Quality and lifestyle of professionals at the Foz do Iguaçu municipal hospital

Abstract

 Introduction: Lifestyle-related factors have a significant impact on the quality of life (QOL) of healthcare professionals. In this Quality of Life and Lifestyle of Professionals at the Municipal Hospital of Foz do Iguaçu context, QOL plays a crucial role in the quality of healthcare delivery. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between lifestyle and QOL among healthcare professionals at the Padre Germano Lauck Hospital (HMPGL). Methods: Professionals from different sectors of HMPGL were assessed using the following questionnaires: Socioeconomic, FANTASTIC Lifestyle (EV), Job Stress Scale (JSS), Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The results were analyzed for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test, followed by ANOVA and Dunn's post hoc test for multiple comparisons with a 95% confidence interval, as well as correlation and linear regression when applicable. Results: The total correlation between EV and BMI was -0.151, p=0.039. In the stepwise linear regression, an R² of 0.31 was achieved with p<0.017. EV scores showed that the Pediatrics (PED) sector had a higher score compared to the Surgical Clinic (CC) (71.87 ± 11.54 vs. 64.69 ± 9.69, p=0.039). In the EV domains related to Nutrition and Physical Activity, PED also had higher scores compared to CC with values of (7.12 ± 2.99 vs. 4.53 ± 2.84, p=0.04) and (3.87 ± 2.16 vs. 1.61 ± 1.71, p=0.011), respectively. In the HADS questionnaire, for depression, the CC sector had a higher score than PED (11.00 ± 3.1 vs. 11.00 ± 5.65, p=0.018). Furthermore, the CC sector exhibited higher scores on the NMQ scale. Conclusion: The results emphasize differences in lifestyle between the sectors of HMPGL, which can impact the quality of life and healthcare service delivery, highlighting the need to implement health promotion measures and improve quality of life in the hospital environment.