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ABSTRACT Objective: To know the performance of nursing professionals in accredited outpatient radiology and diagnostic imaging services. Methods: Exploratory, qualitative study, conducted in January 2019, through interview with 21 coordinators in three outpatient imaging services in the Southeast region of Brazil. A textual corpus was formed and processed by a software and the data was analyzed using Reinert’s method. Results: After the organization of the content, two thematic blocks were elaborated: nursing assignments when assisting imaging exams, with three classes with similar content; and nursing and patient safety in radiology, with two classes with similar content. Conclusion: Nursing had a relevant role in quality management, developing actions to mitigate risks and damages, recording and managing adverse events and acting in educational processes, focusing on the quality of care and of images from the perspective of patient safety.

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This is a descriptive study of qualitative nature with 17 professionals of the nursing team of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a reference hospital in oncology in Rio de Janeiro, whose objective was to understand the perception of these professionals about the promotion of palliative care for patients who cannot be cured within the PICU. For data collection, a semi-structured interview was applied, respecting the ethical aspects involving research with human beings, as well as content analysis according to the methodology proposed by Bardin. It was possible to realize that for nursing professionals patient out of cure possibility is not synonymous with out of treatment possibility. And from this understanding, assistance can be grounded in the promotion of morally constituted and integral care to guarantee terminal patients and their families quality care in all its dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aimed to explore the perception of a team of maternal health nurses and obstetrics concerning the experience in working in situations of risk and danger to newborns. For this, a qualitative and cross-sectional research was conducted. Nineteen nurses from a team of a maternal health and obstetrics service were interviewed. Nurses were aged between 29 and 56 years, and had professional experience in the area between six months and 26 years. Data collection was performed through a sociodemographic questionnaire and semi--structured interview guide with open questions. The results suggest the criteria by which the interviewed nurses assess risk and danger situations, the experienced emotions, as well as the role attributed to training in this area. It is concluded that it may be important to invest in the specific qualification of these professionals to improve intervention in this domain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The nursing team plays an important role in the healthcare context, in which it is necessary to align high-cost control with safety and quality of care, which can contribute to management decisions and to the design of public policies capable of influencing outcomes for professionals, patients, and healthcare services. Objective: To evaluate working conditions, quality of nursing care, job satisfaction, and intention to remain in the current job and in the profession from the perspective of nursing professionals. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study carried out in three general hospitals in Brazil. Data were collected with the support of a form containing personal and professional characterization and evaluation of care, organizational and work aspects. Results: A total of 452 nursing professionals participated. The nursing professionals are satisfied with their work, reported their intention to remain in their current job and in the profession for the next 12 months and reported good working conditions. Conclusion: The institution that had hospital accreditation showed better results, suggesting that quality certifications may favor the perception of nursing professionals regarding the evaluation of care, organizational and work aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to analyze the knowledge of nursing professionals of a Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit (UCINCa) about the Systematization of Nursing care. We chose a descriptive analysis of a qualitative approach. We interviewed 15 professionals of the nursing team working in the Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit, following a semi-structured script. The analysis of the data followed the steps of content analysis proposed by Bardin. The study considered Resolution Nº. 466/12 of the National Health Council and approved the Ethics and Research Committee of the Federal University of Piauí - UFPI. From the treatment of the results it was possible to structure four categories. Participants described the systematization of nursing care as a method that organizes and qualifies care. Just as they pointed out the inadequate staffing and work overload as obstacles to its implementation. It was observed in the speech of the participants the ignorance about the subject, evidenced by the mistaken idea that the nursing process is exclusive to the nurse. It is suggested to re-evaluate the teaching methodology of the subject and to invest in lifelong education to minimize such problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to investigate the percentage of professionals with an intention to leave Nursing during the COVID-10 pandemic, as well as the factors associated with this outcome. Method: a crosssectional study conducted by applying questionnaires to 890 Nursing professionals from the municipality of Pelotas (RS). The outcome was identified