Integrating Heart Rate Variability and Psychometric Assessments to Evaluate Stress and Burnout in ICU Nursing Staff: A Pilot Study

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

Abstract Background Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are recognized as highly demanding environments that significantly contribute to stress and burnout among nursing staff. Despite increasing concern over in healthcare, the relationship between physiological indicators, such heart rate variability (HRV), psychometric assessments has not been thoroughly explored this setting. Objective This pilot study aimed evaluate HRV metrics of anxiety ICU Additionally, it influence shift type, duration, demographic factors, lifestyle habits on these indicators. Methods An observational cross-sectional was conducted with 24 healthcare professionals at a University Hospital Madrid, Spain. data were collected under controlled conditions, measurements taken beginning end shifts. Psychometric using State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), Nursing (NSS), Visual Analogue for (VASS). Non-parametric statistical tests used analyze correlations metrics, scores, demographic/lifestyle variables. Results Significant negative observed perceived levels, particularly LF/HF ratio measures. Night extended shifts associated elevated stress, indicated by lower higher scores. These findings suggest type duration levels Conclusion highlights potential an objective measure staff, significant assessments. The could be valuable tool monitoring real-time identifying individuals risk burnout. However, further research larger samples longitudinal approach is needed validate results explore their implications occupational health practices settings.

Language: Английский

INTEGRATING HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS TO EVALUATE STRESS AND BURNOUT IN ICU NURSING STAFF: A PILOT STUDY

ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(07)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are recognized as highly demanding environments that significantly contribute to stress and burnout among nursing staff. Despite increasing concern over in healthcare, the relationship between physiological indicators, such Heart Rate Variability (HRV), psychometric assessments has not been thoroughly explored this setting. Objective: This pilot study aimed evaluate HRV metrics of anxiety ICU Additionally, it influence shift type, duration, demographic factors, lifestyle habits on these indicators. Methods: An observational cross-sectional was conducted with 24 healthcare professionals at a University Hospital Madrid, Spain. data were collected under controlled conditions, measurements taken beginning end shifts. Psychometric using State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), Nursing (NSS) Visual Analogue for (VASS). Non-parametric statistical tests used analyze correlations metrics, scores, demographic/lifestyle variables. Results: Significant negative observed perceived levels, particularly Low-Frequency High-Frequency (LF/HF) ratio measures. Night extended shifts associated elevated stress, indicated by lower higher scores. These findings suggest type duration levels Conclusion: highlights potential an objective measure staff, significant assessments. The could be valuable tool monitoring real time identifying individuals risk burnout. However, further research larger samples longitudinal approach is needed validate results explore their implications occupational health practices settings.

Language: Английский

Candida species isolated in female patients of reproductive age with vaginal candidiasis in Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, Argentina

Journal of Bacteriology & Mycology Open Access, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 98 - 101

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective: To identify the Candida species isolated in female patients of reproductive age with vaginal candidiasis. determine antifungal (ATF) sensitivity profile species. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study, which 124 spp strains from discharge samples were Sabouraud medium supplemented glucose. CHRO Magar was used for identification complementary tests such as germ tube, chlamydoconidia development investigation trehalose assimilation performed. In vitro investigated by diffusion method ATF discs fluconazole (FLU), itraconazole (ITRA) amphotericin B (AMB). Results: C. albicans observed 85.5% isolates followed glabrata 7.3%, krusei 4%, tropicalis 2.4% other For FLU, 0.9% albicans, 11.1% 100% showed resistance. ITRA, 17% isolates, 55.6% resistant. There no resistant to AMB. Conclusion: Vaginal candidiasis continues present main etiological agent, is widely sensitive ATFs. show increased resistance azoles. The results obtained ratify growing need determination ATFs order guide treatment towards therapeutic success.

Language: Английский