The influence of stress factors on the attention levels of nursing professionals

Abstract

Objective: To identify, according to the reference of nursing professionals, which stress factors have the greatest influence in the attention process; and analyze, which ones generate greater impact in the development of care activities. Method: This is a quantitative, descriptive correlational study where connections among stress, attention and nursing care have been described. Results: 50 nursing professions were evaluated. 54% (n = 27) stated that stress factors interfere on the levels of attention given by nursing professionals in carrying out their care tasks. 55% (n = 15) point that stress factors related to the working environment are the ones that interfere the most on the levels of attention, followed by stressors classified as biological (n = 10) and psychological (n = 02). Conclusion: Stress factors related to the work environment had the greatest influence on attention and are possibly the ones that affect the most the quality of care provided to clients.