Factors Influencing Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in Infants under 3 Years of Age in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of the Paediatricians' Perceptions.

Antibiotic consumption in infants of less than three years is higher than average the average consumption for general population. The aim of this study was to explore paediatricians' opinions regarding factors influencing inappropriate use of antibiotics in early infancy in primary care. A qualitative study based on the grounded theory using convenience sampling was conducted in Murcia Region, Spain. Three focal discussion groups were developed with 25 participants from 9 health areas (HA) of Murcia Region. Paediatricians perceived that health care pressure was an influential factor in the prescribing behaviour, forcing them to prescribe antibiotics for a rapid cure in unjustified circumstances. Participants believed that antibiotic consuming was related to parents' self-medication due to their perceptions about the curative potential of antibiotics together with facilities to obtain these agents from pharmacies without prescription. The misuse of antibiotics by paediatricians was associated to the lack of education on antibiotic prescription and the limited use of clinical guidelines. Not prescribing an antibiotic in the presence of a potentially severe disease generated more fear than an unnecessary prescription. The clinical interaction asymmetry was more evident, when paediatricians use trapping risk strategies as a mechanism to justify a restrictive prescribing behaviour. The rational model of clinical decision-making in antibiotic prescribing among paediatricians was determined by factors associated with health care management, social awareness and knowledge of the population and pressure of families' demands. The present findings have contributed to the design and implementation of health interventions in the community for improving awareness of the appropriate use of antibiotics, as well as for a better quality of prescription by peadiatricians.

Where we are in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections. The opinion of the stakeholders of the European Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections (EU-JAMRAI).

During the second European Joint Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCI) (EU-JAMRAI) annual meeting, the Evaluation Team elicited stakeholders' opinions regarding the implementation of the National Strategies and Action Plans to fight AMR and HCI, the One Health integration and the EU-JAMRAI support to the national and EU authorities in two Focus Groups. This qualitative exercise contributed to identify criticalities and possible improvements in aspects such as political priorities, legislation/legal requirements, human and financial resources, and supervision in many health sectors to ensure effective implementation of the action plans. Stakeholders pointed out at the different speed of EU member states, in particular concerning the One Health integration in the plans. Finally, the Stakeholders strongly asked the EU-JAMRAI to reinforce the integration and dissemination of the best practices and results, to help policymakers at national and European levels in defining and implementing harmonized policies and actions against AMR and HCI.

Beneficios de un programa de ejercicio físico comunitario prescrito desde Atención Primaria en la salud de mujeres perimenopáusicas/menopaúsicas / Benefits of a community physical exercise program prescribed from primary care for perimenopausal/menopausal women

Objetivo:Medir los beneficios de un programa comunitario de ejercicio físico, a través de las modificaciones que se producen en calidad de vida, y condición física de mujeres perimenopáusicas-menopáusicas.EmplazamientoLas participantes fueron reclutadas en consultas de Atención Primaria (AP) de dos centros de Salud de Molina de Segura (Murcia).ParticipantesMujeres de entre 40 y 70 años o menores de 40 diagnosticadas de menopausia precoz.DiseñoEstudio cuasiexperimental, no aleatorizado, controlado, abierto y unicéntrico con dos ramas paralelas a estudio.IntervenciónGrupo experimental: programa de ejercicio ACTIVA-Salud Ósea durante seis meses. Control: Inactivos.Mediciones principalesCalidad de vida mediante cuestionario SF36.Condición físicaCondición aeróbica, flexibilidad, equilibrio y fuerza, medida con los test de la milla, flamenco y el cajón, así como lanzamiento del balón medicinal, respectivamente. Nivel de actividad física a través del General practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ). Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas y se midió la adherencia al programa.ResultadosLa calidad de vida mejoró en el grupo intervención vs. control, salvo la dimensión «dolor corporal» (p = 0,412). A nivel intragrupo, presentan mejoría significativa todas las dimensiones, a excepción de «función física» (p = 0,263) y «dolor corporal» (p = 0,136). Las capacidades físicas que más se beneficiaron fueron la condición aeróbica, fuerza y equilibrio.ConclusionesEl pilotaje del Programa de ejercicio físico Activa Salud Ósea demostró beneficios sobre la calidad de vida física y mental de las participantes. Además, se constata que la realización de un ejercicio específico para mujeres premenopáusicas-menopáusicas mejora su condición física.