by means of self-reports obtained from the question itself. Relative Risks, as well as their Confidence Intervals (95%), were calculated for the independent variables by means of unadjusted and adjusted Poisson regression. Results: the percentage of professionals who stated their intention to leave Nursing was 24.6% (n=219). There was a positive association between the outcome and higher schooling levels, negative evaluation of institutional support, moderate or intense overload, and skin lesions. A negative association was also observed between the outcome and individuals aged 51 years old or more. Conclusion: except for skin lesions, aspects such as lack of support and overload, although they may have been intensified during the pandemic, do not represent a new fact in the health services. In this sense, the associations found in the study reflect the need for cross-sectional actions to promote retention of professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Occupational violence is a problem that health professionals are exposed to daily. This cross-sectional study aimed at identifying the prevalence of violence at work (verbal/physical) and the variables related to it in nursing professionals working in oncology. Physical or verbal aggression was assessed through self-report. The relationship between sociodemographic, psycho -emotional and work-related violence (verbal/physical) variables was analyzed using the Chi -Square, Fisher's Exact, Student T and Mann -Whitney tests. The study sample consisted of 231 nursing professionals. The prevalence of physical or verbal aggression reported in the last year was 61.5%. A higher prevalence of aggression was evidenced in professionals who stated that they were tired at the end of the shift and presented reduced concentration during the shift. It is noteworthy that workers who suffered violence presented high levels of burnout in all subscales, a higher Mean score on the work stress scale and a lower Mean with regards to sleep quality. The findings of this study point to the need for institutional measures to prevent and control occupational violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Severe pneumonia is a common severe respiratory infection worldwide, and its treatment is challenging, especially for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)., Aim: To explore the effect of communication and collaboration between nursing teams on the treatment outcomes of patients with severe pneumonia in ICU., Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 60 patients with severe pneumonia who were treated at the ICU of the hospital between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023. We compared and analyzed the respiratory mechanical indexes [airway resistance (Raw), mean airway pressure (mPaw), peak pressure (PIP)], blood gas analysis indexes (arterial oxygen saturation, arterial oxygen partial pressure, and oxygenation index), and serum inflammatory factor levels [C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), cortisol (COR), and high mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1)] of all patients before and after treatment., Results: Before treatment, there was no significant difference in respiratory mechanics index and blood gas analysis index between 2 groups ( P > 0.05). However, after treatment, the respiratory mechanical indexes of patients in both groups were significantly improved, and the improvement of Raw, mPaw, plateau pressure, PIP and other indexes in the combined group after communication and collaboration with the nursing team was significantly better than that in the single care group ( P < 0.05). The serum CRP and PCT levels of patients were significantly decreased, and the difference was statistically significant compared with that of nursing group alone ( P < 0.05). The levels of serum COR and HMGB1 before and after treatment were also significantly decreased between the two groups., Conclusion: The communication and collaboration of the nursing team have a significant positive impact on respiratory mechanics indicators, blood gas analysis indicators and serum inflammatory factor levels in the treatment of severe pneumonia patients in ICU., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest for this article., (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)

Background: Student nurse education focusses on preparing competent professionals integral to nursing teams., Aim: To develop strategic actions to include student nurses within the nursing team., Setting: A private healthcare group in South Africa., Methods: A qualitative approach in three phases was used. Thirty purposively sampled participants recorded reflective journals in phase one. Tesch's eight steps were utilised for analysis. Phase two involved non-probability volunteer sampling of 11 participants for the nominal group technique analysis. In phase three, total population sampling recruited nine panellists for an e-Delphi technique that provided data that were open coded., Results: Phase one identified themes, including perceptions of responsibilities, support needs, recognition, conflict and communication issues. Phase two revealed five strategic actions: fair treatment, aligned work allocation, active participation, respect and acknowledgement of contributions. Phase three validated 19 strategic statements underpinning the strategic actions., Conclusion: Unit managers play a key role in fostering inclusivity, impacting student nurse retention., Contribution: Enhancing team cohesion can improve workplace wellness and patient outcomes while aiding in retention and recruitment efforts., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no financial or personal relationships that may have inappropriately influenced them in writing this article., (© 2024. The Authors.)

