Burnout among Dental Students of Private and Public Dental Colleges in Pakistan - A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the prevalence of burnout among dental students of public and private institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted at five public and private dental institutions from June 2021 to May 2022. A validated twelve-item closed-ended Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire was distributed among the dental students of two private and two public institutes in Pakistan. The research questions focused on demographic information and students' academic experiences. Data analysis is presented through tables and descriptive methods. Results: A total of 274 dental undergraduate students - second (42.3%), third (35.4%), and final (22.3%) academic year participated in this study. The mean age of the respondents was 21.9, with the range of 20-26 years. Most participants were females (74.1%) compared to the males (25.9%). The findings for burnout syndrome among dentistry students and students in the private and public sectors were not significant. Conclusion: In the current study, burnout levels among dental undergraduates, both private and public, were low.

Children's preoperative stress according to the parental presence evaluated by salivary cortisol and mYPAS: quasi-randomized trial / Estresse pré-operatório em crianças de acordo com a presença dos pais avaliada por cortisol salivar e mYPAS: ensaio quase-randomizado / Estrés preoperatorio en niños según la presencia de los padres evaluado mediante cortisol salival y mYPAS: ensayo cuasi-aleatorio

ABSTRACT Objective: The main objective of this study was to compare stress and anxiety levels in children undergoing surgical procedures with or without parental presence at induction of anesthesia by measuring salivary cortisol levels and applying the mYPAS. Method: Quasi-randomized trial with children aged 5-12 year, with ASA physical status I, II, or III, undergoing elective surgery. According to parents' willingness, the pair were defined as accompanied or unaccompanied group. Chi-square, Fisher's exact tests, Student's t test, Mann-Whitney, Hodges-Lehman and Spearman's tests were used for statistical analyzes. Results: We included 46 children; 63% were preschool children mostly accompanied by their mothers (80%). The median mYPAS score was 37.5 (quartile range, 23.4-51.6) in unaccompanied children, and 55.0 (quartile range, 27.9-65.0) in accompanied children, with an estimated median difference of +11.8 (95% CI of 0 to 23.4; p = 0.044). There were no significant differences in the mean salivary cortisol levels. Conclusion: The level of anxiety was higher in accompanied children. There were no differences in salivary cortisol levels between both groups. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC):RBR-9wj4qvy.

RESUMO Objetivo: O principal objetivo deste estudo foi comparar os níveis de estresse e ansiedade em crianças submetidas a procedimentos cirúrgicos com ou sem presença dos pais na indução da anestesia, medindo os níveis de cortisol salivar e aplicando o mYPAS. Método: Ensaio quaserandomizado com crianças de 5 a 12 anos, com estado físico ASA I, II ou III, submetidas a cirurgia eletiva. De acordo com a disposição dos pais, o par foi definido como grupo acompanhado ou não acompanhado. Foram utilizados testes de qui-quadrado, exato de Fisher, t de Student, Mann-Whitney, Hodges-Lehman e Spearman para as análises estatísticas. Resultados: Foram incluídas 46 crianças; 63% delas em idade préescolar, principalmente acompanhadas por suas mães (80%). A pontuação mYPAS mediana foi de 37,5 (intervalo interquartil, 23,4-51,6) em crianças não acompanhadas e de 55,0 (intervalo interquartil, 27,9-65,0) em crianças acompanhadas, com uma diferença mediana estimada de +11,8 (IC de 95% de 0 a 23,4; p = 0,044). Não houve diferenças significativas nos níveis médios de cortisol salivar. Conclusão: O nível de ansiedade foi maior em crianças acompanhadas. Não houve diferenças nos níveis de cortisol salivar entre os dois grupos. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (ReBEC):RBR-9wj4qvy.

RESUMEN Objetivo: El objetivo principal de este estudio fue comparar los niveles de estrés y ansiedad en niños sometidos a procedimientos quirúrgicos con o sin presencia de los padres en la inducción de la anestesia mediante la medición de los niveles de cortisol salival y la aplicación del mYPAS. Método: Ensayo cuasi-aleatorio con niños de 5 a 12 años, con estado físico ASA I, II o III, sometidos a cirugía electiva. Según la disposición de los padres, se definieron como grupo acompañado o no acompañado. Se utilizaron pruebas de chi-cuadrado, exacta de Fisher, t de Student, Mann-Whitney, Hodges-Lehman y Spearman para los análisis estadísticos. Resultados: Se incluyeron 46 niños; el 63% eran niños en edad preescolar, en su mayoría acompañados por sus madres (80%). La puntuación mYPAS mediana fue de 37,5 (rango intercuartílico, 23,4-51,6) en niños no acompañados y de 55,0 (rango intercuartílico, 27,9-65,0) en niños acompañados, con una diferencia mediana estimada de +11,8 (IC del 95% de 0 a 23,4; p = 0,044). No hubo diferencias significativas en los niveles medios de cortisol salival. Conclusión: El nivel de ansiedad fue mayor en los niños acompañados. No hubo diferencias en los niveles de cortisol salival entre ambos grupos. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos (ReBEC):RBR-9wj4qvy.

Pandemia de COVID-19 e a saúde dos estudantes: análise da correlação entre psicopatologias e a síndrome de Burnout / COVID-19 Pandemic and student health: analysis of the correlation between psychopathologies and Burnout syndrome

Analisar a correlação entre estresse, ansiedade e depressão com a síndrome de Burnout em estudantes de graduação de uma universidade pública federal. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, que utilizou um questionário on-line para coleta de dados, que ocorreu entre dezembro de 2021 e março de 2022, disponibilizado por e-mail. Participaram 169 discentes, e a correlação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e as dimensões estresse, ansiedade e depressão evidenciou que os brasileiros, principalmente as mulheres e praticantes de alguma religião, mostraram escores mais elevados. Quanto à síndrome de Burnout, notaram-se valores altos para as dimensões exaustão emocional e eficácia profissional, mas escores baixos para a dimensão descrença. Ao verificar-se a correlação entre a escala de ansiedade, depressão e estresse e a síndrome de Burnout, percebeu-se uma relação negativa entre seus domínios e a eficácia estudantil. Revelou-se também uma correlação entre a depressão e a exaustão emocional.

To analyze the correlation between stress, anxiety, and depression with the Burnout syndrome in undergraduate students at a federal public university. This is an exploratory descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, which used an online questionnaire for data collection, which took place from December 2021 to March 2022, available by email. 169 students participated in the study, in which the correlation between sociodemographic variables and the dimensions stress, anxiety and depression showed that Brazilians, especially women and practitioners of some religion, showed higher scores. As for the Burnout syndrome, high values were observed for the emotional exhaustion and professional efficacy dimensions, but low scores for the disbelief dimension. When verifying the correlation between the anxiety, depression and stress scale and the Burnout syndrome, a negative relationship between its domains and student effectiveness was noticed. A correlation was also revealed between depression and emotional exhaustion.

