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  • Health needs: a developing concept according to Rodgers' evolutionary approach
    Publication . Almeida, António; Mestre, Ricardo; Severino, Sandy; Valido, Susana; João, Ana; Rabiais, Isabel; Sousa, Luís; José, Helena; Sousa, Patrícia Pontífice
    Introduction: the study of human needs by Aristotle, Freud and Murray reveals their importance in shaping personality. Aristotle sees need as something inevitable, while Freud links it to the basic impulses of the id. Murray distinguishes between primary and secondary needs, which are essential for psychological well-being. Understanding these needs is crucial for human development. The aim of this study is to analyze the concept of health needs in nursing doctoral theses using Rodgers’ evolutionary method.Method: conceptual analysis based on Rodgers’ Evolutionary Model. Data collection in the Portuguese Open Access Scientific Repository with descriptor “Health Needs” and subject “Nursing”. Applied to doctoral theses with open access. The year of publication, country of origin, concept, attributes, antecedents, consequents, substitute terms and related concepts were evaluated. Results: seven theses were selected. They address the concept of Health Needs presented in two pillars: 1) health strategies in a relationship of reciprocity between the health professional and the approximation of the care expected with that provided; 2) the dimensions of health gains (other concepts have emerged such as practice directed towards equity and family support). Conclusions: health needs is a dynamic concept that is an integral part of the process of theoretical development in nursing and a central focus in determining care for the person being cared for or their family.
    2025-04-05Artigo de revisão Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Strategies for preventing presenteeism in nursing
    Publication . Sousa, Luís; Mestre, Ricardo; Tomás, João; Severino, Sandy; Guerra, Nelson; José, Helena
    Introduction: presenteeism in nursing refers to physical presence at work with physical and mental limitations, even when the professional has physical or mental limitations that compromise their performance. This phenomenon has significant repercussions on productivity, professional well-being and patient safety, highlighting the need for effective strategies to mitigate it. Objective: to summarize the main intervention strategies aimed at reducing the effects of presenteeism among nurses, analysing their causes, consequences and effectiveness. Method: a critical narrative analysis was carried out, based on studies selected from a search of databases such as CINAHL® Plus and MEDLINE®. Articles published in the last 10 years in Portuguese, English and Spanish were included. Results: the causes of presenteeism include organizational, psychosocial, physical and mental factors. The consequences include loss of productivity, risks to patient safety and worsening of the worker’s health. Effective interventions include physical activity programs, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, auricular acupressure, multi-component workplace health promotion programmes, competency-based education and management of musculoskeletal disorders. Positive effects were observed in symptom reduction, increased productivity, well-being, safety and reduced organizational costs. Conclusion: integrated strategies that combine organizational and individual approaches, show the best results, promoting the health and well-being of nurses, improving patient safety and reducing organizational costs.
    2025-05-30Artigo de revisão Acesso aberto Ver mais