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Cognitive and emotional effects of occupational stress in nursing professionals

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Investigating the indicators of stress, anxiety, depression and the cognitive changes in members of the nursing team at Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Assis SP. METHODS: 66 nursing professionals participated in the study, evaluated by psychological and cognitive tracking instruments. RESULTS: The stress experience was not homogenous in the nursing team; high scores in the depression tracking were associated to low cognitive scores. CONCLUSION: Nursing auxiliaries and technicians were affected by stress. Therefore, worker's healthcare should be provided for the whole nursing team.

Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem

DOI: 10.1590/s0103-21002008000300017

Authors: Bruna Paschoalini, Mônica Martins Oliveira, Michele Cândida Frigério, Ana Luiza Ribeiro Pereira Dias, Flávia Heloísa dos Santos

Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $371