ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026
Prolonged Effects on Frontline Caregivers: Occupational Stress and Mental Well-Being in Transformed Healthcare Environments Post-COVID-19.
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objectivesThis study evaluated Quality of Life (QoL) and mental health among nursing technicians in Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) emergency units, specifically exploring occupational safety and well-being in the post-COVID-19 era.
designA quantitative, descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional design was employed.
methodsData from 146 nursing professionals in Brazilian SUS emergency units were collected remotely during the post-acute pandemic phase (July-Nov 2024). QoL (WHOQOL-BREF) and mental health (HADS) were assessed, followed by descriptive and correlational statistics.
resultsThe predominantly female, experienced sample showed heterogeneous general QoL but pervasive anxiety, reflecting a sustained psychological burden. Sociodemographic/professional factors had a negligible impact; the emergency environment's overwhelming influence, intensified by post-pandemic challenges, was key. Psychological distress was strongly negatively correlated with overall QoL and depression in the social domain.
conclusionsThe intrinsic nature of emergency work, amplified by persistent psychosocial effects of the global health crisis, drives anxiety and impairs QoL/social relationships. Interventions strengthening QoL, enhancing coping, and adapting work environments to new realities (e.g., loneliness, prolonged mental health impacts) are vital for professional well-being and patient care in this post-pandemic era.
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