Objective: To understand the perception of art therapy for the nursing team in the hospital area. Methods: Qualitative descriptive research, carried out with six nursing professionals from a small hospital. The study was developed through two stages, in the first, 10 art therapy workshops were carried out weekly, from January to March 2020. Stage two took place five months after the end of the first and took place through individual interviews audio recorded. The transcribed statements were evaluated according to the precepts of Content Analysis. Results: Five categories were unveiled: sharing experiences; awakening to team work; providing a moment to relax; learning to listen and speak and requesting the continuity of the workshops. Conclusion: According to the participants' conception, art therapy was configured as a tool capable of promoting mental health. Thus, it is an interventionist strategy that can be put into practice in the work environment of nursing professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: to investigate the Quality of Work Life among nursing professionals in a specific inpatient unit for COVID-19 care. Method: descriptive and cross-sectional study. Data were collected through the instrument Total Quality of Work Life-42, whose score ranges from 0 to 100, considering that the highest value represents the best quality of work life score; and a form for social and labor characterization of the participants. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyzes were applied. Results: the general score for Quality of Work Life was 59.9±7.9. The highest scores were for the Psychological/Behavioral (68.8) and Environmental/Organizational (62.2) spheres; and the lowest scores were for Economic/Political (52.5) and Biological/Physiological (55.7). All spheres had positive correlations when compared to work satisfaction and there was no significance when comparing the sample characteristics with the quality of work life levels. Conclusion: the nursing professionals working at the COVID-19 inpatient unit had a median Quality of Work Life; and work satisfaction was directly related to their evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The association between Magnet recognition and nursing work environment is well established; however, little is known about hospital accreditation and its relationship to the nursing work environment. Objective: To describe the Brazilian nurses' perceptions of the work environment and their relationship with hospital accreditation. Methods: A cross‐sectional survey study was carried out in three Brazilian hospitals. Nurses who delivered direct patient care and worked for at least 6 months were invited to participate. Those who were on vacation or leave for any reason during data collection were excluded. The participants were asked to fill out the personal and professional characterization form and the Brazilian version of the Revised Nursing Work Index. Results: The work environment was evaluated as favourable by Brazilian nurses. Linear regression analysis evidenced that hospital accreditation is associated with the nursing work environment, affecting the nurse–physician relationship (OR = 0.266, p <.001), organisational support (OR = 0.256, p <.001), control over the practice setting (OR = 0.229, p <.001) and autonomy (OR = 0.227, p <.001). Conclusion: The findings suggest that there is a positive influence of hospital accreditation on nurses' perceptions of the work environment concerning autonomy, nurse–physician relationship, control over the practice setting and organisational support. Implication for nursing management: Nurse managers can apply the recommendations of certification programmes in practice settings to improve the nursing work environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: to describe the perception of nursing professionals of the Emergency Care Unit about occupational violence and understand how it manifests itself in the daily life of these professionals in an emergency sector. Methods: Descriptive, qualitative research conducted with 15 nursing professionals of the Emergency Care Unit, in October 2018 in a municipality in the interior of Bahia. Data collection was performed through interviews guided by a semi-structured research script. The data were systematized from the proposed Content Analysis and discussed from the existing literature. Results: It was found that the perception of nursing professionals about occupational violence is directly related to the violent acts suffered in their daily work, especially verbal, psychological and physical violence. The main perpetrators are patients, caregivers and co-workers. It was also evidenced that the main forms of confronting occupational violence are dialogue, police support and the use of security technologies. Conclusion: The need for health education to raise awareness of the population and staff, management support and the insertion of equipment and safety personnel to reduce occupational violence was highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to analyze the strategies of symbolic struggles undertaken by the nurse officers of the first class of the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro, allocated in the Central Hospital of the Military Police, to obtain professional recognition. Method: Historical study. Written and oral sources belonging to the hospital's collection, produced through 19 interviews. The analysis was substantiated by Bourdieu's concepts of symbolic power and capital. Results: the nurse officers allocated in the referred hospital started a health management work, including strategic planning, training and qualification of the team. Conclusion: the entry of the nurse officers in the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro, with the majority of women, represented the conquest of an important space for the profession. The strategies undertaken were successful, as nurses accumulated symbolic capital in and through the countryside, unheard of for the profession, at the Rio de Janeiro State Military Police. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the consequences of changes in fertility and mortality rates, there is an increase in population aging. In this context, the use of potentially inappropriate medications in this population makes nurses important agents in the identification of adverse reactions, requiring their knowledge about these drugs and their effects. The study aimed to verify nurses knowledge about the 2015 AGS BeersCriteria, regarding the potentially inappropriate medications for the elderly, and their adverse effects. It is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study with a quantitative and qualitative approach performed in a teaching hospital in the Triângulo Mineiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 80 professionals, 74.1% reported attending the elderly frequently, and only 3.8% had a specialization course in elderly health. Only 13.8% reported knowing the Beers Criteria. And 69% believe that adverse drug reactions can be confused as a new symptom and because of this, new drugs can be inserted into the therapeutic plan. Three categories emerged: The importance of assertive knowledge about PIMs, The nurse as a fundamental character in ADR, and Knowledge as a reinforcer of care. There is evidence of the need to train nurses to better identify adverse drug reactions so that they can act on these events avoiding the worsening of the individual.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the risks of pathogenic suffering related to the experience of nursing workers in the operating room of a university hospital. Methods: cross-sectional, quantitative study, carried out from 11/2017 to 01/2018 in a university hospital in the South of Brazil. The sample was composed by 159 nursing workers of the units of a surgical center, that answered to the Scale of Evaluation of Pathogenic Suffering at Work. Data was submitted to statistical analysis. Results: the workers present low risk of pathogenic suffering related to the experiences at work, being the results of its factors: Uselessness (1.47±0.761) - low risk; Indignity (2.372±1.035) - medium risk; and Disqualification (1.74±0.903) - low risk. Conclusions: the evaluation of Pathogenic Suffering at Work Scale was positive, predominating low risk for pathogenic suffering of surgical center workers related to professional experiences, because they feel useful, valued and are not indignant about their work, feelings that reflect on the quality of care provided.

Introduction. Work accidents involving exposure to biological hazards (ATBIO for its Spanish original) are potential causes of infectious diseases related to high morbidity and mortality rates. The identification of the causes that produce such accident rate will enable the implementation of strategies to control and reduce work-related accidents. The objective was establishing the association between personality traits, particularly the personality trait of unconcern, and the occurrence of ATBIO among the nursing staff of Hospital Universitario de Santander in the period from 2008 to 2009. Methodology. Case-control study. Results. The study included 68 (18%) cases with ATBIO history and 290 controls, for a case-to-control ratio of 1:4. The multivariate analysis found the following variables associated with work-accident rate involving biological hazards: perceiving the risk of an ATBIO at work as high, OR: 0.42 (CI 95% 0.23 - 0.75); working 24 or more additional hours per week, OR: 2.66 (CI 95% 1.34 - 5.28); working in the emergency room, OR: 2.72 (CI 95% 1.38 - 5.35); not wearing gloves when they are required for the task, OR: 2.05 (CI 95% 1.10 - 3.79), and perceiving the risk as high reduces the risk by 60%. Conclusion. Significant variables were identified related to the occurrence of work accidents, which will facilitate planning, execution and implementation of occupational health programs aimed at controlling work-accident rate involving biological hazards. No evidence was found of a relationship between personality traits and the occurrence of ATBIO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of nursing professionals about the upper peripheral veins (hand, forearm and arms) to choose the puncture site and the new Brazilian recommendations on infusion therapy by peripheral catheter. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional, prospective study carried out in three inpatient units of a university hospital in northern Brazil. Professionals from the nursing team were approached. The data were described by absolute and relative frequency, standard deviation and arithmetic mean. For statistical analysis, the EpiInfo™ software, version 7.2.2.6 was used using the G Test, with p value <0.005. Results: It was observed that the percentage of correct answers in the analyzed categories was mostly acceptable, mainly those related to hand hygiene, catheter selection and care with the insertion site. However, there was a lack of knowledge in items related to catheter coverage and evaluation of peripheral catheters in all professionals. Additionally, there was a divergence of knowledge between the professional categories in the items referring to stabilization (p = 0.005) and removal of the peripheral device (p = 0.002), with a higher level of correct answers among professionals with a higher level of education. Conclusion: It is noted that there are still gaps in the knowledge of professionals, indicating the need for continuing education to improve care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurses stand out for their ability to lead their team. However, it is essential that he understands the meaning of leadership and its importance for professional competence. Objectives: evaluate the perception of nurses and practical nurse about the practice of leadership and analyze the skills and attitudes exercised by them. Methods: descriptive, exploratory, quantitative study carried out with the nursing team from a hospital, countryside of São Paulo. Two questionnaires were used: Nurse Self-Perception Questionnaire in Leadership Exercise and Nursing Technician and Assistant Perception Questionnaire in Leadership Exercise. