Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Background: In Brazil, nursing professionals, including Nurses, Nursing Technicians, and Nursing Assistants, represent the majority of healthcare workers. As of April 2024, there are over 2 million nursing professionals registered in the country. These workers face increasing stress levels, with mental disorders related to work activities now accounting for 30% of global mental health issues. Nursing professionals in surgical centers provide critical psychological support to patients, offering comfort, stress relief, and care throughout the surgical process. This proposal aims to conduct a literature review to assess the mental health of nurses working in surgical blocks. Materials and Methods: This research is a Systematic Literature Review focused on the mental health of nursing professionals in the surgical block, analyzing studies from the past five years. Searches were conducted in databases like LILACS, MEDLINE, and Scopus, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles were selected based on relevance, and data from these studies were extracted and critically evaluated. Results: This study reviewed seven articles on mental health issues among nurses in surgical centers, identifying stressors like work overload, lack of resources, and emotional strain. Key factors include poor work environment, long shifts, and insufficient support. Findings emphasize the need for better staffing, improved management, and emotional support to reduce burnout. The research advocates for structural interventions to improve nurses' well-being and patient safety. Conclusion: Stress and mental illness among nurses in surgical centers are influenced by organizational factors and workload. The review highlights the urgent need for interventions to improve their mental health and hospital efficiency
Authors: Camila Miranda Pereira, Rafael Teodoro Dos Santos Damasceno, Augusto César Alencar De Almeida, Ana Paula Silva Feio, Keitty Anne Silva Neves
Institution: Vale Technological Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404428476