The mental health of nursing professionals against the COVID-19 pandemic: Literature review

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the mental health of nursing professionals in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: this is an integrative review, carried out in 2021, through the guiding question: “What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of nursing professionals?”. For data collection, databases such as LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO and BDENF were used, with the help of the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS), following some inclusion criteria for the selection of studies, and the searches were carried out between the months from May to August 2021, with a review interval from 2019 to 2021. Result: a synthesis matrix of selected articles was prepared for data analysis. Conclusion: it is noteworthy that these professionals are more susceptible to developing mental disorders, as they constantly deal with situations that cause a high level of stress and anxiety, in addition to the need for quick decision-making.