https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/18927 2026-08-05T03:32:47Z 2026-08-05T03:32:47Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/49203 2026-07-31T06:23:04Z 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Title: Biossegurança e risco de acidente biológico em profissionais de Enfermagem de um Hospital Escola Abstract: Introduction: Occupational accidents involving biological material constitute an important public health problem among healthcare professionals, especially in hospital settings, due to the risk of exposure to potentially serious pathogens. Despite the existence of biosafety standards and protocols, the occurrence of such accidents remains high, often associated with low adherence to preventive measures, work overload, and weaknesses in the safety culture. Objective: To investigate the occurrence of occupational accidents involving biological material among healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital in the Triângulo Mineiro region, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and to develop an evidence-based educational material to support the improvement of knowledge and biosafety practices. Methodology: This study was conducted in two stages. The first consisted of a cross-sectional study with nursing professionals from a teaching hospital, in which sociodemographic questionnaires and structured instruments were applied to assess exposure to biological risks, with data analyzed using Stata software, version 14.0. The second stage consisted of a narrative literature review, conducted between September and November 2025, in the SciELO, PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Virtual Health Library databases, covering publications from 2015 to 2025, which supported the development of an educational folder aimed at preventing occupational accidents. Results: Among the 195 professionals evaluated, 27.2% reported accidents involving biological material, with a predominance among women and nursing technicians. The accidents were mainly percutaneous, primarily affecting the hands during venipuncture procedures, with blood being the main material involved. Although most participants reported knowledge of institutional protocols and had received training, shortcomings were observed in adherence to biosafety measures and post-exposure follow-up. Factors such as distraction, haste, and work overload were most frequently associated with these events. The literature review corroborated these findings, highlighting the high frequency of sharps-related accidents, underreporting, and the importance of educational strategies and strengthening the safety culture. Conclusion: Accidents involving biological material are related to occupational and behavioral factors, highlighting the need for continuous strategies in education, supervision, and promotion of safety in the workplace. The development of evidence-based educational material is a relevant tool for strengthening knowledge and adherence to biosafety practices, contributing to the protection of healthcare professionals and the quality of care.

2026-04-29T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48979 2026-07-23T06:22:42Z 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Title: Um copo quebrado, cacos jogados no lixo: cuidados paliativos domiciliares e a saúde mental de trabalhadores na perspectiva da equipe de enfermagem Abstract: This study aimed to understand the meanings nursing professionals attribute to the process of death and dying within the context of home-based palliative care. A mixed-methods approach was employed, and the study was conducted at the Home Care Service of a municipality in the interior of Minas Gerais, linked to the *Melhor em Casa* (Better at Home) Program. Nineteen nursing team members (registered nurses and nursing technicians) participated in the quantitative phase; they completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and an instrument regarding experiences of professional grief, consisting of statements with a Likert-type response format concerning emotional preparedness and institutional support. In the qualitative phase, 12 participants took part in two focus groups, with the resulting data subjected to thematic content analysis. The results showed that home-based palliative care fosters the development of meaningful bonds among professionals, patients, and family members. While fundamental to care, these bonds also lead to emotional distress for the nursing team when facing the process of death and dying. The study identified an acknowledgment of the impact of grief on these workers' mental health, linked to a perceived lack of institutional support and inadequacies in training for dealing with end-of-life care. Family distress also affects the professionals, intensifying the emotional burden of caregiving. Triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data revealed that professional grief often remains invisible in the workplace, with management relying mostly on individual strategies and informal peer support. The study indicated that working in home-based palliative care requires both technical-scientific competencies and institutional recognition of the subjective dimensions involved in the work. Although grief is recognized as an inherent part of home-based palliative care practice, this recognition is not matched by institutional support. Recognizing the psychological distress resulting from professional grief as an occupational phenomenon—rather than an individual weakness—is a crucial step toward strengthening the *Melhor em Casa* Program and fostering work environments that are more humane, protective, and sustainable. Investing in empathetic leadership, mental health training within undergraduate and continuing education, and the creation of spaces for listening and support are fundamental steps toward promoting the health of the nursing team and ensuring the ethical and human sustainability of palliative care practices within the Unified Health System (SUS).