Objective:To measure the benefits of a physical exercise program in a community, through the modifications in quality of life, and perimenopausal–menopausal women physical condition.SettingThe participants were recruited in PC consultations from two health centers in Molina de Segura (Murcia).ParticipantsWomen between 40 and 70 years old, or under 40 of age diagnosed with early menopause.DesignQuasi-experimental study, non-randomized, controlled, open and single-center with 2 parallel branches to study.InterventionExperimental group: ACTIVA Bone Health Program for six months. Control: inactive.Main measurements in both groupsThe SF 36 questionnaire was used to measure the Quality of life.Physical conditionAerobic condition, flexibility, balance and strength measured with the mile, flamenco, flexibility box tests, and throwing the medicine ball, respectively. Physical activity level through the GPPAQ Questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were collected and the adherence to the program was measured.ResultsThe quality of life improved in the intervention group compared to the control group, except «Body Pain» dimension (p = 0.412). As regards the intragroup level, all dimensions showed significant improvement except both «Physical Function» (p = 0.263) and «Body Pain» (p = 0.136). The physical capacities that benefited most were aerobic fitness, strength and balance.ConclusionsThe Active Bone Health Physical Exercise Program piloting showed benefits on participants’ physical and mental quality of life. In addition, it has been shown that performing a specific physical exercise for premenopausal–menopausal women improves their physical condition.

[Benefits of a community physical exercise program prescribed from primary care for perimenopausal/menopausal women]. / Beneficios de un programa de ejercicio físico comunitario prescrito desde Atención Primaria en la salud de mujeres perimenopáusicas/menopaúsicas.

OBJECTIVE: To measure the benefits of a physical exercise program in a community, through the modifications in quality of life, and perimenopausal-menopausal women physical condition. SETTING: The participants were recruited in PC consultations from two health centers in Molina de Segura (Murcia). PARTICIPANTS: Women between 40 and 70 years old, or under 40 of age diagnosed with early menopause. DESIGN: Quasi-experimental study, non-randomized, controlled, open and single-center with 2 parallel branches to study. INTERVENTION: Experimental group: ACTIVA Bone Health Program for six months. CONTROL: inactive. MAIN MEASUREMENTS IN BOTH GROUPS: The SF 36 questionnaire was used to measure the Quality of life. PHYSICAL CONDITION: Aerobic condition, flexibility, balance and strength measured with the mile, flamenco, flexibility box tests, and throwing the medicine ball, respectively. Physical activity level through the GPPAQ Questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were collected and the adherence to the program was measured. RESULTS: The quality of life improved in the intervention group compared to the control group, except «Body Pain¼ dimension (p = 0.412). As regards the intragroup level, all dimensions showed significant improvement except both «Physical Function¼ (p = 0.263) and «Body Pain¼ (p = 0.136). The physical capacities that benefited most were aerobic fitness, strength and balance. CONCLUSIONS: The Active Bone Health Physical Exercise Program piloting showed benefits on participants' physical and mental quality of life. In addition, it has been shown that performing a specific physical exercise for premenopausal-menopausal women improves their physical condition.