Hans Hugo Bruno Selye y el estrés, hito en la historia de la Medicina moderna / Hans Hugo Bruno Selye and the stress, a milestone in the modern medical history

Fundamento: Hans Hugo Bruno Selye, fisiólogo y médico austrohúngaro nació el 26 de enero de 1907, posteriormente se naturalizó canadiense, este hombre que vivió 75 años y llegó a ser director del Instituto de Medicina y Cirugía Experimental de la Universidad de Montreal, Canadá, hasta su retiro en 1970. Falleció en 1982, en esa misma ciudad. Objetivo: Describir la vida y obra del ilustre académico Hans Hugo Bruno Selye y la historia del estrés como hito en la historia de la Medicina moderna. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de corte histórico donde se utilizaron métodos teóricos como el análisis documental y el histórico-lógico. Desarrollo: El doctor empezó a desarrollar su famosa teoría acerca de la influencia del estrés en la capacidad de las personas para enfrenarse o amoldarse a las consecuencias de lesiones o enfermedades en el segundo año de sus estudios de Medicina (1926). Esta investigación le permitió descubrir que los pacientes con variedad de dolencias manifestaban síntomas similares, los cuales podían ser atribuidos a los esfuerzos del organismo para responder a esta condición de estar enfermo. Él llamó a este conjunto de síntomas síndrome del estrés o síndrome de adaptación general (GAS). Conclusiones: Este médico es una de las personalidades más importantes de la historia de la Medicina; su teoría del estrés proporcionó un marco conceptual transcendental para cuestiones posteriores de los mecanismos y manifestaciones de las reacciones del mismo.

Background: Hans Hugo Bruno Selye, Austro-Hungarian physiologist and physician, born January 26, 1907, later naturalized Canadian citizen, this man who lived 75 years and became the Director of Experimental Medicine and Surgery Institute of Montreal University in Canada, until his retirement in 1970. He passed away in 1982, in the same city. Objective: Describe the life and achievements of the distinguished academic Hans Hugo Bruno Selye and the history of stress as a milestone in modern medical history. Methodology: A historical retrospective study was conducted using theoretical methods such as documental and historical-logical analysis. Methodology: The doctor began to build his famous theory about the influence of stress on the ability of persons to cope or adjust to the injury or illness consequences in the second year of his medical studies (1926). He discovered with this investigation that patients with a variety of ailments exhibited similar symptoms, which could be attributed to the organism efforts to respond to the condition of being sick. He named this set of symptoms stress syndrome or general adaptation syndrome (GAS). Conclusions: This physician is one of the greatest personalities in medical history; his stress theory provided a transcendental conceptual framework for later issues of the mechanisms and manifestations for stress reactions.

Ansiedad, estrés y calidad de sueño asociados a COVID-19 en universitarios del noroeste de México / Anxiety, stress and sleep quality associated to COVID-19 in university students in northwestern Mexico

Resumen Objetivo: Identificar los niveles de ansiedad, estrés percibido y calidad del sueño en universitarios del noroeste de México durante la pandemia por COVID-19 y examinar su asociación con variables sociodemográficas y con preguntas relacionadas con el COVID-19. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal, en una muestra no probabilística de 1691 estudiantes. Se aplicaron encuestas en línea por medio de Google Forms. Se utilizó la prueba Ji-cuadrado (X2), la correlación de Spearman y análisis de regresión logística multivariado, se contó con aprobación de comité de ética y consentimiento informado de los participantes. Resultados: El 38.4% de los estudiantes presentaron ansiedad moderada y 36.5% severa. Predominó un nivel moderado de estrés (50.1%) y mala calidad del sueño (65.8%). La variable sexo se asoció con ansiedad (X2 = 88.87, p < .001), estrés percibido (X2 = 72.34, p < .001) y mala calidad del sueño (X2 = 31.26, p < .001). La regresión logística determinó que los estudiantes cuyos ingresos familiares disminuyeron a causa de la pandemia presentaron mayor riesgo de ansiedad (OR = 1.67, p =.001), estrés (OR= 1.57, p =.011) y mala calidad del sueño (OR = 1.46). Conclusiones: Más de la mitad de los estudiantes universitarios que participaron en esta investigación presentaron algún nivel de ansiedad, estrés y mala calidad de sueño durante la pandemia por COVID-19, por lo anterior, se requiere el desarrollo de programas de intervención psicosocial de salud mental dirigidos a estudiantes universitarios.

Abstract Objective: Identify the levels of anxiety, perceived stress, and sleep quality in university students in northwestern Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine their association to sociodemographic variables and questions related to COVID-19. Materials and methods: Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study in a non-probabilistic sample of 1691 students. Online surveys were administered using Google Forms. The chi-square test (X2), Spearman's correlation and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used, with the approval of the ethics committee and informed consent of the participants. Results: 38.4% of the students presented moderate anxiety and 36.5% severe anxiety. Moderate level of stress (50.1%) and poor sleep quality (65.8%) predominated. The sex variable was associated to anxiety (X2 = 88.87, p < .001), perceived stress (X2 = 72.34, p < .001) and poor sleep quality (X2 = 31.26, p < .001). Logistic regression determined that students whose family income decreased because of the pandemic were at higher risk of experiencing anxiety (OR = 1.67, p =.001), stress (OR= 1.57, p =.011), and poor sleep quality (OR = 1.46). Conclusions: More than half of the university students who participated in this study presented some level of anxiety, stress and poor sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the development of psychosocial mental health intervention programs aimed at university students is required.

