Mental Disorders in Nursing Professionals in Oncology Service Units: An Integrative Review
Keywords:
Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder, Mental Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Nurses, Oncology NursingAbstract
Objective: This study analyzed the presence of hopelessness and its relationship with mental disorders in nursing professionals who work in oncology services. Method: This is an integrative literature review that followed the PICO strategy to identify factors associated with Mental Disorders and Disorders in Nursing Professionals in Oncology Service Units. The search for articles was performed in three electronic databases: Medline, Lilacs and Scielo. The descriptors “Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder”, “Mental Disorders”, “Depressive Disorder”, “Nurses”, “Oncology Nursing”. With full texts, published from 2012 to 2022, in English, Portuguese and Spanish, using the Boolean operator AND. Results: The results revealed that nursing professionals have mental disorders at a minimal level. Conclusion: There was an association between hopelessness and some mental disorders in nursing professionals. It is necessary to carry out activities that promote the well-being of nursing professionals working in the oncology sectors. Psychological counseling is essential to maintain mental health.