Damage to the health of nursing workers due to the Covid-19 pandemic: an integrative review
Abstract
Objective: To investigate, through an integrative review, the damage to nursing workers' health due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Method: Integrative literature review performed in MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO, LILACS and BDENF databases in September 2020, which generated 1,772 references. After removing the duplicates and using the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample was composed of 22 articles.
Results: Sleep disorders, depression symptoms, somatic symptoms, anxiety, stress, fatigue, risk of Burnout syndrome, risk of post-traumatic stress, dermatitis and eczema of the hands were harms found in nursing professionals due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the protective factors, personal gratification, family relationship, resilience, and personal accomplishment stand out.
Conclusion: The protection of nursing workers' health involves urgent efforts related to the provision of basic conditions of worker safety, requiring public policies and investments for the preservation of nursing workers' health. Protection actions are related to the implementation of psychological safety management, establishing clear guidelines, promoting continuing education, and ensuring better working conditions.
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