Long-Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review of the Perspectives of Professionals, Families and Residents.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant repercussions for nursing home residents, their families, and professionals. The objective was to describe the perspectives of residents, their families, and nursing home employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review was carried out using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. The inclusion criteria were: qualitative and/or mixed methods studies in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The review covers studies published from 11 March 2020 to 15 February 2021. CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, British Nursing Index, Proquest, PsycInfo, and Google Scholar databases were used. We conducted a systematic narrative synthesis, presenting the results narratively and showing descriptive statistics on the studies reviewed. Sixteen documents were obtained from 175 results. Two studies focused on residents and one on their families. The remaining studies looked at professionals. Nursing homes had great difficulty managing resources, which was exacerbated by emotional exhaustion among residents, employees, and family members. In nursing homes, creative initiatives and new forms of leadership appeared to meet emerging needs during the pandemic. The results of the study show the impact of the pandemic on nursing homes and the response capacity present among residents, family members, and professionals.

Assessing sexual function in middle-aged sexually active Spanish women: a community-based study focusing on the intimate partner.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated sexual function, the influence of the relationship with the intimate partner, and the factors related to sexual function in middle-aged Spanish women. METHODS: The methodology entailed a cross-sectional study of 187 sexually active women aged 40-59 years. The participants were randomly recruited from primary public health care. They completed the 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6), the short-form Woman Abuse Screening Tool (WAST), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analysis was performed. RESULTS: The participants' median age was 49 years, 90.4% had a steady intimate partner, 54.5% were postmenopausal, 43.3% had chronic diseases, 12.3% reported alcohol abuse, and 35.8% smoked. The prevalence of low sexual function was 33.16% in all the women, and 44.12% in the postmenopausal women (an FSFI-6 total score ≤ 19 reflects low sexual function). WAST screening detected 17.65% cases of intimate partner violence (WAST total score ≤ 1), with low sexual function in 87.9%. Multiple linear regression analysis models revealed that the lowest total FSFI-6 scores (worst sexual function) were negatively associated with intimate partner violence (IPV), depression, hysterectomy, and associated female issues. The scores in the FSFI-6 domains (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain) were linked to IPV (P < 0.001), except for lubrication (P < 0.001 postmenopausal). CONCLUSION: Low sexual function was more common in women who were positively screened for IPV. It was identified as a key factor, which contributes to deteriorating middle-aged women's sexual health.

Difficulties and motivations for physical exercise in women older than 65 years. A qualitative study.

OBJECTIVE: to identify difficulties and motivations for the practice of physical exercise in women older than 65 years. METHOD: qualitative study based on the phenomenological theory, with focus groups and in-depth interviews. The nursing staff selected 15 women by intentional sampling using the following criteria: age, time dedicated to physical exercise, independence, and absence of cognitive impairment and contraindication for this activity. Two focus groups were formed (one of them did physical exercise for less than 150 minutes per week and the other at least 150 minutes per week) in addition to conducting five in-depth interviews. Qualitative analysis of the data was performed through transcription, coding, categorization, and verification of results. RESULTS: the difficulties to start and develop physical exercise were circumscribed to the perception of poor health and lack of free time; both circumstances result from care obligation, being represented as a gender imposition. However, the motivations are related to perception of strength, need for socialization, and perception of autonomy and freedom. CONCLUSIONS: the ideological representation of gender determines the women's decision to exercise. Knowing the meaning and significance that women give to health and their role in the socio-family environment allows nurses to develop relationships and interventions to encourage the practice of physical exercise.

Difficulties and motivations for physical exercise in women older than 65 years. A qualitative study / Dificuldades e motivações para o exercício físico em mulheres idosas. Um estudo qualitativo / Dificultades y motivaciones para el ejercicio físico en mujeres mayores de 65 años. Un estudio cualitativo