Indicadores de saúde mental e de atividade física de trabalhadores do setor bancário durante a pandemia da COVID-19 / Indicadores de salud mental y actividad física de trabajadores del sector bancario durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 / Mental health and physical activity indicators of banking sector workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introdução: Indivíduos fisicamente ativos parecem apresentar melhores indicadores de saúde mental e estresse em comparação a seus congêneres com prática insuficiente de atividade física. Contudo, a análise da prática de atividade física e de indicadores de saúde mental de trabalhadores do setor bancário não tem sido explorada durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Objetivo: Analisar escores de depressão, ansiedade, estresse e da prática de atividade física em trabalhadores do setor bancário durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: Uma estratégia comparativa associativa foi empregada com 21 trabalhadores do setor bancário (24-44 anos, 71,4% mulheres) de uma cidade do Nordeste brasileiro. Um questionário on-line foi aplicado explorando informações sociodemográficas, antropométricas, indicadores de ansiedade, depressão e estresse (EADS-21), de função laboral e do nível de atividade física. A correlação entre os escores EADS-21 e o nível de atividade física foi obtida pelo coeficiente Rho de Spearman e a comparação dos indicadores entre trabalhadores insuficientemente ativos e fisicamente ativos foi realizada pelo teste U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: O nível de atividade física apresentou uma correlação fraca e inversa com os escores de ansiedade (Rho= −0,15), depressão (Rho= −0,35) e de estresse (Rho= −0,11). Além disso, verificou-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os trabalhadores do setor bancário insuficientemente ativos vs. fisicamente ativos em relação à ansiedade (P= 0,719), depressão (P= 0,548) ou estresse (P= 0,842). Conclusão: Os indicadores de saúde mental e estresse foram inversamente associados à prática regular de atividade física. Em adição, os níveis de ansiedade, depressão e estresse foram similares entre trabalhadores do setor bancário fisicamente ativos e insuficientemente ativos.

Introducción: Las personas físicamente activas parecen tener mejores indicadores de salud mental y estrés en comparación con personas con actividad física insuficiente. Sin embargo, el análisis de la práctica de actividad física y los indicadores de salud mental de trabajadores del sector bancario no ha sido explorado durante la pandemia por COVID-19. Objetivo: Analizar los puntajes de depresión, ansiedad, estrés y actividad física en trabajadores del sector bancario durante la pandemia por COVID-19. Método: Se aplicó una estrategia comparativa asociativa con 21 trabajadores del sector bancario (24-44 años, 71.4 % mujeres) en una ciudad del Nordeste de Brasil. Se aplicó un cuestionario en línea explorando información sociodemográfica y antropométrica, indicadores de ansiedad, depresión y estrés (EADS-21), función laboral y nivel de actividad física. La correlación entre las puntuaciones del EADS-21 y el nivel de actividad física se obtuvo mediante el coeficiente Rho de Spearman. Además, la comparación de indicadores entre personas adultas insuficientemente activas y físicamente activas se realizó mediante la prueba U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: El nivel de actividad física mostró una correlación débil y inversa con las puntuaciones de ansiedad (Rho= −0.15), depresión (Rho= −0.35) y estrés (Rho= −0.11). Además, se encontró que no hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre personas trabajadoras insuficientemente activas en el sector bancario vs. físicamente activas, en relación con la ansiedad (P= 0.719), la depresión (P= 0.548) o el estrés (P= 0.842). Conclusión: Los indicadores de salud mental y estrés se asociaron inversamente con la práctica habitual de actividad física. Además, las puntuaciones de ansiedad, depresión y estrés fueron similares entre personas trabajadoras bancarias físicamente activas e insuficientemente activas.

Introduction: Physically active individuals seem to have better indicators of mental health and stress compared to their insufficient physical activity peers. However, the analysis of physical activity levels and mental health indicators of bank employees has not been explored during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To analyze depression, anxiety, stress, and physical activity scores in bank employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An associative comparative strategy was applied with 21 bank employees (24-44 years, 71.4% women) in a city in Northeast Brazil. An online questionnaire was applied exploring sociodemographic and anthropometric information, indicators of anxiety, depression, and stress (EADS-21), occupational function, and physical activity levels. The correlation between the EADS-21 scores and the physical activity levels was obtained using Spearman's Rho coefficient and the comparison of indicators between insufficiently active and physically active workers was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: The physical activity levels showed a weak and inverse correlation with anxiety (Rho= −0.15), depression (Rho= −0.35), and stress (Rho= −0.11) scores. In addition, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between insufficiently active vs. physically active bank employees concerning anxiety (P= 0.719), depression (P= 0.548), or stress (P= 0.842). Conclusion: Mental health and stress indicators were inversely associated with regular physical activity levels. In addition, scores of anxiety, depression, and stress were similar between physically active and insufficiently active bank employees.

Estrés psicológico y angustia por diabetes en adultos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: una revisión sistemática / Psychological Stress and Diabetes Distress in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review / Estresse psicológico e angústia causada por diabetes em adultos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2: uma revisão sistemática

Introducción: la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 es una enfermedad crónica que puede causar estrés psicológico en el desarrollo de la enfermedad y como suceso estresante, mientras que la angustia por la diabetes se asocia con estresores como el descontrol de las concentraciones de glucosa, presencia de complicaciones agudas o crónicas, disciplina y apego en el tratamiento integral. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la literatura científica disponible sobre el estrés psicológico y angustia por diabetes en relación con el con- trol glucémico en adultos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Materiales y métodos: para la búsqueda de literatura se utilizaron las bases de datos Pubmed, Medline, Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, CINAHL, EBSCO, Wiley y Google Académico. Se incluyeron artículos indexados en bases de datos con idioma inglés, español y portugués, de diseños descriptivos, correlacionales y experimentales publicados en el periodo 2010-2020. Los artículos se evaluaron a través de la lista de revisión del Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados: se encontró que el estrés psicológico ocurre mayormente en mujeres y que la angustia por diabetes es predictora del control glucémico pobre, provoca un manejo inadecuado de la glucosa, aumenta la hemoglobina glucosilada y también es una de las causas de mortalidad en hombres. Conclusiones: los hallazgos muestran que existe mayor relación entre la angustia por diabetes y el control glucémico en estos pacientes

Introduction: type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that can cause psychological stress in the development of the disease and as a stressful event, while diabetes distress is associated to stressors such as uncontrolled diabetes, presence of acute or chronic complications, discipline and adherence in comprehensive treatment. The aim of the study is to analyze the available scientific literature on psychological stress and diabetes distress in relation to glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: For the literature search, Pubmed, Medline, Virtual Health Library, CINAHL, EBSCO, Wiley and Google databases were used. Articles indexed with English, Spanish and Portuguese languages, with descriptive, correlational and experimental designs published in the period 2010 to 2020. The articles were evaluated through the Joanna Briggs Institute Check list. Results: 10 articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed, some studies showed an associated of psychological stress and diabetes distress with glycated hemoglobin, in addition, it was found that psychological stress is mostly in women and diabetes distress is a predictor of poor glycemic control, it causes inadequate glucose management, increases glycated hemoglobin and is also one of the causes of mortality in men. Conclusions: The findings show that there is a relationship mainly between diabetes distress and glycemic control in these patients.

