HORARIO DE TRABAJO DOBLE O MÁS

2013 
Objective: To investigate the main stressors in nursing workers double or more working hours, check the main signs and symptoms indicative of stress. Methods: A descriptive study with quantitative approach. It was developed in a public hospital in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza. The sample consisted of 30 professionals, and 46.7% nursing auxiliaries, 33.3% nurses and 20% technical. The data was collected during November-December 2008, through semi-structured questionnaire. Results: 93.3% of professionals are women aged 31-40 years. The study revealed several factors leading to stress, especially wage dissatisfaction (83%), lack of leisure (73%) and workload (60%), potentially damaging the quality of care. Conclusion: It was perceived scarcity of time that the nursing staff dedicated to rest, leisure, living with the family and their professional qualifications. Descriptors: Mental Health, Burnout, Professional, Nursing, Working Environment.
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