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify difficulties and motivations for the practice of physical exercise in women older than 65 years. Method: qualitative study based on the phenomenological theory, with focus groups and in-depth interviews. The nursing staff selected 15 women by intentional sampling using the following criteria: age, time dedicated to physical exercise, independence, and absence of cognitive impairment and contraindication for this activity. Two focus groups were formed (one of them did physical exercise for less than 150 minutes per week and the other at least 150 minutes per week) in addition to conducting five in-depth interviews. Qualitative analysis of the data was performed through transcription, coding, categorization, and verification of results. Results: the difficulties to start and develop physical exercise were circumscribed to the perception of poor health and lack of free time; both circumstances result from care obligation, being represented as a gender imposition. However, the motivations are related to perception of strength, need for socialization, and perception of autonomy and freedom. Conclusions: the ideological representation of gender determines the women's decision to exercise. Knowing the meaning and significance that women give to health and their role in the socio-family environment allows nurses to develop relationships and interventions to encourage the practice of physical exercise.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar dificuldades e motivações para a prática de exercício físico em mulheres com mais de 65 anos. Método: estudo qualitativo baseado na teoria fenomenológica com grupos focais e entrevistas em profundidade. A enfermagem selecionou 15 mulheres por amostragem intencional com critérios de idade, tempo dedicado ao exercício físico, independentes, sem deterioração cognitiva e sem contra-indicação para a atividade. Foram estudados dois grupos focais (um realizava menos de 150 minutos semanais de exercício físico e outro no mínimo 150 minutos semanais), além de cinco entrevistas em profundidade. Análise qualitativa dos dados mediante transcrição, codificação, categorização e verificação dos resultados. Resultados: as dificuldades para o início e desenvolvimento do exercício físico ficam circunscritas à percepção de má saúde e à falta de tempo livre, resultado da obrigação do cuidado, representado como um mandato de gênero. Porém, as motivações estão relacionadas à percepção de fortaleza, necessidade de socialização, percepção de autonomia e liberdade. Conclusões: a representação ideológica do gênero determina a decisão para realizar exercício. Conhecer o sentido e o significado que as mulheres dão à saúde e ao seu papel no âmbito sócio familiar, permite que as enfermeiras desenvolvam relações e intervenções para a prática do exercício físico.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar dificultades y motivaciones para la práctica de ejercicio físico en mujeres mayores de 65 años. Método: estudio cualitativo basado en la teoría fenomenológica con grupos focales y entrevistas en profundidad. La enfermería seleccionó 15 mujeres por muestreo intencional utilizando criterios de: edad, tiempo dedicado al ejercicio físico, independencia, sin deterioro cognitivo y sin contraindicación para esta actividad. Se formaron dos grupos focales (uno realizaba menos de 150 minutos semanales de ejercicio físico y el otro al menos 150 minutos semanales) además de realizar cinco entrevistas en profundidad. Análisis cualitativo de los datos mediante transcripción, codificación, categorización y verificación de resultados. Resultados: las dificultades para el inicio y desarrollo del ejercicio físico quedan circunscritas a la percepción de mala salud y falta de tiempo libre; que es resultado de la obligación de cuidar, representado como una imposición de género. Sin embargo, las motivaciones están relacionadas con percepción de fortaleza, necesidad de socialización, percepción de autonomía y libertad. Conclusiones: la representación ideológica de género determina la decisión para realizar ejercicio. Conocer el sentido y significado que las mujeres dan a la salud y su papel en el ámbito socio familiar permite a las enfermeras desarrollar relaciones e intervenciones para incentivar la práctica del ejercicio físico.

Análisis etnográfico del intervencionismo en la atención perinatal / Ethnographic analysis of the perinatal care interventionism

Objetivo principal: analizar los factores culturales que determinan el intervencionismo de la atención perinatal en un área de salud de la Región de Murcia. Metodología: se desarrolló una investigación cualitativa con enfoque etnográfico. Se realizaron dos grupos de discusión a profesionales, dieciocho entrevistas etnográficas en profundidad a puérperas y observación participante en atención primaria y hospital de referencia del área de estudio. Resultados principales: los resultados se circunscribieron a las representaciones ideológicas del dolor en la gestante, la incertidumbre del riesgo del proceso perinatal, y el hospital como espacio de seguridad y eje del intervencionismo. Conclusión: la alta demanda de la analgesia epidural por las embarazadas y la oferta sistemática por los profesionales, la incertidumbre del riesgo durante el embarazo, la representación del hospital como espacio de seguridad y control durante el parto, y la endoculturación de la mujer en el circuito asistencial serán factores determinantes en el intervencionismo de la atención perinatal