Introdução: A diabetes mellitus tipo 2 é uma doença crônica que pode causar estresse psicológico no surgimento da doença e ser um evento estressante, enquanto que a angústia por diabetes está associada a estressores como os níveis glicose descontrolados, presença de complicações agudas ou crônicas, disciplina e aderência a um tratamento integral. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a literatura científica disponível sobre o estresse psicológico e a angústia por diabetes em relação ao controle glicêmico em adultos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Materiais e métodos: As bases de dados Pubmed, Medline, Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, CINAHL, EBSCO, Wiley e Google foram utilizadas para a pesquisa bibliográfica. Foram incluídos artigos indexados em bases de dados em inglês, espanhol e português, com desenhos descritivos, correlacionais e experimentais publicados no período de 2010 a 2020. Os artigos foram avaliados através do Check List do Instituto Joanna Briggs. Resultados: Foram analisados 10 artigos que cumpriram com os critérios de inclusão, alguns estudos mostraram associação do estresse psicológico e angústia por diabetes com a hemoglobina glicosilada, além disso, descobriu-se que o estresse psicológico apresenta principalmente nas mulheres e a angústia por diabetes é um preditor de controle glicêmico deficiente, provocando manejo inadequado da glicose, aumentando a hemoglobina glicosilada e também, é uma das causas de mortalidade nos homens. Conclusões: Os resultados mostraram que existe uma maior relação entre a angustia por diabetes e o controle glicêmico nestes pacientes

Eventos estresantes de la vida y consumo de alcohol en adultos mayores / Stressful life events and alcohol consumption in elderly

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los Eventos Estresantes de la Vida y el consumo de alcohol en los Adultos Mayores. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo correlacional, en 39 participantes de Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México. Se aplicó una Cédula de Datos Personales, el Inventario de Estrés en la Vida de Adultos Mayores y el Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test-Versión Geriatric. Resultados: El 82.1% de los participantes pertenece al sexo femenino, existieron diferencias en las medias del puntaje del consumo de alcohol de acuerdo con el sexo (U = 70.00; p < 0.05). Los eventos que se relacionaron con el consumo de alcohol fueron la muerte de un hijo(a) (rs =.393, p = .013), el deterioro del estado financiero (rs =.342, p =.033), el cambiarse a una casa menos cómoda (rs =.560, p= .001 y la pérdida de un amigo(a) rs =.409, p = .010). Conclusiones: Los eventos estresantes pueden impactar de forma negativa al AM e influir en el consumo de alcohol como una estrategia de afrontamiento.

Abstract Objective: Determine the relationship between stressful life events and alcohol consumption in elders. Materials and methods: Correlational descriptive study, in 39 participants from Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico. A personal data record, the Stress Inventory in the Life of Older Adults and the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test-Geriatric Version were applied. Results: 82.1% of participants were females, there were differences in the means of the alcohol consumption score according to sex (U = 70.00, p < 0.05). The events that were related to alcohol consumption were the death of a son (rs = .393, p = .013), the deterioration of the financial state (rs = .342, p = .033), the change to a less comfortable house (rs = .560, p = .000) and the loss of a friend rs = .409, p = .010). Conclusions: Stressful events can negatively impact AM and influence alcohol consumption as a coping strategy.

Assessment of depression, stress, anxiety and oral health-related quality of life in individuals with sjögren's syndrome: case control pilot study / Evaluación de la depresión, el estrés, la ansiedad y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud bucal en personas con síndrome de Sjögren: estudio piloto de casos y controles

Objective: Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic auto-immune inflammatory systemic disease, in which the infiltration of mo-nonuclear cells in the exocrine glands leads to physiological and morphological changes. This pilot case-control study aims to describe the profile, evaluate the oral condition, quality of life (QoL) and psychological condition, through complete clinical examination, OHIP-14 and DASS-21 questionnaires. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with seven individuals with a final diagnosis of SS (case group [CG]), and seven individuals with symptoms of dry mouth (control group [GCO]), consulting at the institution from January to November 2021. participants were selected by free demand and those previously seen at the institution with a diagnosis of SS between 19 and 70 years of age. The questionnaire OHIP-14 was applied to assess the patient's quality of life, where seven dimensions are assessed, subdivided into 14 questions through the Lickert scale (0 to 4) assigned by the individual and which quantifies the impact of oral health on QoL. The questionnaire DASS-21 assessed the psychological condition of the patient, which presents seven questions for each emotional state (depression, anxiety, and stress), totaling 21 questions. The general clinical condition, evolution of SS, oral clinical condition, and the profile of this population were related to QoL factors and psychological conditions, using these assessment instruments. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding stimulated salivary flow. The only symptom with a statistically significant difference in the CG was difficulty in phonation (p< 0.001). The dimensions related to functional limitation and physical pain showed the most expressive results (p=0.004) (p=0.025), showing a strong negative impact on the QoL of the CG individuals, and the dimension related to disability was the least affected (p=0.684). The analysis of depression, anxiety, and stress did not show statistically significant results between the groups; however, in the CG, 5 (71.42%) individuals showed a severe degree of depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusions: Individuals in the case group showed some changes, with a strong negative impact on QoL compared to the control group.

Objetivo: El síndrome de Sjögren (SS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria sistémica crónica autoinmune, en la que la infiltración de células mononucleares en las glándulas exocrinas provoca cambios fisiológicos y morfológicos. Este estudio piloto de casos y controles tiene como objetivo describir el perfil, evaluar la condición bucal, calidad de vida (CdV) y condición psicológica, mediante examen clínico completo, cuestionarios OHIP-14 y DASS-21. Materiales y Métodos: El estudio se realizó con 7 individuos con diagnóstico final de SS, grupo de casos (CG) y 7 individuos con síntomas de sequedad bucal, grupo control (GCO) atendidos en la institución de enero a noviembre de 2021. Los participantes fueron seleccionados por libre demanda y entre los atendidos previamente en la institución con diagnóstico de SS entre 19 y 70 años de edad. Para evaluar la calidad de vida del paciente se aplicó el cuestionario OHIP-14, donde se evalúan siete dimensiones, sub-divididas en 14 preguntas a través de la escala de Likert (0 a 4) asignada por el individuo y que cuantifica el impacto de la salud bucal en la calidad de vida. El cuestionario DASS-21 evaluó la condición psicológica del paciente, el cual presenta siete preguntas para cada estado emocional (depresión, ansiedad y estrés), totalizando 21 preguntas. El estado clínico general, la evolución del SS, el estado clínico bucal y el perfil de esta población se relacionaron con factores de calidad de vida y condiciones psicológicas, mediante estos instrumentos de evaluación. Resultados: En cuanto al flujo salival estimulado, no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos. El único síntoma que mostró diferencia estadísticamente significativa en el CG fue la dificultad en la fonación (p< 0,001). Las dimensiones relacionadas con limitación funcional y dolor físico mostraron los resultados más expresivos (p=0,004) (p=0,025), mostrando un fuerte impacto negativo en la CdV de los individuos del GC, y la dimensión relacionada con discapacidad fue la menos afectada (p=0,684). El análisis de depresión, ansiedad y estrés no mostró resultados estadísticamente significativos entre los grupos; sin embargo, en el GC, 5 (71,42%) individuos presentaron un grado severo de depresión, ansiedad y estrés. Conclusión: Se puede concluir que los individuos del grupo de casos mostraron algunos cambios, con un fuerte impacto negativo en la calidad de vida en comparación con el grupo de control.

