Rev. latinoam. enferm; 17 (4), 2009

Environmental and/or work risk factors, lack of basic knowledge related to voice, its incorrect use, and a defective vocal model can lead teachers to develop occupational dysphonia. This study aimed to analyze studies focusing on occupational vocal disorders through a literature review. Articles publishe...

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Rev. latinoam. enferm; 17 (1), 2009

The purpose of this study was to investigate the feelings of suffering that Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses experience, and the strategies they use to face these feelings. It is a descriptive study using a qualitative approach and based on content analysis. The study used previous studies on Work Psycho...

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Rev. latinoam. enferm; 16 (5), 2008

Descriptive epidemiologic study that aimed to analyze the typical occupational accidents notified by employees of a university hospital in the South of Brazil from 1997 to 2002, and to estimate their risk indicators. A total of 717 accidents were registered; 86 percent of them (616) were typical and pres...

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Rev. latinoam. enferm; 13 (n.esp), 2005

O objetivo foi descrever o consumo de álcool entre 129 trabalhadores de uma indústria. A coleta de dados foi realizada a través dos instrumentos AUDIT e CECA. A maior porcentagem de consumo foi em operários masculinos de 31 anos, escolaridade de 9,8 anos, tempo de trabalho 5 anos, casados. Identifico...

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