Perfil dos enfermeiros dos centros de atenção psicossocial de Fortaleza

Abstract

This study aimed to trace the profile of mental health nurses working in the Psychosocial Care Centers in the city of Fortaleza, CE. Seeking to describe the sociodemographic profile of these nurses; Identify which competencies nurses deem necessary for mental health work, and evaluate the level of satisfaction of the interviewees. It is a cross-sectional descriptive study with quantitative approach. This study had as research sites the 14 Centers of Psychosocial Attention (CAPS) of the city of Fortaleza. The population consisted of nursing assistants who work in the area of mental health in this municipality, which includes a population of 43 nurses, of whom three could not participate because they had less than six months of mental health work. We obtained a convenience sample of 28 nurses who were included in the inclusion criteria of the study. In these professionals a questionnaire was applied that had pertinent questions to the objectives to be reached. Through this study it was possible to identify that the majority of the nurses working in the CAPS are women, approximately 82% of the interviewees; With mean age of 32 years; With civil status well divided between single and married; 57% with 3 to 5 years of training, but 75% working less than two years in the study area. Already in the competences proposed by this study, the one that had greater acceptance was: To have ethical posture and emotional intelligence. As a minor competence, emphasis was placed on the development of skills in the execution of nursing techniques. Concerning professional satisfaction, numerous interviewees claimed to feel anxious about their activities and tired of their work. It is possible to think that many of these mental health nurses are experiencing a marked emotional burnout. Thus, studies are needed that focus on this population and their quality of life. This research is relevant because, with its results, it is possible to propose qualification, to offer parameters for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing education; Besides encouraging research and interest in the subject.