Common mental disorders, productivity and presenteeism in nursing workers
Raymara Melo de Sousa1, Camila Maria Cenzi1, Juliano Bortolini2
1Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|April 3, 2023
Summary
Common mental disorders significantly increase the likelihood of presenteeism among nursing staff, leading to substantial productivity losses in public health services.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Common mental disorders (CMDs) are prevalent globally.
- Presenteeism, or working while unwell, impacts productivity and healthcare settings.
- Nursing staff face unique occupational stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the link between CMDs and presenteeism in Brazilian public health nurses.
- To quantify the impact of CMDs on nursing worker productivity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 291 nursing workers in Midwestern Brazil.
- Utilized Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20, Stanford Presenteeism Scale, and Work Limitations Questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney tests and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- CMDs were associated with a 4.27-fold increased likelihood of presenteeism.
- 10.17% overall productivity loss was observed in affected workers.
- Impairment noted in mental/interpersonal demands and production.
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between CMDs and presenteeism in nursing workers.
- CMDs contribute to reduced productivity and compromised work performance in this group.
- Findings highlight the need for mental health support in public health nursing.
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