Estratégias de Prevenção do Burnout nos Enfermeiros- Revisão da Literatura

Abstract

Introduction Nursing is one of the professions with high Burnout levels, taking into account that it is subjected to constant situations of emotional exhaustion and stress. It is essential to invest in Burnout prevention strategies for Nurses, since high levels of stress jeopardize the quality and effectiveness of their work, and consequently have a strong impact on patients’ health and in their own quality of life. Occupational Health plays an important role in the prevention, identification and control of Burnout levels in Nurses. Objectives and Methodology To this end, we conducted a review using the B-on and SciELO databases, including articles published between january 2015 and march 2022, in portuguese and english, which addressed Burnout prevention strategies among Nurses. The following descriptors/terms were used: Burnout, Prevention Strategies and Nurses, which were combined with the boolean operator AND. Seven articles were selected for further analysis of evidence. Results The prevention of Burnout syndrome in Nurses requires the adoption of strategies, both at the individual and organizational levels. Nurses should develop the ability to self-monitor stress and self-recognize the signs and symptoms of Burnout, with a view to promoting their mental health and well-being. The organization has the possibility to create the necessary conditions for a healthier and less stress-promoting workplace. Strategies such as resilience training, frequent yoga practice, promotion of self-care, engagement and encouragement of mental health promotion were identified, and it was found that Nursing teams with mental health empowered members are able to perform higher quality and more effective functions. Conclusions It is crucial to study this topic more, since with the appropriate strategies focused on the prevention of Burnout syndrome, there is a noticeable decrease in stress levels among Nursing team members, and consequently an improvement in the quality of care provided. KEYWORDS: Burnout; Nurses; Prevention Strategies; Occupational Health.