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| Author(s): |
Fernandes Yamaguti, Siomara Tavares
[1]
;
Blasques de Mendonca, Amanda Roca
[1]
;
Coelho, Daniela
[1]
;
Machado, Amanda Luiz
[1]
;
de Souza-Talarico, Juliana Nery
[2]
Total Authors: 5
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Enfermagem, Programa Posgrad Enfermagem Saude Adulto, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Enfermagem, Dept Enfermagem Med Cirurg, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP; v. 49, n. SI, p. 107-114, FEB 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 2 |
| Abstract | |
Objective: To describe the frequency with which nursing staff in hospitals presents an altered diurnal pattern of cortisol secretion. Method: These findings were based on results obtained from 56 randomly selected professional nursing staff working in outpatient clinics, medical clinics, surgical clinics, operating theaters, pediatric and adult emergency units, adult and pediatric intensive care units of a university hospital. The analysis of the diurnal cortisol pattern was based on saliva samples collected over two consecutive working days. Results: 42.5% of these nursing staff members presented an atypical pattern of cortisol secretion. Furthermore, the longer the period of exercising this profession, the higher the cortisol concentration (r=0.346; p=0.020). Conclusion: Over one-third of nursing staff samples displayed atypical cortisol secretion patterns. This suggests that these professionals are exposed, not only to a mental, but also to a biological, overload and thus, to a risk of contracting stress-related illnesses. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/01637-2 - Chronic stress biomarkers assessment in nursing professionals |
| Grantee: | Juliana Nery de Souza Talarico |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |