Prostate cancer is affecting a higher proportion of male population. Health Related Quality of Life assessment can guide the development of an interdisciplinary and patient-centered care intervention. This study is aimed to assess Health Related Quality of Life in prostate cancer patients. Relationships between socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and patient-reported outcomes have been considered. Consecutive outpatients with prostate cancer, admitted at the Urology Clinic of the Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto, were studied (n = 300). Health Related Quality of Life was assessed as part of the routine practice. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer general questionnaire, QLQ-C30, and its specific module for prostate cancer patients, QLQ-PR25, were used. Evolution along time (elapsed since diagnosis, and up to 5 years) was considered in order to search for a prognosis prediction in prostate cancer patients. This study confirms the feasibility of a systematic Health Related Quality of Life assessment. Global Health Related Quality of Life was found to be higher 6 months after diagnosis, decreasing then until the second year after diagnosis and improving thereafter. A peak with better scores was identified at the fifth year after diagnosis. Social and physical dimensions revealed a similar pattern. Clinical significance was found 6 months and 5 years after diagnosis. The prospective analysis of Health Related Quality of Life changes is able to explore the patients' outcomes in order to find patterns and relationships for prognosis prediction along the disease course. Such approach might promote patient confidence and thus a better cancer experience.

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has brought multiple challenges for health institutions and their professionals. The requirement of this disease forced nurses to confront organizational and clinical challenges to maintain the quality standards of care they provide. These requirements may have contributed to increased burnout symptoms. This study aims to map the scientific evidence related to nurses’ burnout in intensive care units. Methods: A scoping review will be conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Relevant databases will be used as well as grey literature, where the following words will be used: burnout, nurses, intensive care units and SARS-CoV-2. Results: This scoping review will include all types of studies—quantitative, qualitative and mixed—and all types of reviews that focus on the objective of this review. Conclusions: It is vital to determine the impact of the burnout caused by the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 to assess amending measures of risk and protection factors. This will help in the implementation of guidelines according to the available evidence. Additionally, this will help to improve the skills of these professionals as well as to reduce their emotional and physical exhaustion. This protocol is registered with the Open Science Framework.

Background: The world’s population changed with the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Burnout arises due to overwork, prolonged work periods, a lack of human and material resources, etc. Several studies have reported the incidence of burnout syndrome in nurses that work in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim was to map the scientific evidence related to nurses’ burnout in the ICU, namely the repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 in terms of burnout among nurses. Methods: A scoping review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology guidelines to search for and synthesise studies published between 2019 and 2022. The databases searched were MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS, PsycINFO and OPEN GREY. A total of fourteen articles were eligible to be included. Results: A content analysis of the selected articles was carried out, and three categories emerged that corresponded to the dimensions of burnout according to Maslach and Leiter: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation dimension and a lack of personal accomplishment. It was evident that nurses who worked in the ICU during the pandemic showed high levels of burnout. Conclusions: It is recommended that hospital administrations hire health professionals, namely nurses, as a strategic and operational management strategy to reduce the risk of increased burnout during pandemic outbreaks.

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Introduction Most work-related musculoskeletal injuries develop over time and there is usually no single cause for these injuries, but they are usually the result of a combination of several factors. Physical causes and organizational risk factors include load handling, repetitive or strenuous movements, incorrect and static postures, thermic discomfort, exposure to vibrations and working at a fast pace. The employer is responsible for implementing a risk prevention/reduction plan, allowing workers to play their part in creating a healthy work environment. By being available to be approached, showing sensitivity, and promoting a supportive work environment, management will not only allow workers to ventilate their problems and encourage them to find solutions to them. Objectives To identify the contents and structure of a labor gymnastics program for health professionals and evaluate its content validity regarding its periodicity, duration, and type of exercises. Methods An e-Delphi technique was used with three rounds, and a sample of fifteen experts (two physiotherapists, six rehabilitation nurses, two physical education teachers, and five higher education health professors) was enrolled. Inclusion criteria were to have a minimum of ten years of professional experience, a minimum academic degree of Master (Doctor for professors), and previous experience developing physical activity programs in a work context (preferential). In the first open round, the experts identified the requirements regarding the periodicity, duration, and type of exercises that comprise a labor gymnastics program targeting health professionals working in hospital settings. The second and third closed rounds attempted to obtain the necessary consensus on the issues identified in the previous rounds. The consensus was set to a minimum of 70% similarity. Results The experts agreed that the periodicity of a labor gymnastics program depends on the type of work activity. About the duration of the program, ten to fifteen minutes per session was advised. The professional in charge of the labor gymnastics sessions should be a rehabilitation nurse, physiotherapist, or any other professional adequately trained. The appropriate time to perform the sessions of labor gymnastics should be at the beginning and during work shifts, although that would depend on the type of work performed. The type of exercises to include in the program should be adequate to the work activity developed, taking particular account ergonomic and psychological issues, consisting of stretching exercises, postural correction, relaxation, and joint mobility exercises. Conclusion The present study allowed to identify a workout program’s structure and contents for health professionals and evaluate its validity. Considering these data, it seems now essential to carry out a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed program. Keywords: work, labor gymnastic, health professions, periodicity, exercise, occupational health, occupational safety.