O estudo investigou os sinais indicativos da Síndrome de Burnout professores de ensino superior, bem como as estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas para manter-se na atividade laboral. Participaram 49 professores. Foi aplicada a Escala de Caracterização de Burnout e um questionário para obtenção dos dados demográficos e identificação das estratégias de enfrentamento. Os dados foram analisados e apresentados em estatísticas descritas e a regressão logística foi usada para verificar a associação entre as variáveis demográficas e Burnout. Os resultados apontam que cerca de um quarto dos participantes apresentou sintomas compatíveis com a Síndrome de Burnout. A desumanização foi o item com maiorpercentual de alto nível, reportada por 30,6% dos professores. Tendo em vista o caráter multifatorial da síndrome de Burnout, é importante compreender os fatores laborais e psicossociais que podem estar associados ao adoecimento, pois isso pode contribuir para a inserção dos docentes em intervenções voltadas para o bem-estar e qualidade de vida no trabalho.
Interventions focusing on education and self-management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by the patient improves adherence and effectiveness of early treatment. The combination of pharmacologic and rehabilitation treatment aims to maximize the possibilities of intervention, delaying the appearance of new symptoms, reducing disability and minimizing sequelae, decreasing the impact of symptoms on patient's functionality. Occupational therapy is a health profession that aims to improve the performance of daily activities by the patient, providing means for the prevention of functional limitations, adaptation to lifestyle changes and maintenance or improvement of psychosocial health. Due to the systemic nature of RA, multidisciplinary follow-up is necessary for the proper management of the impact of the disease on various aspects of life. As a member of the health team, occupational therapists objective to improve and maintaining functional capacity of the patient, preventing the progression of deformities, assisting the process of understanding and coping with the disease and providing means for carrying out the activities required for the engagement of the individual in meaningful occupations, favoring autonomy and independence in self-care activities, employment, educational, social and leisure. The objective of this review is to familiarize the rheumatologist with the tools used for assessment and intervention in occupational therapy, focusing on the application of these principles to the treatment of patients with RA.
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