Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services in the Brazilian mental health system. This study aimed to investigate the association between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress among CAPS professionals during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 professionals from seven CAPS. The Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) and Job Satisfaction Scale (SATIS-BR), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress. Results: Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) and mild workload (1.82 ± 0.63). One-third of the sample showed scores indicative of psychological distress. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that workload (p = 0.0025) and low job satisfaction (p = 0.0495) were significantly associated with psychological distress. Conclusions: Low job satisfaction and high professional workload were predictive variables of psychological distress. These findings highlight the need for investments in promoting the quality of life at work for mental health professionals, especially during crises. The implications for human resource management and public policy development emphasize the importance of an integrated approach that considers the well-being of professionals for the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychosocial care model.

Background/Objectives: Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality, yet there remains a significant gap in understanding how patient safety knowledge progresses among nursing students throughout their educational journey. This scoping review aims to map and analyze the existing literature on the development of patient safety knowledge in undergraduate nursing education. Methods: This study will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews and adhere to the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses—Scoping Reviews) guidelines. A comprehensive search strategy will be employed across multiple databases, including CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. The review will include studies published from 2019 to 2024 in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Two independent reviewers will conduct study selection and data extraction. The data will be synthesized narratively, with quantitative data summarized using descriptive statistics and qualitative data analyzed thematically. Results: The review is expected to identify key patterns in the progression of patient safety knowledge among nursing students, including critical periods for knowledge acquisition, challenges in translating theoretical knowledge into practice, and effective educational strategies. The findings will be presented in both tabular and narrative forms, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of patient safety education in nursing programs. Conclusions: The anticipated outcomes of this review have significant implications for nursing education, healthcare policy, and clinical practice. For educators, the findings will inform curriculum development and the design of targeted interventions to enhance patient safety competencies. From a policy perspective, the results could support the standardization of patient safety education across nursing programs. In clinical practice, the study may emphasize the importance of continuous professional development in patient safety. This scoping review aims to fill a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive understanding of how patient safety knowledge progresses among nursing students. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of nursing education and patient safety, ultimately fostering a culture of safety that benefits both healthcare providers and recipients.

Background: Nursing students face unique challenges during their university education, making them vulnerable to mental health problems. Psychological resilience has been identified as a protective factor against these issues. However, previous reviews have identified gaps in the literature on resilience and mental health among nursing students. Objectives: This scoping review aims to identify and map studies on psychological resilience and mental health in undergraduate nursing students, synthesize current evidence on their relationship, identify interventions for enhancing resilience, and highlight gaps in the existing literature. Eligibility criteria: Studies published between January 2019 and April 2024 in English, Portuguese, and Spanish addressing resilience and mental health in undergraduate nursing students will be included. Primary studies, secondary studies, clinical guidelines, and grey literature will be considered. Sources of evidence: Searches will be conducted in multiple databases including EMBASE, ERIC, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, DOAJ, ELSEVIER, EMERALD, and WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY. Grey literature sources will also be searched. Charting methods: Data will be extracted using a standardized form and synthesized narratively. Thematic analysis will be conducted using MAXQDA software ((Verbi GmbH, 24 version, 2023). Quantitative summaries, visual mapping, subgroup analyses, and trend analyses will be performed where appropriate. Results: As this is a protocol, results are not yet available. The review will present a comprehensive map of the current literature on psychological resilience and mental health in nursing students, including identified interventions and research gaps. Conclusions: This scoping review will provide valuable insights to guide curriculum development, support services, and policy-making in nursing education. The findings may support actions to strengthen resilience and prevent mental health problems among future nursing professionals.

Background and aims: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of healthcare professionals, especially those working in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which are crucial services in the Brazilian mental health system. This study aimed to analyze satisfaction and workload as predictive factors for psychological distress among CAPS professionals during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 53 professionals from seven CAPS. The Workload Impact Scale (IMPACTO-BR) and Job Satisfaction Scale (SATIS-BR), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed. Results: Professionals reported moderate satisfaction (3.67 ± 0.45) and mild workload (1.82 ± 0.63). One-third of the sample showed scores indicative of psychological distress. Logistic regression analysis revealed that workload (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 0.0025) and low job satisfaction (OR = 1.23, 95% CI = 0.0495) were significant predictors of psychological distress. Conclusions: Low job satisfaction and high professional workload were predictive variables of psychological distress. These findings highlight the need for investments in promoting the quality of life at work for mental health professionals, especially during crises. The implications for human resource management and public policy development emphasize the importance of an integrated approach that considers the well-being of professionals for the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychosocial care model.

Os óleos ozonizados apresentam efeitos antifúngicos, antibacterianos e antivirais. Neste contexto, objetivou-se nesta pesquisa avaliar a eficácia de óleos vegetais ozonizados na inativação in vitro de Candida albicans ATCC 25923. Para analisar a atividade antifúngica foram utilizados óleos vegetais de coco, de dendê, girassol, de oliva e de pequi, todos nas formas in natura e ozonizados, em concentrações que variaram de 0,32% a 100%. Foi determinada a concentração inibitória mínima pelo método de microdiluição em placa, posteriormente foram avaliadas a concentração fungicida mínima e a cinética fungicida dos óleos. Os resultados evidenciaram atividade antifúngica para os óleos de coco, dendê, girassol, oliva e pequi, no entanto, os óleos in natura de dendê, girassol e coco apresentaram concentrações inibitórias e fungicidas mínimas superiores aos óleos ozonizados, enquanto os de oliva e de pequi não apresentaram diferenças. Pelos resultados, os óleos vegetais apontam a possibilidade de utilização na terapêutica de Candida albicans.