Keywords
COVID-19
Nurses
Prevention
Mental Health
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Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the impacts of stress on nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the triggering factors, psychophysiological consequences, and coping strategies. A descriptive and qualitative methodology was employed, based on a bibliographic review of articles published in the BVS and SciELO databases between 2018 and 2022, using descriptors such as "Stress", "COVID-19", "Nurses", "Prevention", and "Mental Health". The results revealed that nursing professionals faced alarming levels of stress due to work overload, fear of contamination, shortage of PPE, and lack of psychological support, leading to anxiety, depression, and burnout. The discussion highlighted the need for institutional interventions, such as psychological support programs, better working conditions, and mental health policies, to mitigate these effects. It is concluded that nursing, which is exposed to extreme physical and emotional risks, requires continuous appreciation and support to preserve its well-being and the quality of care provided, especially in contexts of health crisis.
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