Suchergebnisse

Objective: identifying the effects of stress on the physical and mental body of nursing professionals working
in the ICU of a university hospital in Natal, RN. Method: it was a qualitative study of a descriptive approach,
conducted together with twenty-one nursing professionals of that institution. Data collection took place
from a semi-structured interview. This started after the study was approved under the CEP-HUOL under
number of CAAE 0037.0.294.000-11. The analysis of these data was done by content analysis. Results: the
category resulting from the analysis of these data was titled "The suffering body: the manifestations of
stress" and among the most evident symptoms by respondents highlight the physical and mental fatigue,
muscle pain, imbalance in the cycle of weight. Conclusion: these symptoms contribute to professional stress
and diminish the quality of life of these workers in their work environment.

Objective: To investigate the stress coping strategies developed by teachers in the Center of Health Sciences of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Method: This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data collection occurred from May 2013 to April/2012 with 37 teachers from semistructured interviews, and the data were analyzed through content analysis, using the method of thematic analysis. Results: From the speech of teachers were structured the categories: "Leisure Activities"; "Admittedly scant leisure activities"; "Coping with stressful situations in the university environment"; "Perception and the need for change". Conclusion: It could be observed from this study that teachers identify stressful situations related to work and leisure activities to reduce tensions, which, however, they do not practice. It is suggested greater institutional support and individual commitment in developing strategies that promote the welfare of teachers.