Estrés académico autopercibido y factores relacionados en una escuela privada de odontología en Cartagena, Colombia / Self-perceived academic stress and related factors in a private dental school from Cartagena, Colombia / Estresse acadêmico auto-percebido e fatores relacionados em uma escola particular de odontologia em Cartagena, Colômbia

Introducción: El estrés académico surge de una interacción entre factores estresantes ambientales y las reacciones de los estudiantes, asociándose con frustración y fracaso académico. Además, algunos factores demográficos y familiares influyen en el estrés. Objetivo: Analizar estrés académico, factores demográficos y familiares en estudiantes de Odontología en Escuela privada de Cartagena. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, en 158 estudiantes. Se aplicó cuestionario sociodemográfico, APGAR familiar e inventario SISCO. Se analizó los datos mediante estadística descriptiva y prueba X2. Resultados: Se encontró disfuncionalidad familiar y mal soporte de amigos en casi la mitad de los participantes, niveles de preocupación moderada cercana a 70%, alta frecuencia de demandas del entorno (estresores), reacciones comportamentales y presencia de síntomas ante estímulo estresor. Hubo asociación entre alta frecuencia de inquietud en situaciones cotidianas y pertenecer a semestres básicos, baja frecuencia de uso de estrategias de afrontamiento y sexo femenino, alta frecuencia de reacciones comportamentales y disfunción familiar. Conclusiones: Los principales factores identificados fueron pertenecer a semestres básicos, ser mujer y presencia de disfuncionalidad familiar. Los niveles de estrés y disfuncionalidad familiar sugieren una alerta para intervenir desde bienestar universitario, previniendo condiciones desfavorables en la salud y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.

Introduction: Academic stress arises from an interaction between environmental stressors and student reactions, which are associated with academic frustration and academic failure. Likewise, there are demographic and family factors that affect stress. Objective: To analyze academic stress, demographic and family factors in Dentistry students at a private school in Cartagena. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with 158 students. The APGAR family sociodemographic questionnaire and SISCO inventory were used. Descriptive statistics and the X2 test were applied to analyze data. Results: Family dysfunction and low friend support were observed in almost half of the participants, 70% displayed moderate anxiety levels. Also, a high frequency of environmental demands (stressors), behavioral reactions, and the presence of symptoms in response to the stressors were found. There were associations between: high frequency of restlessness in everyday situations and belonging to initial semesters; low frequency of using coping strategies and female gender; and high frequency of behavioral reactions and family dysfunction. Conclusions: The main factors identified were belonging to initial semesters, being a woman, and family dysfunction. Levels of stress and family dysfunction can be used as a signal for university welfare services to intervene and prevent unfavorable student health and academic performance conditions.

Introdução: O estresse acadêmico surge de uma interação entre os estressores ambientais e as reações dos alunos, associados à frustração e ao fracasso acadêmico. Além disso, alguns fatores demográficos e familiares influenciam o estresse. Objetivo: Analisar o estresse acadêmico, fatores demográficos e familiares em estudantes de odontologia de uma escola particular de Cartagena. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal descritivo, em 158 estudantes. Questionários sociodemográficos, APGAR familiar e inventário SISCO foram aplicados. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e teste X2. Resultados: Disfunção familiar e pouco apoio dos amigos foram encontrados em quase metade dos participantes, níveis de preocupação moderada próximos a 70 %, alta frequência de demandas do ambiente (estressores), reações comportamentais e presença de sintomas diante de estímulos estressantes. Houve associação entre alta frequência de inquietação em situações cotidianas e pertencimento aos semestres básicos, baixa frequência do uso de estratégias de enfrentamento e sexo feminino, alta frequência de reações comportamentais e disfunção familiar. Conclusões: Os principais fatores identificados foram pertencer aos semestres básicos, ser mulher e a presença de disfunção familiar. Os níveis de estresse e disfuncionalidade familiar sugerem um alerta para intervir da unidade de bem-estar da universidade para prevenir condições desfavoráveis na saúde e desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes.

Cefalea en estudiantes de Medicina cubanos en relación con factores asociados al estrés académico

Fundamento la cefalea y el estrés pueden llegar a ser bastante comunes en la vida de los estudiantes universitarios. Por ello, es una necesidad el estudio profundo de las causas y consecuencias de dicha problemática. Objetivo caracterizar la cefalea en estudiantes de Medicina cubanos en relación con factores asociados al estrés académico. Métodos se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en 205 estudiantes de medicina cubanos durante abril y mayo de 2022. Se estudiaron las variables edad, sexo, año académico, presencia de enfermedad asociada, frecuencia por semana, horas de sueño promedio por día, variación de frecuencia (durante exámenes orales, exámenes escritos, guardias médicas, exigencias extracurriculares altas, días libres), intensidad promedio del dolor, horario más frecuente de inicio, duración, fármacos más utilizados y utilización de fármacos para aliviar el dolor. Resultados la incidencia de cefalea fue de 91,2 %, con predominio en el sexo femenino (95,6 %). Los estudiantes refirieron una mayor frecuencia (61 %) en horarios vespertino, así como en situaciones de exámenes escritos (64,4 %). En los días libres disminuyó la frecuencia (67,3 %). El año académico no mostró influencia significativa en la duración o intensidad de la cefalea. El uso de fármacos no siempre se planteó como efectivo para tratar el dolor. La dipirona fue referida como el fármaco más utilizado (47,8 %). Conclusiones los factores asociados al estrés académico se relacionaron con la presencia de cefaleas en estudiantes de Medicina cubanos, y son la posible causa de su elevada incidencia.

