CONTEXTO: As mudanças constantes nas condições de trabalho, têm conduzido ao aparecimento de riscos psicossociais que conjugados com alterações organizacionais, de gestão de recursos humanos e das cargas horárias, podem levar ao aumento dos níveis de stress e ao comprometimento da saúde física e mental dos trabalhadores. OBJETIVO(S): Objetivou-se caraterizar duas amostras de enfermeiros (espanhóis e portugueses) e analisar as dimensões do stress e engagement. METODOLOGIA: Estudo comparativo e correlacional. Amostra não probabilística por conveniência, 504 enfermeiros portugueses (65.8%) e 363 espanhóis (34.2%) inscritos nas respetivas Ordens. Utilizou-se um questionário online, composto pela escala de stress, a Nursing Stress Scale, medindo sete dimensões de stress, e a escala de motivação, a Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), medindo três dimensões de motivação. RESULTADOS: Os enfermeiros portugueses apresentam pontuações médias superiores no Stress Total (2.2962±.43731) do que os espanhóis (2.2518±.46651) e nas dimensões Morte e Morrer e Falta de Apoio, essas diferenças são estatisticamente significativas (p=.015 e p<.001 respetivamente), sendo que no engagement os espanhóis apresentam resultados consistentemente superiores e estatisticamente significativos (p<.001) nas três dimensões. A variável profissional que mais dimensões do stress e do engagement influencia, é o tipo de horário, sendo o horário rotativo mais indutor de stress e menos motivador do que o horário fixo, sendo essas diferenças estatisticamente significativas (p≤.001) para o Stress Total e as três dimensões da UWES. CONCLUSÕES: Existem diferenças a nível do stress e motivação entre os enfermeiros portugueses e espanhóis.
16 April 2024 in ARIS2 - Advanced Research on Information Systems Security
Background: With the emergence of eHealth and mHealth, the use of mental health apps has increased significantly as an accessible and convenient approach as an adjunct to promoting well-being and mental health. There are several apps available that can assist with mental health monitoring and management, each with specific features to meet different needs. The intersection of mental health and cyber technology presents a number of critical legal and ethical issues. As mental health monitoring apps and devices become more integrated into clinical practice, cybersecurity takes on paramount importance. Objective: To address the ethical and legal aspects of health cybersecurity related to applications in mental health monitoring and management. Methods: We carried out a thematic synthesis of the best scientific evidence. Results: These tools have the potential to significantly improve access to and quality of care for users with mental health conditions, but they also raise substantial concerns about privacy and informed consent. Cybersecurity in mental health is not only a matter of technology, but also of human rights. The protection of sensitive mental health information is critical, and legal and ethical measures to safeguard this information must be implemented in a robust and transparent manner. Conclusion: the use of information technologies and mobile devices is now part of the clinical reality and its future perspectives. It is important to mention that while these apps can be helpful for self-care and mental well-being management, they are not a substitute for the advice and support of a qualified mental health professional (psychologist or psychiatrist). As we move into the digital age, it is imperative that mental health monitoring and management apps are developed and used responsibly, ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of users.