Analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder in nursing professionals during the covid-19 pandemic / Análisis del trastorno de estrés post-traumático en profesionales de enfermería durante la pandemia de covid-19 / Análise do transtorno do estresse pós-traumático em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia da covid-19

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and factors associated with its development in Nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study conducted with 309 Nursing professionals, using a questionnaire to assess sociodemographic data and work-related information, in addition to the Impact Event Scale - Revised, which aims at collecting diverse information related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms. Results the study participants were 176 nurses and 133 nursing technicians: 83.82% female and 56.96% male nurses. As for the hour load, 55.66% asserted working up to 40 weekly hours 47.90% had more than one employment contract, 89.32% were active in the front line against the pandemic, and 60.19% reported an increase in workload. However, 64.40% presented symptoms or were diagnosed with COVID-19 and 43.37% indicated emotional impairment. Using the classifications of the overall Impact Event Scale - Revised score, 29 (53.40%) obtained scores of at least 33, the cutoff point for likely diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Conclusion it was evidenced that more than half of the study sample presented a high risk of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Impact Event Scale - Revised scale. Factors associated with the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in Nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic include use of psychotropic drugs, age up to 35 years old, and occurrence of physical and emotional changes.

RESUMEN Objetivo analizar la prevalencia del Trastorno de Estrés Post-Traumático y los factores asociados al desarrollo de dicho trastorno en profesionales de Enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método estudio observacional, analítico y transversal, realizado con 309 profesionales de Enfermería por medio de un cuestionario para evaluar datos sociodemográficos y diversa información sobre el trabajo, además de la Escala de Impacto del Evento - Revisada, que tiene como objetivo recolectar diversa información relacionada con la sintomatología del Trastorno de Estrés Post-Traumático. Resultados el estudio contó con la participación de 176 enfermeros y 133 técnicos de Enfermería: 83,82% del sexo femenino y 56,96% de enfermeros. En cuanto al trabajo, el 55,66% poseían una carga horaria de hasta 40 horas semanales, el 47,90% tenían más de un vínculo laboral, el 89,32% trabajaba en la primera línea de lucha contra la pandemia y el 60,19% señaló un aumento en la carga de trabajo. No obstante, el 64,40% presentó síntomas o fueron diagnosticados con COVID-19 y el 43,37% indicó perjuicios emocionales. Utilizando las clasificaciones de la puntuación general de la escala Escala de Impacto del Evento - Revisada, 29 (53,40%) obtuvieron un puntaje de al menos 33, punto de corte para el probable diagnóstico de Trastorno de Estrés Post-Traumático. Conclusión se hizo evidente que, en la escala Escala de Impacto del Evento - Revisada, más de la mitad de la muestra del estudio presentó alto riesgo de desarrollar el Trastorno de Estrés Post-Traumático. Como factores asociados al desarrollo del Trastorno de Estrés Post-Traumático en profesionales de Enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19 figuran los siguientes: uso de medicamentos psicotrópicos, edad de hasta 35 años, y cambios en estado financiero y emocional.

RESUMO Objetivo analisar a prevalência de Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático e os fatores associados ao desenvolvimento do Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método estudo observacional, analítico e transversal, realizado com 309 profissionais de enfermagem, utilizando questionário para avaliar dados sociodemográficos e informações sobre o trabalho, além da Escala do Impacto do Evento - Revisada (IES-R), que visa coletar informações relacionadas à sintomatologia do Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático. Resultados o estudo contou com 176 enfermeiros e 133 técnicos de enfermagem, sendo 83,82% do sexo feminino e 56,96% de enfermeiros. Quanto ao trabalho, 55,66% possuíam carga horária de até 40 horas semanais, 47,90% tinham mais de um vínculo, 89,32% atuaram na linha de frente da pandemia e 60,19% apontaram aumento da carga de trabalho. Não obstante, 64,40% apresentaram sintomas ou foram diagnosticados com COVID-19 e 43,37% apontaram prejuízo emocional. Utilizando as classificações do escore geral da Escala do Impacto do Evento - Revisada, 29, 53,40% atingiram pontuação maior ou igual a 33, ponto de corte para o provável diagnóstico de Transtorno do Estresse Pós-Traumático. Conclusão foi evidenciado que mais da metade da amostra do estudo apresentou na escala Escala do Impacto do Evento - Revisada alto risco de desenvolver Transtorno do Estresse Pós-Traumático. Como fatores associados ao desenvolvimento do Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia da COVID-19, estão o uso de medicamentos psicotrópicos, idade até 35 anos, mudança financeira e emocional.