Background headache and stress can become quite common in the university students' life. Therefore, it is necessary to study in depth the causes and consequences of this problem. Objective to characterize the headache in Cuban medical students in relation to factors associated with academic stress. Methods a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 205 Cuban medical students during April and May 2022. The variables age, sex, academic year, presence of associated disease, frequency per week, average hours of sleep per day, frequency variation (during oral exams, written exams, medical shifts, high extracurricular demands, days off), average pain intensity, most frequent onset time, duration, most commonly used drugs, and use of pain-relieving drugs were studied. Results the headache incidence was 91.2%, predominantly in the female sex (95.6%). Students reported a higher frequency (61%) in evening hours, as well as in situations of written exams (64.4%). On days off, the frequency decreased (67.3%). The academic year did not show a significant influence on the headache duration or intensity. The use of drugs was not always considered effective in treating pain. Dipyrone was referred to as the most used drug (47.8%). Conclusions the factors associated with academic stress were related to the presence of headaches in Cuban medical students, and are the possible cause of its high incidence.

Psicofármacos e características socioeconômicas e de saúde de profissionais de Enfermagem de um pronto atendimento* / Psicofármacos y características socioeconómicas y de salud de los profesionales de enfermería en un servicio de urgencia / Psychotropic drugs and socioeconomic and health characteristics of Nursing professionals in an emergency room

Objetivo: avaliar a associação entre o uso de psicofármacos e as variáveis socioeconômicas e de saúde de profissionais de Enfermagem de um pronto atendimento. Método: estudo transversal com profissionais de Enfermagem de um pronto atendimento, realizado de janeiro a fevereiro de 2021, com questionário sociodemográfico e clínico, Lista de Sinais e Sintomas de Estresse e Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh. Utilizou estatística descritiva e analítica. Resultados: dos 34 participantes, 61,8% tinham menos de 40 anos, 70,6% praticavam atividade física ao menos duas vezes na semana, 70,6% apresentavam distúrbios do sono e 29,4% estresse alto à altíssimo. O uso de psicofármacos foi relatado por 38,2% deles, principalmente antidepressivos e ansiolíticos, associados ao estresse e à renda. Conclusão: problemas socioeconômicos e psíquicos podem favorecer o uso de psicofármacos pela Enfermagem. Melhores condições de trabalho e remuneração são necessárias para a saúde.

Objective: To evaluate the association between the use of psychotropic drugs and socioeconomic and health variables among Nursing professionals in an emergency department. Method: a cross-sectional study with Nursing professionals from an emergency room, carried out from January to February 2021, using a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, a List of Signs and Symptoms of Stress, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used. Results: of the 34 participants, 61.8% were under 40, 70.6% practiced physical activity at least twice a week, 70.6% had sleep disorders and 29.4% had high to very high stress. The use of psychotropic drugs was reported by 38.2% of them, mainly antidepressants and anxiolytics, associated with stress and income. Conclusion: Socio-economic and psychological problems can favor the use of psychotropic drugs by nurses. Better working conditions and pay are necessary for health.

Objetivo: evaluar la asociación entre el uso de psicofármacos y las variables socioeconómicas y de salud de profesionales de enfermería en un servicio de urgencia. Método: estudio transversal con profesionales de enfermería de un servicio de emergencia, realizado de enero a febrero de 2021, utilizando cuestionarios sociodemográfico y clínico, Lista de Signos y Síntomas de Estrés e Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: de los 34 participantes, el 61,8% tenía menos de 40 años, el 70,6% practicaban actividad física al menos dos veces por semana, el 70,6% presentaban trastorno del sueño y el 29,4% experimentó estrés alto a muy alto. El uso de psicofármacos fue reportado por el 38,2% de ellos, principalmente antidepresivos y ansiolíticos, asociados al estrés y al ingreso. Conclusión: problemas socioeconómicos y psicológicos pueden favorecer el uso de psicofármacos en enfermería. Mejores condiciones de trabajo y salarios son necesarias para la salud.

The mediating effect of self-care on the relationship between stress response and job performance of nurses in emergency department / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the status quo of stress response, self-care and job performance among nurses in emergency department, and to analyze whether self-care has a mediating effect between stress response and job performance.Methods:This was a cross-sectional survey. From February to April 2022, 467 emergency department nurses from 11 tertiary hospitals in Changsha were investigated and analyzed by using random cluster sampling method, general data questionnaire, Stress Response Questionnaire, Self-Compassion Scale and Nursing Performance Scale.Results:The total score of nurses′ Stress Response Questionnaire was (78.02 ± 26.78) points, the total score of Self-Compassion Scale was (81.75 ± 22.23) points, and the total score of Nursing Performance Scale was (74.05 ± 21.57) points. Stress response was negatively correlated with self-care and work performance ( r=-0.452, -0.572, both P<0.01), and self-care was positively correlated with work performance ( r=0.515, P<0.01). Self-care played a partial mediating role between stress response and job performance, accounting for 26.98% of the total effect. Conclusions:Self-care is an intermediary variable between emergency department nurses′ stress response and work performance. Nursing managers should pay attention to emergency department nurses′self-care and stress response levels, and evaluate them regularly in order to take timely intervention measures to improve their self care ability, reduce stress response, and improve work performance of emergency department nurses.

Path analysis of the influence of shared decision-making between doctors and patients on psychological stress among patients with coronary heart disease / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the influencing factors of psychological stress in patients with coronary heart disease, and the effect path of joint decision-making between doctors and patients on psychological stress and to provide reference for the formulation of management plan for physical and mental health of patients with coronary heart disease.Methods:From July 2017 to April 2022, 715 retired patients with coronary heart disease hospitalized in General Hospital of the People′s Liberation Army and Air Force Hospital in Western Military Theater of the People′s Liberation Army were investigated adopted cross-sectional survey method by simple random sampling using general information questionnaire, Stress Response Questionnaire, Shared Decision-making Questionnaire between Doctors and Patients, Uncertainty in Illness Scale and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire. By using structural equation modeling, the direct and indirect influence paths of shared decision-making between doctors and patients on psychological stress were analyzed.Results:The scores of psychological stress, shared decision-making, uncertainty in illness, positive coping style and negative coping style were 49.81 ± 11.06, 79.24 ± 8.68, 76.40 ± 12.56, 21.67 ± 5.51 and 8.90 ± 3.12. Correlation analysis showed that the scores of psychological stress were positively correlated with the scores of uncertainty in illness and negative coping style ( r=0.661, 0.591, both P<0.01), and negatively correlated with the scores of shared decision-making between doctors and patients and positive coping style ( r=-0.623, -0.451, both P<0.01). Path analysis showed that shared decision-making between doctors and patients had a direct effect on psychological stress, accounting for 23.81% of the total effect; the uncertainty in illness, positive coping style and negative coping style played a part of intermediary role between the joint decision-making between doctors and patients and psychological stress, accounting for 32.35%, 8.40% and 17.93% of the total effect respectively; the uncertainty in illness and negative coping style had a chain mediating effect between them, accounting for 17.51% of the total effect. Conclusions:It suggests that the shared decision-making between doctors and patients with coronary heart disease is not only directly related to psychological stress, but also indirectly related to psychological stress through uncertainty in illness and coping style, among which coping style may play a role of "pivot" to a certain extent.