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used. Results: the sample consisted of 186 participants, 42 nurses and 144 AE/ET. All nurses (100%) consider themselves leaders and most AE/TE (95.1%) perceive nurses as leaders. Both nurses (67.7%) and nursing assistants and technicians (57.6%) perceive that leadership influences people's behavior to achieve goals. Communication and giving/receiving feedback are highlighted as necessary skills for leaders. Conclusion: this study can contribute to guide nurses in the exercise of leadership and provide subsidies that can benefit institutions to perceive leadership in the nursing team as an important device for the quality of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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To analyze the knowledge of nurses regarding sepsis and the new updates to the Sepsis-3 consensus. Cross-sectional study carried out with 123 nurses from a general hospital located in the region of Belo Horizont located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. A structured questionnaire with 10 multiple-choice questions was applied. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 54 years, with an average of 34 (± 7.4). The majority were female (68.3%) with training time equal to or greater than 5 years (50.4%). Formation time (p=0.011) and period in current position (p=0.006) were associated with satisfactory knowledge in relation to Sepsis. The conclusion showed that formation time and the period in the current position were related to satisfactory knowledge, however, the results need to be interpreted with caution among the participants of this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The objectives were to identify and analyze aspects of work organization that impact on nursing care for patients with cancer disease. The methodology had a qualitative and descriptive approach, carried out in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, whose participants were 18 nursing professionals. The data collection techniques were: focus group and participant observation. The treatment of information occurred through the technique of content analysis. It was found that the physical structure is characterized as inappropriate for the care of cancer patients, especially in terms of comfort and privacy to the patient. Inadequate equipment and insufficient inputs were also evidenced for the proper development of the work. In addition, it was found that communication was ineffective and there was a lack of qualification and training of personnel. It was considered that the configuration of the work organization has a negative impact on care for patients with oncopaliative disease and causes discomfort for nursing professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: to estimate the prevalence of occupational stress among nursing professionals working in the Intensive Care Unit and to identify its association with sociodemographic, professional and nursing care-related variables. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted in a teaching hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, with 54 professionals. Data were collected between February and March 2020 using the Bianchi Stress Scale and analyzed by the Stata Program. Results: the prevalence of occupational stress at medium or high level was 57.4%. Higher stress levels were significantly associated with shorter training time (p-value=0.05), being a nurse (p-value=0.00), facing patient death (p-value=0.01), attending to critically ill patients' relatives (p-value=0.00) and meeting the needs of family members (p-value=0.00). Conclusion: the high prevalence of occupational stress, as well as the associated factors identified, were essential information for the implementation of preventive strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The COVID-19 pandemic changed how care was organised in general practice. Anne-Marie Brennan and Rebecca Willcox explain how a 'cold hub' was set up in their primary care network and the challenges the nursing team faced The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way general practice is organised. A significant proportion of care is now managed over the telephone or via video consultation. However, some patients need to be seen face-to-face and many nursing tasks need to be completed in person. In our local area, hot and cold hubs were set up for face-to-face contact with patients. This article describes how Lewisham and our primary care network (PCN) activated the local COVID-19 plan, the challenges the nursing team faced, and how many of these were overcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Objective: To identify the nursing team absenteeism rate, calculate the Technical Safety Index and compare them to the percentage established by the Federal Nursing Council. Method: A descriptive, analytical, and retrospective study which included nursing professionals working in a public and tertiary hospital. The Human Resources Department database of the Institution was used for data collection. Absenteeism was considered as any unplanned absence. Results: Ninety-nine (99) professionals participated, of which 21 were nurses and 78 were nursing technicians. Weekly days off prevailed among the expected absences, with 17% for both categories. Maternity leave prevailed among nurses and medical leave among nursing technicians regarding absenteeism, with averages of 12% and 9%, respectively. The Technical Safety Index was 42% for nurses and 38% for nursing technicians. Conclusion: The nursing teams absenteeism rate was 21.5%, while the Technical Safety Index was 40%, thus constituting higher values than those established by the Federal Nursing Council.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify and analyze the existing scientific production on the positive aspects of authentic leadership in the nurse’s work process. Method: This is an integrative literature review. The databases used were Scientific Electronic Library Online; Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences; and National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. Results: In this study, 17 articles were selected for analysis; 1 study (6%) was published in a national journal, and 16 (94%) were international studies. Of the 17 (100%) articles studied, 11 (65%) were developed in Canada. The hospital environment was present in the 17 (100%) articles. Final considerations: Authentic leadership has several positive aspects that significantly influence the nurse’s work process, such as engagement and job satisfaction, retention of new nurses, organizational commitment, among others.