2026-06-19T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48860 2026-07-16T06:28:16Z 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z

Title: Qualidade de vida no trabalho de profissionais que assistem crianças e adolescentes em situação de violência (Minas Gerais) Abstract: Violence against children and adolescents constitutes a serious public health problem and requires integrated action from social protection networks and health services. Within the context of the Brazilian Unified Health System, Primary Health Care plays a fundamental role in the identification, notification, and monitoring of these situations. However, assisting victims of violence exposes professionals to institutional, emotional, and organizational challenges that can impact their Quality of Life at Work. In this scenario, it becomes relevant to understand how working conditions and the organization of services influence the experience of these professionals. The objectives of this research are to offer a comprehensive, critical, and applied perspective to strengthen public policies and care practices within the Unified Health System and to understand the factors associated with Quality of Life at Work constructed by Primary Health Care professionals regarding the care of victims of child and adolescent violence. This Dissertation Equivalent Work integrates the production of a book chapter and an empirical article, developed within the scope of a research project on child and adolescent violence in the Health Care Network of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. The book chapter presents a theoretical discussion on the evolution of the concept of health, the social determinants of health, worker health, and the theoretical frameworks of Quality of Life at Work, articulating these dimensions to the context of work in health and assistance in situations of violence. The empirical article consists of a mixed-methods, descriptive-exploratory study conducted with 36 primary health care professionals. Data collection was carried out using the Total Quality of Life at Work instrument and three open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using Jamovi software, and qualitative data were examined through thematic content analysis and Descending Hierarchical Classification with the support of IRaMuTeQ software. The results indicated an overall average Quality of Life at Work score of 64.38, classified as overwhelming. The psychological and behavioral sphere showed a more positive evaluation, while the economic and political sphere revealed greater dissatisfaction among the participants. The narratives revealed that attending to cases of child and adolescent violence mobilizes feelings such as indignation, helplessness, and emotional suffering. Furthermore, institutional challenges related to communication between services, the articulation of the protection network, and the organization of work were identified. Among the strategies suggested by professionals, the expansion of institutional support, the provision of specific training, and the strengthening of multidisciplinary action stand out. It is concluded that assisting cases of child violence in Primary Health Care involves emotional and institutional challenges that influence the work experience of professionals. Strengthening organizational conditions, qualifying teams, and improving integration between services in the protection network are fundamental to promoting Quality of Life at Work and ensuring more effective assistance to victims. The results reinforce the importance of institutional policies external to worker health and the improvement of care practices in the Unified Health System.

2026-03-31T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48858 2026-07-16T06:28:18Z 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Title: Descartes de resíduos hospitalares e consequências para saúde ambiental durante a pandemia COVID-19: revisão sistemática Abstract: INTRODUCTION. Healthcare Waste (HCW) is defined, according to Brazilian regulations, as waste generated from activities carried out by healthcare service providers, whose management is primarily regulated by ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 222/2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a biological agent classified as Risk Group 3, a significant increase was observed in the generation of hospital and household waste, as well as greater occupational exposure among urban cleaning workers and recyclable material collectors. OBJECTIVE. To investigate the importance of proper hospital solid waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic, describing the management and disposal practices adopted during this period, as well as identifying the main environmental consequences and impacts resulting from the inadequate handling of such waste. METHODOLOGY. This study consists of a systematic literature review conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and based on the PICo strategy (Population, Phenomenon of Interest, and Context). RESULTS. The search conducted in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) identified 37 studies, of which 28 were excluded for not meeting the eligibility criteria, resulting in the final inclusion of 9 articles published between 2019 and 2024. The findings revealed a significant increase in waste generation, weaknesses in waste handling and segregation practices, and a high level of vulnerability among exposed workers due to insufficient information, unequal access to personal protective equipment, and the spread of misinformation regarding prevention measures and vaccination. CONCLUSION. It was concluded that the pandemic intensified pre-existing challenges in healthcare waste management and highlighted the need to strengthen public policies, professional training, and adequate infrastructure to reduce environmental and public health risks. Keywords: Environment. Healthcare Waste. Solid Waste Transportation. COVID-19

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