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on stress response and job burnout of head nurses in the context of Coronavirus disease 2019 / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the efforts of applying mindfulness stress reduction therapy in alleviating stress reactions and burnout among head nurses in the context of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods:This was a quasi experimental study. In June 2021, 109 head nurses with mild or above burnout measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) from 12 hospitals in Zhangjiagang City were selected as the research objects to implement mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy for 8 weeks, and the scores of the Five Facet Mindfulness Question-naire (FFMQ), Stress Response Questionnaire (SRQ) and MBI of the head nurses were compared before and after the intervention.Results:The five dimensions of observation, description, perceived action, non-judgment, and non-response and the total scores of the FFMQ were (26.28 ± 1.32), (26.94 ± 1.29), (25.49 ± 0.99), (25.45 ± 1.05), (23.48 ± 1.01), and (127.63 ± 3.78) of the post-intervention, which were higher than the pre-intervention scores of (25.04 ± 1.37), (25.04 ± 1.37), (25.37 ± 1.18), (24.15 ± 1.00), (24.09 ± 0.98), (22.26 ± 1.04), and (120.90 ± 4.06), with statistically significant differences ( t values were -39.21- -15.36, all P<0.01). The three dimensions of emotional, somatic, and behavioral responses and total scores of the post-intervention SRQ were (27.70 ± 6.12), (20.75 ± 4.20), (15.19 ± 3.11), and (65.99 ± 12.43), respectively, lower than the pre-intervention scores of (29.19 ± 6.91), (21.86 ± 5.20), (16.48 ± 4.16), and (70.12 ± 15.97), with statistically significant differences ( t values were 5.70-9.33, all P<0.01); the scores of dimensions of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization in post-intervention MBI were (26.24 ± 4.60) and (5.96 ± 1.25), lower than the pre-intervention scores of (29.66 ± 6.02) and (6.90 ± 1.59). The post-intervention scores of personal fulfillment (32.37 ± 5.02), higher than the pre-intervention scores of (28.60 ± 6.04), all with statistically significant differences ( t=15.36, 13.50, -9.65, all P<0.01). Conclusions:The implementation of mindfulness stress reduction therapy for the head nurses can relieve their work pressure due to the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, reshape their healthy psychology, and reduce job burnout.

Maternity in prison: influence on physical and emotional health / Maternidade no cárcere: influência na saúde física e emocional

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the repercussions of motherhood on patients deprived of their liberty. Methods: integrative review based on research in electronic databases: Medline (PubMed), LILACS, SciELO and Nursing Database (BDENF), using the following search strategy: ("Prisons" [Majr] AND "Pregnancy" [ Mesh]), as of 2016. Results: the research ended with 33 bibliographic references, being the highest level of evidence from cohort studies, which demonstrate the precariousness of health care offered to these pregnant women. Three main groups of results were identified: low quality prenatal care, negative maternal and neonatal health indicators in relation to the general population and the emotional issues involved in prison reality during the period of pregnancy and puerperium. Conclusions: prenatal care has flaws that influence, in some way, the maternal and neonatal health indicators. In addition, the precarious structure of prison system directly interferes with the emotional health of these women.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar as repercussões da maternidade em pacientes privadas da liberdade. Métodos: revisão integrativa a partir de pesquisa nas bases de dados eletrônicas: Medline (PubMed), LILACS, SciELO e Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), sendo usada como estratégia de busca: ("Prisons"[Majr] AND "Pregnancy"[Mesh]), a partir de 2016. Resultados: a pesquisa finalizou com 33 referências bibliográficas, sendo o maior nível de evidência de estudos de coorte, que demonstram a precarização na assistência de saúde ofertada a essas gestantes. Foram identificados três grupos principais de resultados: pré-natal de baixa qualidade, indicadores de saúde maternos e neonatais negativos e as questões emocionais envolvidas na realidade carcerária durante o período de gestação e puerpério. Conclusões: a assistência pré-natal apresenta falhas que influenciam nos indicadores de saúde maternos e neonatais. Além disso, a estrutura precária do sistema prisional interfere diretamente na saúde emocional dessas mulheres

Perceptions, maltreatment and religion as predictors of the psycho-emotional impact on nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic / Percepções, maltrato e religião como preditores do impacto psicoemocional em enfermeiros durante a pandemia de COVID-19 / Percepciones, maltrato y religión como predictores del impacto psicoemocional en enfermeros durante la pandemia COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the relationship between perceptions, abuse and religion with the psycho-emotional impact on nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study. It took place between 2020 and 2021 and a total of 319 clinical nurses in Peru were interviewed using the DASS-21. Associations were assessed using Spearman's Rho and multiple regression. Results: 18.5% had some degree of stress; 50.2%, anxiety and 29.1%, depression. Experience of abuse, self-perception of mental health and religion were predictors of stress, anxiety and depression. The length of work experience predicts stress and anxiety. In addition, self-perception of information and gender were predictors of depression. Conclusions: peruvian nurses have high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and this psycho-emotional impact was associated with perceptions, experiences of abuse and religion.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a relação entre percepções, abuso e religião com o impacto psicoemocional nos enfermeiros durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudo transversal descritivo-analítico. Realizado entre 2020 e 2021; foram entrevistados 319 enfermeiros assistenciais no Peru por meio do DASS-21; as associações foram avaliadas usando Rho de Spearman e regressão múltipla. Resultados: 18,5% apresentaram algum grau de estresse; 50,2%, ansiedade e 29,1%, depressão. Experiência de abuso, autopercepção de saúde mental e religião foram preditores de estresse, ansiedade e depressão. O tempo de experiência de trabalho prediz estresse e ansiedade. Além disso, a autopercepção das informações e o gênero foram preditores de depressão. Conclusões: os enfermeiros peruanos apresentam altos níveis de estresse, ansiedade e depressão; e esse impacto psicoemocional foi associado a percepções, experiências de abuso e religião.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la relación entre percepciones, maltrato y religión con el impacto psicoemocional en enfermeros durante la pandemia por covid-19. Métodos: estudio transversal descriptivo-analítico. Fue realizado entre los años 2020 y 2021; se encuestó a 319 enfermeros asistenciales de Perú mediante DASS-21; se evaluaron asociaciones mediante Rho de Spearman y regresión múltiple. Resultados: el 18,5 % presentó algún grado de estrés; el 50,2 %, ansiedad y el 29,1 %, depresión. La experiencia de maltrato, la autopercepción de la salud mental y la religión fueron predictores de estrés, ansiedad y depresión. El tiempo de experiencia laboral predice el estrés y ansiedad. Además, la autopercepción de la información y el género fueron predictores de la depresión. Conclusiones: los enfermeros peruanos presentaron altos niveles de estrés, ansiedad y depresión; y este impacto psicoemocional estuvo asociado a las percepciones, experiencias de maltrato y la religión.

