Estresse e estratégias de coping na equipe de enfermagem do setor de urgência e emergência

Abstract

The stress of professionals can in fact be influenced by several factors in the daily routine of the emergency room nursing team, where they need to develop adaptation to the good performance of their function, especially in periods that require greater dedication in emergency situations. Several studies show that stress causes mental and physical health disorders. This study aims to analyze the relationship between stress and coping strategies in the emergency room nursing team. The research is quantitative and cross-sectional, was developed in 38 nursing professionals from October to November 2019 with the emergency room nursing team, which answered the following instruments: Perceived Stress Scale and Toulosian Coping Scale. This research identified high levels of stress in the nursing staff, especially those with longer working hours in the sector, analyzing stress factors and coping factors with responses to stress coping strategies. We conclude the importance of providing subsidies to nursing professionals to mediate the control of the stress levels presented.