Abstract Objective: To characterize the dietary pattern of nursing professionals at a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Method: A sectional study with nursing professionals (nurses, technicians and nursing assistants). Two 24-hour food recall records were applied, totaling 459 foods, being reduced to 24 food groups. Food patterns were identified using the Principal Component Analysis technique, followed by orthogonal varimax rotation. A Scree Plot graph indicated three factors to be extracted and loads > +0.30 were adopted to define dietary patterns. Results: A total of 309 professionals participated. The sample consisted of 85.8% of female individuals. The patterns were named “traditional” which included rice (0.747), beans (0.702) and meat (0.713); “healthy”: vegetables (0.444), greens (0.450), fruits (0.459), bananas and oranges (0.379), and “snacks”: sugar (0.661), bread (0.471), cakes and cookies (0.334), non-alcoholic drinks (0.727). Conclusion: The results highlight the “traditional” food pattern of Brazilian food consumption based on the combination of rice, beans and meat. Future studies may investigate the effect of dietary patterns on health outcomes among nursing workers.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the safety attitudes of the nursing staff and their relationship with staff adequacy and material resources, time of experience and intention to leave the job. Method: A descriptive and cross-sectional study in a teaching hospital, sampled by convenience, with the application of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, collected from January to April 2016. Results: 262 professionals participated, of whom 98 were nurses and 164 technicians. They reported a positive safety attitude for job satisfaction. The adequacy of staff and material resources positively influenced safety attitudes. There was a negative correlation between time of experience and perception of management, safety climate, working conditions and safe behaviors and, between the intention to leave the job and the teamwork climate, job satisfaction, and safe behaviors. Conclusion: The negative perception of safety attitudes was related to the time of experience and to the intention to leave the job.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the quality of life of nursing professionals who work in a central sterile processing department. Methods: a descriptive, quantitative, exploratory study, conducted with 82 nursing professionals working in the Central Sterile Processing Department of a University Hospital, from September to November 2017. A semi-structured instrument and the questionnaire “Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36” were used. Results: most of the participants were female, married, aged 31-40 years; 47.6% with 6-10 years of profession, and 82.9% reported working in CSPD for 1-5 years. The most affected quality of life domains were Pain, Vitality, General Health Status and Social Aspects. Conclusions: This study showed a need for rethinking and re-creating the labor dynamics in CSPD to improve the quality of life of these nursing professionals.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the presence of occupational stress in nursing professionals of a university hospital in the inlands of the state of Minas Gerais and examine influence of sociodemographic and occupational characteristics in this disease. Methods: Cross-sectional, exploratory and quantitative study with 124 professional nurses from a university hospital in the inlands of the state of Minas Gerais. The adapted and validated Portuguese version of the Job Stress Scale (JSS) was used for the performance of the study. Results: Most professionals were women (87.9%) with a mean age of 40.2 years, 80.6% were nursing technicians and 71.8% of the sample had some degree of exposure to occupational stress. Conclusions: The occupational stress index was higher than that observed in previous studies. Data obtained in the study point to the need to implement institutional measures for the prevention of occupational stress, especially by strengthening social support at work.