ABSTRACT Purpose COVID-19 posed numerous challenges to educational programs that had to quickly adapt to remote online learning (ROL) to ensure the continuity of health professional training over the pandemic. We aimed to assess the students' and professors' perceptions of the teaching-learning process in the Physical Therapy, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, and Occupational Therapy undergraduate programs at a Brazilian public university. Methods We used an electronic self-reported questionnaire with multiple-choice questions on a Likert scale ranged 1-5; higher the score, higher the level of agreement/importance/satisfaction. Results Most of undergraduate students and teachers had previous experience using information and communication technologies, and 85% stated their preference for in-person learning. Students expressed their appreciation for more active learning methodologies with clear objectives, accessible content, and visualization of abstract concepts. Regarding benefits and barriers, some similar perceptions were observed between students and teachers with ROL favoring time management, benefits in the teaching-learning process, satisfaction and motivation with the course content, and low attendance rates to general academic activities due to absent or poor access to technological resources. Conclusion ROL is an alternative learning mode when the in-person classes cannot be carried out, as in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. ROL is believed to be unfit to replace in-person learning, although it can complement the traditional classroom-based education in a hybrid model, respecting the nature of each program in the field of health that requires in-person practical training.

RESUMO Objetivo O COVID-19 impôs inúmeros desafios aos programas educacionais que tiveram que se adaptar rapidamente ao aprendizado remoto on-line (ARO) para garantir a continuidade da formação dos profissionais de saúde durante a pandemia. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a percepção de alunos e professores sobre o processo ensino-aprendizagem dos cursos de graduação em Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional de uma universidade pública brasileira. Métodos Foi utilizado um questionário eletrônico autoaplicável com questões de múltipla escolha em escala Likert de 1 a 5; quanto maior a pontuação, maior o nível de concordância/importância/satisfação. Resultados A maioria dos alunos de graduação e professores tinha experiência anterior no uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação, e 85% afirmaram preferir o ensino presencial. Os alunos expressaram preferência por metodologias de aprendizagem mais ativas, com objetivos claros, conteúdo acessível e visualização de conceitos abstratos. Em relação aos benefícios e barreiras, algumas percepções semelhantes foram observadas entre alunos e professores com ARO favorecendo a gestão do tempo, benefícios no processo ensino-aprendizagem, satisfação e motivação com o conteúdo do curso e baixa frequência às atividades acadêmicas gerais por ausência ou dificuldade de acesso aos recursos tecnológicos. Conclusão O ARO pode ser uma modalidade alternativa de aprendizado quando as aulas presenciais não podem ser realizadas, como no caso da pandemia do COVID-19. Porém, o ARO é inadequado para substituir a aprendizagem presencial, embora possa complementar a educação presencial tradicional em um modelo híbrido, respeitando a natureza de cada programa na área da saúde que exige formação prática presencial.

ABSTRACT Introduction Pelvic anatomy remains a challenge, and thorough knowledge of its intricate landmarks has major clinical and surgical implications in several medical specialties. The peritoneal reflection is an important landmark in intraluminal surgery, rectal trauma, impalement, and rectal adenocarcinoma. Objectives To investigate the correlation between the lengths of the middle rectal valve and of the peritoneal reflection determined with rigid sigmoidoscopy and to determine whether there are any differences in the location of the peritoneal reflection between the genders and in relation to body mass index (BMI) and parity. Design We prospectively investigated the location of the middle rectal valve and of the peritoneal reflection via intraoperative rigid sigmoidoscopy in colorectal cancer patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Results We evaluated 38 patients with a mean age of 55.5 years old (57.5% males) who underwent colorectal surgery at the coloproctology service of the Hospital Santa Marcelina, São Paulo, state of São Paulo, Brazil. There was substantial agreement between the lengths of the middle rectal valve and of the peritoneal reflection (Kappa = 0.66). In addition, the peritoneal reflection was significantly lower in overweight patients (p = 0.013 for women and p < 0.005 for men) and in women with > 2 vaginal deliveries (p = 0.009), but there was no significant difference in the length of the peritoneal reflection between genders (p = 0.32). Conclusion There was substantial agreement between the lengths of the peritoneal reflection and of the middle rectal valve, and the peritoneal reflection was significantly lower in overweight patients and in women with more than two vaginal deliveries.