Oral lesions in patients with COVID-19 hospitalized in an intensive care unit: a case-series study

Abstract This study evaluated the presence of oral lesions in patients with COVID-19 hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU). Data included demographic, clinical, and laboratory information. Clinical assessment of the oral cavity was performed on the 2 nd and 5 th days of orotracheal intubation. Thirty-eight patients were evaluated and 16 (42.1%) presented oral lesions during their ICU stay. The median age and length of stay were 75 years and 15 days, respectively. Among the patients with oral lesions, ulcerative oral lesions were reported in 14 (87.5%) patients, of which 11 (78.6%) were found on the lips. This study highlights the importance of oral examination for patients admitted to the ICU with COVID-19.

Delay in head and neck cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on health outcomes

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has created unprecedent challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Oncology services have been reorganized to decrease the risk of nosocomial acquisition of SARS-CoV-2, but changes in treatment pathways and follow-up cancer care can result in patients receiving suboptimal or delayed care. Herein, we describe a cross-sectional nested cohort study conducted to evaluate delays in care for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) in post-treatment follow-up or palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeast Brazil and its impact on health outcomes. Information was extracted from medical records and supplemented by telephone interviews. We compared the following health outcomes: self-perception of anxiety or sadness, fear of COVID-19 infection, cancer-related complications during social isolation, self-medication, diagnosis of COVID-19, and death between patients with and without delayed cancer care. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare distributions of continuous variables and the Fisher exact test was used for categorical variables. Thirty-one HNC patients were included in the study, and no case of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 was found. Delayed cancer care due to restriction in health services was reported in 58.1% of cases, and there was no report of telemedicine use during the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancer-related complications during the COVID-19 pandemic were described for most patients (67.7%) and included pain or discomfort, swelling, and dyspnea. Eight (25.8%) patients reported use of prescribed morphine or codeine to manage pain and six (19.4%) patients reported self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). We found an association between delayed HNC care and the use of self-medication (p = 0.028). This study indicated that patients with delayed HNC care during the COVID-19 outbreak are more likely to use self-medication with NSAIDs for pain management. Better strategies to follow HNC patients in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities need to be discussed and implemented.

Avaliação da presença da Síndrome de Burnout em Agentes Comunitários de Saúde no município de Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasil / Assessment of the prevalence of burnout syndrome in community health agents of the city of Aracaju in the state of Sergipe, Brazil

O Programa de Agentes Comunitários de Saúde nasceu em 1991 com o objetivo de contribuir para melhoria da qualidade de vida da população, tendo como protagonistas os agentes comunitários de saúde. Diante disso, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a presença da Síndrome de Burnout em agentes comunitários de saúde de Aracaju (SE). A coleta de dados foi realizada com 222 agentes comunitários de saúde das 43 unidades de saúde da família de Aracaju. Os instrumentos da pesquisa foram: ficha de identificação produzida pelos autores para verificar a situação socioeconômica e ocupacional dos profissionais; questionários Job Stress Scale e Maslach Burnout Inventory. Os resultados mostraram que em relação à exposição ao estresse, 57,2% apresentam alta demanda psicológica e alto controle sobre o trabalho; 10,8% dos agentes comunitários de saúde demonstram moderada tendência à Síndrome de Burnout e 29,3% apresentam características equivalentes à doença. Essas características podem estar relacionadas à frustação relacionada à ineficácia da resolutividade dos problemas e ao grande envolvimento dos agentes comunitários de saúde com a sua comunidade. Diante disso, é necessário criar estratégias de intervenção que busquem a prevenção de problemas psicossociais presentes nesses profissionais da saúde.

The Community Health Worker Program was established in 1991 with the aim of contributing to improving the quality of life of the population, with the community health workers being the program's protagonists. In line with this, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout syndrome in the community health workers in Aracaju. Data collection was conducted among 222 community health workers in 43 family health units in Aracaju. The research instruments were: identification sheets produced by the authors of the research to verify the occupational and socioeconomic situation of the professionals; Job Stress Scale Questionnaires and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The results showed that in relation to exposure to stress, 57.2% experienced psychological pressure and marked job control; 10.8% of community health workers showed a moderate tendency to Burnout Syndrome and 29.3% manifested characteristics equivalent to the syndrome. These characteristics of burnout syndrome may be related to frustration with respect to inefficacy in resolving the problems and the close involvement of community health workers with their community. Given these facts, it is necessary to create intervention strategies that seek to prevent the psychosocial problems encountered in these health professionals.