Abstract:

Abstract This is an integrative review carried out in 2020, considering the period from 2005 to 2019. It aimed to identify evidence that describes triggering factors of psychological stress in non-medical residents in health services. The guiding question was: What is the scientific evidence that describes psychological stress in non-medical residents in health services? The databases LILACS, CINAHL, PubMed/Medline, Scopus and Web of Science, productions in Portuguese, English and Spanish were considered, with the main descriptors: estresse psicológico (psychological stress), internato não médico (non-medical internship) and combinations. Initially, 2540 articles were identified, but of these only five were included, three from Brazil and two from other countries. Among the most mentioned factors that trigger stress were: work overload, care for critically ill patients, emotional exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Thus, there is little scientific evidence on the triggering factors of psychological stress in non-medical residents, therefore, further well-designed scientific studies, with a good level of evidence, that explore the subject in greater depth, are essential.

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