Este relato de experiência teve como objetivo apresentar algumas singularidades, travessias e potencialidades advindas da construção e do desenvolvimento do Programa de Terapia Ocupacional, Saúde e Trabalho (ProTost) em um hospital universitário durante os meses iniciais da pandemia. Esse programa foi orientado pelos princípios da Ergonomia da Atividade e da Psicodinâmica do Trabalho e pautou-se na necessidade de construção de ações participativas. Foram realizados grupos de reflexão sobre o trabalho envolvendo 15 setores do hospital e 140 trabalhadores. Os grupos proporcionaram aos trabalhadores espaços de escuta coletiva sobre o trabalho e ampliaram a visibilidade dos esforços empreendidos e os processos de reconhecimento horizontal e vertical. Além disso, contribuíram para o estudo de situações de trabalho, as discussões sobre transformações nos processos de trabalho e a construção de estratégias para enfrentamento dos desafios vivenciados no hospital que foram agravados pelo advento da pandemia.

The aim of this experience report is to present singularities, journeys and potential arising from the development and implementation of the Occupational Therapy, Health and Work Program (ProTOST) in a university hospital during the first months of the pandemic. The program was guided by the principles of activity ergonomics and psychodynamics of work and based on the need to build participatory actions. Work reflection groups were created involving 15 hospital sectors and 140 workers. The groups provided staff with spaces for collective listening about work and increased the visibility of efforts and horizontal and vertical recognition processes. In addition, they contributed to the study of work situations, discussions about the transformation of work processes and building strategies to address the challenges faced by the hospital aggravated by the pandemic.

Este relato de experiencia tuvo el objetivo de presentar algunas singularidades, travesías y potencialidades provenientes de la construcción y desarrollo del Programa de Terapia Ocupacional, Salud y Trabajo (ProTOST) en un hospital universitario durante los meses iniciales de la pandemia. Ese programa fue orientado por los principios de la Ergonomía de la Actividad y de la Psicodinámica del Trabajo y tuvo como pauta la necesidad de construcción de acciones participativas. Se realizaron grupos de reflexión sobre el trabajo que envolvieron 15 sectores del hospital y a 140 trabajadores. Los grupos proporcionaron a los trabajadores espacios de escucha colectiva sobre el trabajo y ampliaron la visibilidad de los esfuerzos emprendidos y los procesos de reconocimiento horizontal y vertical. Además, contribuyeron con el estudio de situaciones de trabajo, discusiones sobre transformaciones en los procesos de trabajo y la construcción de estrategias para enfrentamiento de los desafíos vividos en el hospital que se vieron agravados por la llegada de la pandemia.

ABSTRACT The analysis of Salmonella in the feces and the birds’ environment is a way of monitoring the colonization in the flocks and verifying the need for the introduction of stricter controls, in such a way that the results of the tests should be known before being sent for slaughter. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR), as well as other rapid methods represent alternatives increasingly used to detect enteric pathogens, but they need proof of effectiveness for their wide use. The aim of this study was to evaluate the equivalence between the results obtained by the methods: real-time PCR (BAX® System), Modified Rappaport-Vassiliadis Semi-solid Medium (MSRV) (ISO 6579) and the traditional method of official reference in Brazil for research of S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis in poultry samples. Two hundred and fifty-two samples of disposable shoe covers (DSC) and 252 samples of feces were infected with an average of 2 to 3 log CFU/g of each serovar, and the same samples without fortification were evaluated by the three methods. Five hundred and four diagnoses were obtained with satisfactory results in terms of repeatability (greater than 80%), reproducibility (mean 83,1%), sensitivity (81% to 100%), specificity (95% to 100%), and accuracy (90% to 100%). The compliance test verified that there was not a significant difference between the alternative and the official methods, allowing us to state that the methodologies have had equivalent performances.

Este relato de experiência teve como objetivo apresentar algumas singularidades, travessias e potencialidades advindas da construção e do desenvolvimento do Programa de Terapia Ocupacional, Saúde e Trabalho (ProTost) em um hospital universitário durante os meses iniciais da pandemia. Esse programa foi orientado pelos princípios da Ergonomia da Atividade e da Psicodinâmica do Trabalho e pautou-se na necessidade de construção de ações participativas. Foram realizados grupos de reflexão sobre o trabalho envolvendo 15 setores do hospital e 140 trabalhadores. Os grupos proporcionaram aos trabalhadores espaços de escuta coletiva sobre o trabalho e ampliaram a visibilidade dos esforços empreendidos e os processos de reconhecimento horizontal e vertical. Além disso, contribuíram para o estudo de situações de trabalho, as discussões sobre transformações nos processos de trabalho e a construção de estratégias para enfrentamento dos desafios vivenciados no hospital que foram agravados pelo advento da pandemia.

The aim of this experience report is to present singularities, journeys and potential arising from the development and implementation of the Occupational Therapy, Health and Work Program (ProTOST) in a university hospital during the first months of the pandemic. The program was guided by the principles of activity ergonomics and psychodynamics of work and based on the need to build participatory actions. Work reflection groups were created involving 15 hospital sectors and 140 workers. The groups provided staff with spaces for collective listening about work and increased the visibility of efforts and horizontal and vertical recognition processes. In addition, they contributed to the study of work situations, discussions about the transformation of work processes and building strategies to address the challenges faced by the hospital aggravated by the pandemic.