Impacto de um Programa de Redução do Estresse, Meditação e Mindfulness em Pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca Crônica: Um Ensaio Clínico Randomizado / Impact of a Stress Reduction, Meditation, and Mindfulness Program in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Resumo Fundamento A Insuficiência Cardíaca é um importante problema de saúde pública, que leva à alta carga de sintomas físicos e psicológicos, apesar da terapia otimizada. Objetivo Avaliar primariamente o impacto de um Programa de Redução de Estresse, Meditação e Atenção plena na redução do estresse de pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca. Métodos Ensaio clínico randomizado e controlado que avaliou o impacto de um programa de redução de estresse comparado ao atendimento multidisciplinar convencional, em dois centros especializados no Brasil. O período de coleta de dados ocorreu entre abril e outubro de 2019. Um total de 38 pacientes foram alocados nos grupos de intervenção ou controle. A intervenção aconteceu ao longo de 8 semanas. O protocolo consistiu na avaliação das escalas de estresse percebido, depressão, qualidade de vida, ansiedade, atenção plena, qualidade do sono, teste de 6 minutos de caminhada e biomarcadores por um grupo cego, considerando um p-valor <0,05 como estatisticamente significativo. Resultados A intervenção resultou em redução significativa no estresse percebido de 22,8 ± 4,3 para 14,3 ± 3,8 pontos na escala de estresse percebido no grupo de intervenção vs. 23,9 ± 4,3 para 25,8 ± 5,4 no grupo controle (p-valor<0,001). Foi observada melhora significativa na qualidade de vida (p-valor=0,013), atenção plena (p-valor=0,041), qualidade do sono (p-valor<0,001) e no teste de 6 minutos de caminhada (p-valor=0,004) no grupo sob intervenção comparado com o controle. Conclusão O Programa de Redução de Estresse, Meditação e Atenção plena reduziu efetivamente o estresse percebido e melhorou desfechos clínicos em pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca.

Abstract Background Heart Failure is a significant public health problem leading to a high burden of physical and psychological symptoms despite optimized therapy. Objective To evaluate primarily the impact of a Stress Reduction, Meditation, and Mindfulness Program on stress reduction of patients with Heart Failure. Methods A randomized and controlled clinical trial assessed the effect of a stress reduction program compared to conventional multidisciplinary care in two specialized centers in Brazil. The data collection period took place between April and October 2019. Thirty-eight patients were included and allocated to the intervention or control groups. The intervention took place over 8 weeks. The protocol assessed the scales of perceived stress, depression, quality of life, anxiety, mindfulness, quality of sleep, a 6-minute walk test, and biomarkers analyzed by a blinded team, considering a p-value <0.05 statistically significant. Results The intervention resulted in a significant reduction in perceived stress from 22.8 ± 4.3 to 14.3 ± 3.8 points in the perceived stress scale-14 items in the intervention group vs. 23.9 ± 4.3 to 25.8 ± 5.4 in the control group (p-value<0.001). A significant improvement in quality of life (p-value=0.013), mindfulness (p-value=0.041), quality of sleep (p-value<0.001), and the 6-minute walk test (p-value=0.004) was also observed in the group under intervention in comparison with the control. Conclusion The Stress Reduction, Meditation, and Mindfulness Program effectively reduced perceived stress and improved clinical outcomes in patients with chronic Heart Failure.

Association between dental environment stress and sense of coherence in dental students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore associated variables with sense of coherence (SOC), and dental environment stress (DES) in a sample of dental students. All undergraduate (n = 474) and graduate (n = 105) dental students enrolled in the first semester of 2020 at a public university in southern Brazil were invited to participate. Data collection was performed by an online questionnaire, which included information related to sociodemographic and educational characteristics, biopsychosocial factors, aspects related to feelings experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the SOC scale. The study outcome (DES) was measured by a validated tool. Linear regression analyses were performed to identify the associations between the outcome and all independent variables. A total of 408 students were included (response rate: 70.5%). The overall mean score of the DES scale was 73.95 (SD: 24.13). Students with higher SOC scores were observed to have significantly lower DES scores (βGRADUATE: -0.376; 95%: -0.482 to -0.271; βUNDERGRADUATE: -0.478; 95%:-0.658 to -0.297). Female undergraduate students (β: 11.788; 95%CI: 7.161-16.415) had higher DES scores compared with undergraduate male students. In addition, the presence of anxiety symptoms when providing dental care to patients with symptoms or suspected COVID-19 infection was associated with higher DES scores (β: 10.460; 95%CI: 5.644-15.277) among undergraduate dental students. The level of stress was higher in non-white undergraduate students than white (β: 8.912; 95%CI: 3.581-14.244). Among both undergraduate and graduate dental students, higher SOC scores were associated with lower DES.

Correlation between levels of perceived stress and depressive symptoms in the functional disability of patients with fibromyalgia

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors that are most correlated with the levels of functional disability in patients with fibromyalgia. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 42 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology reported their status using the following questionnaires: the Beck Depression Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale 14, the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Visual Analog Pain Scale, and the Health Assessment Questionnaire. RESULTS: Moderate to severe levels of depression (Beck Depression Inventory: 22.35±10.39), moderate to severe functional disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire: 1.28±0.58), and high levels of stress (Perceived Stress Scale 14: 31.59±10.02) were found. The correlation adjusted by multiple regression as a function of the Health Assessment Questionnaire indicated a negligible to weak positive correlation with perceived stress (r=0.11), while a moderately strong positive correlation was observed with the Visual Analog Pain Scale (r=0.55). Regarding physical exercise, one of the pillars of the treatment, a moderate negative correlation was found with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (r=-0.4). CONCLUSION: The pain levels were moderately influenced by depression severity. The factors most linked to functional disability are due to the pain levels but not to the perception of stress.