Objective: To analyse the cultural facts that determine the perinatal interventionism in a Health Area of Murcia Region. Methods: A qualitative research with ethnographic approach was carried out in this research by using both focus group to professionals and eighteen in depth interviews to women who were in postpartum period. These methods were complemented by carrying out a participant observation in both primary health care and hospital. Results: Three central themes emerged from narratives: pregnant women's ideologic representations about pain, the uncertainty of the risk of the perinatal process, the hospital: security environment and axis of the interventionism. Conclusions: the determinant facts about the interventionism of the perinatal care are related to the high demand for epidural analgesia from pregnant women and its systematic offer provided by professionals, the uncertainty of the risk during the pregnancy, the hospital representation as a safe place during childbirth, and the pregnancy women's enculturation that takes place through circuit of care

Explorando las emociones de la mujer en la atención perinatal: Un estudio cualitativo / Exploring Women's Emotions in Perinatal Care: A Qualitative Study / Explorando as emoções da mulher no atendimento perinatal: Um estudo qualitativo

Objetivo: explorar las emociones que emergen en la mujer durante el embarazo, parto y el puerperio a lo largo del itinerario asistencial de atención primaria y hospitalaria. Método: estudio cualitativo basado en la Teoría Fundamentada. Se realizaron dos grupos de discusión a profesionales: obstetras, matronas y enfermeras. Igualmente, se desarrollaron entrevistas en profundidad a mujeres en el puerperio. Resultados: las emociones de la mujer en la atención perinatal aparece como categoría central. A partir de ésta, las emociones negativas emergen por la interacción de cinco metacategorías: a) Miedo: dolor al parto y desajuste de expectativas, b) Ansiedad e incertidumbre: enfrentándose a la amenaza del riesgo y la desinformación, c) Vergüenza: comprometiendo la privacidad, d) Ira y Desamparo: asimetría en la estructura relacional, e) Soledad: discontinuidad en la atención asistencial. Las emociones positivas surge de la metacategoría: f) Tranquilidad y confianza: construyendo una interacción clínica simétrica y humanizada. Conclusiones: se constata una variabilidad emocional debido a la coexistencia de los modelos tecnocrático y biopsicosocial. Este proyecta humanidad en los cuidados perinatales, frente a un modelo biomédico marcado por una estructura relacional paternalista y asistencia fragmentada; ambos serán determinantes en la emergencia de emociones en la atención perinatal.

Objective: To explore women's emotions during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period throughout the primary and hospital care itinerary. Method: Qualitative study based on Grounded Theory. Two discussion groups were held with obstetricians, midwives and nurses. In-depth interviews were conducted with women in the postpartum period. Results: Women's emotions in perinatal care are a central category. Based on this category, negative emotions emerge from the interaction between five meta-categories: a) Fear: childbirth pain and mismatched expectations, b) Anxiety and uncertainty: facing the threat of risk and misinformation, c) Shame: compromising privacy, d) Anger and helplessness: asymmetry in the relational structure, e) Loneliness: discontinued care. Positive emotions emerge from meta-category: f) Calm and confidence: building a symmetrical and humanized clinical interaction. Conclusions: The researchers found an emotional variability due to the coexistence of the technocratic and bio-psycho-social models. These models cast a sense of humanism on perinatal care, compared to a biomedical model marked by a paternalistic, relational structure and a fragmented care; both are decisive in the emergence of emotions in perinatal care.

Objetivo: explorar as emoções que emergem na mulher durante a gestação, parto e pós-parto ao longo do itinerário assistencial de atenção primária e hospitalar. Método: estudo qualitativo baseado na Teoria Fundamentada. Realizaram-se dois grupos de discussão com obstetras, parteiras e enfermeiras. Além disso, desenvolveram-se entrevistas em profundidade a mulheres no puerpério. Resultados: as emoções da mulher no atendimento perinatal aparece como categoria central. A partir desta, as emoções negativas emergem pela interação de cinco metacategorias: 1) medo - dor ao parto e desajuste de expectativas; 2) ansiedade e incerteza - enfrentamento da ameaça do risco e da desinformação; 3) vergonha - comprometimento da privacidade; 4) ira e desamparo - assimetria na estrutura relacional; 5) solidão - descontinuidade no atendimento assistencial. As emoções positivas surgem da metacategoria: 6) tranquilidade e confiança - construção de uma interação clínica simétrica e humanizada. Conclusão: constata-se uma variabilidade emocional devido à coexistência dos modelos tecnocrático e biopsicossocial. Este projeta humanidade nos cuidados perinatais, diante de um modelo bio-médico marcado por uma estrutura relacional paternalista e uma assistência fragmentada; ambos serão determinantes na eclosão das emoções no atendimento perinatal.

Eficacia de una intervención educativa en el manejo de dispositivos de inhalación / Efficacy of an educational intervention in the use of inhalation devices

OBJETIVO: evaluar el efecto de la intervención educativa enfermera en el manejo de dispositivos de inhalación. MÉTODO: ensayo controlado y aleatorizado en el Centro de Salud de Vistabella (Murcia) (70 sujetos en el grupo control (GC) y 69 en el grupo intervención (GI)) sobre pacientes con enfermedad respiratoria que cursa con obstrucción crónica del flujo aéreo. En el GI se realizó un adiestramiento hasta que el paciente lo hizo de forma correcta, y posteriormente se le entregó material escrito de apoyo; en el GC solo se les dio la información escrita. A los tres meses se efectuó la medición de evaluación. Se consideró como técnica inhalatoria aceptable realizar una inspiración profunda y apnea de 10 segundos. En el tratamiento y análisis de los datos se empleó el test de McNemar para datos apareados (antes y después de la intervención) y Chi-cuadrado en el contraste de hipótesis de datos apareados (medición postintervención). RESULTADOS: el porcentaje de realización aceptable de la técnica con el inhalador presurizado fue el que tuvo un mayor incremento entre antes y después de la intervención (antes: 13,5%, después: 703%; p = 0,001), aunque también se produjo un incremento significativo (p < 0,05) en el Turbuhaler® y Accuhaler®. En la comparación postintervención, en el grupo control un 49,1% (n= 27) realizaba la técnica de forma aceptable, y en el grupo intervención, un 93,3% (n= 56), siendo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p< 0,05). CONCLUSIÓN: el adiestramiento en el manejo de dispositivos de inhalación, junto con información escrita de apoyo, mejora la técnica empleada por el paciente, frente a entregar solo información escrita

OBJECTIVE: to assess the effect of educational intervention on the use of inhalation devices, METHOD: a controlled and randomized clinical trial at the Vistabella (Murcia) Health Centre, on patients with respiratory disease presenting a chronic obstruction in air flow (70 patients in the Control Arm (CA) and 69 in the Intervention Arm (AI)). The patients in the IA received training until they could do it adequately, and subsequently they were provided with support written materials; patients in the CA only received written information. At three months, the assessment measurement was conducted. A deep inhalation and 10-second apnea was considered an acceptable inhalation technique. For data treatment and analysis, McNemar Test for paired data was used (before and after the intervention), and Chi-Square Test was used for hypothesis contrast (post-intervention measurement). RESULTS: the proportion of acceptable use of the technique with the pressurized inhaler was the one with a higher increase after the intervention (before: 13.5%, after: 703%; p= 0.001), though there was also a significant increase (p< 0.05) for the Turbuhaler and Accuhaler. In the post-intervention comparison, 49.1% (n= 27) of patients in the control arm conducted the technique in an acceptable manner, vs. 93.3% (n= 56) in the intervention group; and this represented a statistically significant difference (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: training in the use of inhalation devices, together with support written information, will improve the technique used by the patient, vs. only providing written information

Estudio exploratorio de satisfacción laboral de los profesionales de enfermería generalistas y especialistas (matrona) / Estudo exploratório da satisfação no trabalho dos enfermeiros generalistas e especialistas em obstetrícia e ginecologia (parteiras) / Exploratory study on the general and specialist nursing professionals (midwife) laboral satisfaction

Partimos de la importancia de la satisfacción laboral y su repercusión en el desarrollo de la actividad de los Profesionales Sanitarios así como su impacto en la calidad de los servicios que prestan. El objetivo es conocer, analizar y describir las expectativas, necesidades, valores y percepciones de los profesionales de enfermería generalistas y especialistas (matrona) de tres Hospitales Universitarios en relación a la satisfacción de la salud laboral como factor influyente en su calidad de vida. El diseño se plantea desde un enfoque cualitativo bajo la orientación teórico-metodológica de la antropología social, utilizando un muestreo teórico hasta alcanzar la saturación de los datos. Se usarán como técnicas de recogida de datos cualitativos los grupos de discusión con profesionales de enfermería generalistas y especialistas. Los resultados de un estudio cuantitativo sobre la satisfacción de la vida laboral en un Hospital Universitario y los distintos aspectos que producen la misma en los profesionales, nos hacen plantearnos el inicio de este estudio. Como conclusión, un estudio de estas características, nos permitiría indagar en los porqués de la satisfacción e insatisfacción de los profesionales de enfermería, ya que la calidad de salud laboral de los mismos influye directamente en la calidad del servicio prestado (AU)

Starting from the importance of the laboral satisfaction and its repercussion in the development of the Health Professional activity as well as its impact in the quality of the services rendered.The aim of this study is to know, analyze and describe the expectations, needs, values and perceptions of the general and specialist nursing professionals (midwife) of three University Hospitals in relation to the satisfactionof safety at work as an influential factor in their life quality.The design is considered from a qualitative perspective under the theoretical and methodological guidance of the social anthropology, using a theoretical sampling until reach the data saturation. The discussion groups with general and specialist nursing professionals will be used as data collection techniques. The results of a quantitative study on the working life satisfaction at an University Hospital and the different aspects which produce the same in professionals, raise the issue of the start of the study. As a conclusion, this kind of study will allow us to investigate reasons for the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of the nursing professionals, inasmuch as the quality of their laboral health affects directly the quality of the services rendered (AU)

Assumimos a importância da satisfação no trabalho e o seu impacto sobre o desenvolvimento da actividade dos Profissionais da Saúde, bem como seu impacto sobre a qualidade dos serviços prestados.O objetivo é compreender, analisar e descrever as expectativas, necessidades, valores e percepções dos Profissionais de Enfermagem generalistas e especialistas (parteiras) de três Hospitais Universitários em relação a satisfação da saúde ocupacional como um fator que influencia a sua qualidade de vida. O designsurge a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, sob a orientação teórico-metodológica da Antropologia Social, utilizando uma amostragem teórica até a saturação de dados. Serám usados como técnicas de recolha de dados qualitativos os Grupos de Discusso com Profissionais de Enfermagem generalistas e especialistas. Os resultados de um estudo quantitativo sobre a satisfação da vida de trabalho em um Hospital Universitário e os vários aspectos que produze a mesma nos profissionais, faz-nos pensar sobre o início deste estudo. Em conclusão, um estudo desta natureza, nós permitiria investigar os porquês da satisfação e insatisfação dos Profissionais de Enfermagem, uma vez que a qualidade da saúde ocupacional deles tem uma influência directa sobre a qualidade do serviço prestado (AU)