Este relato de experiencia tuvo el objetivo de presentar algunas singularidades, travesías y potencialidades provenientes de la construcción y desarrollo del Programa de Terapia Ocupacional, Salud y Trabajo (ProTOST) en un hospital universitario durante los meses iniciales de la pandemia. Ese programa fue orientado por los principios de la Ergonomía de la Actividad y de la Psicodinámica del Trabajo y tuvo como pauta la necesidad de construcción de acciones participativas. Se realizaron grupos de reflexión sobre el trabajo que envolvieron 15 sectores del hospital y a 140 trabajadores. Los grupos proporcionaron a los trabajadores espacios de escucha colectiva sobre el trabajo y ampliaron la visibilidad de los esfuerzos emprendidos y los procesos de reconocimiento horizontal y vertical. Además, contribuyeron con el estudio de situaciones de trabajo, discusiones sobre transformaciones en los procesos de trabajo y la construcción de estrategias para enfrentamiento de los desafíos vividos en el hospital que se vieron agravados por la llegada de la pandemia.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of biofilms formed by lactic acid bacteria and Bacillus sp. (BLA) in preventing and controlling the formation of wild biofilms and/or planktonic forms of Salmonella Gallinarum (SG), Salmonella Heidelberg (SH), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on different surfaces. The SH and SG viability was evaluated in polystyrene plates, wood shavings, and soil samples. Two protocols were developed to examine the use of BLA in a preventive and control application. For analysis of Campylobacter jejuni (CJ) BLA was used only preventively in a polystyrene plate. Results showed that BLA was effective in preventing the growth of SG and SH in all matrices. The effectiveness of BLA for MRSA was lower than for SG and SH. The efficiency of BLA in preventing CJ growth seems to be related to the initial CJ contamination. BLA proves to be a potential alternative to control food-borne pathogens commonly encountered in animal production and food industry.

Resumo Introdução: O coronavírus pertence a uma família de vírus RNA que pode causar infecção respiratória com possibilidade de manifestações gastrintestinais em torno de 5% a 50% dos casos. Objetivo: Relatar caso operado com diagnóstico de COVID-19 e evolução com abdome agudo perfurativo e pneumotórax. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo feminino de 80 anos com sintomas respiratórios com tosse seca e febre e dor abdominal difusa com sinais de peritonite. Apresentava leucocitose, disfunção renal e aumento de D-dímero com PCR positivo para COVID. Tomografia computadorizada de tórax e abdome demonstrando pneumotórax à direita e extenso pneumoperitônio. Conclusão: A apresentação do COVID-19 com sérias complicações pulmonar e abdominal requer tratamentos especializados e em regime de emergência, entretanto com altas taxas de mortalidade.

Abstract Introduction: The Coronavirus belongs to a family of RNA viruses that can cause respiratory infection, with the possibility of gastrointestinal manifestations in approximately 5-50% of the cases. Objective: To report a surgical case with a diagnosis of COVID-19 that developed acute perforated abdomen and pneumothorax. Case report: This was an 80-year-old female patient with respiratory symptoms, with dry cough and fever and diffuse abdominal pain with signs of peritonitis. She had leukocytosis, kidney dysfunction and an increase in D-dimer with positive PCR for COVID. Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen showed pneumothorax on the right and extensive pneumoperitoneum. Conclusion: The presentation of COVID-19 with severe pulmonary and abdominal complications requires specialized and emergency treatments, but it has high mortality rates.

Resumo Introdução Este trabalho relata a experiência da reconfiguração da sala de espera de um serviço público de Atenção à Saúde do Trabalhador vinculado a um Hospital Universitário. Objetivo As ações realizadas tiveram como objetivo transformar o momento de espera em uma oportunidade para o desenvolvimento de ações de educação em saúde, promovendo a reflexão sobre o trabalho e o processo de saúde-doença a partir do favorecimento das interações entre usuários. Buscou-se ainda contribuir para ampliar o protagonismo desses em relação ao cuidado com a própria saúde e transcender a ações de assistência oferecendo intervenções mais diversas no serviço. Método O projeto na sala de espera foi estruturado em duas etapas: revisão de literatura sobre saúde do trabalhador e sala de espera e desenvolvimento e implementação da proposta de reconfiguração. Resultados O ponto de partida foi o levantamento de opiniões sobre a sala de espera, realizado por meio de entrevistas estruturadas com 52 usuários, acompanhantes, servidores e estagiários do serviço. 71,2% dos participantes responderam positivamente que mudariam algo na sala de espera. A proposta final considerou as possibilidades do ambiente e do serviço, as sugestões dos entrevistados e os propósitos da reconfiguração da sala de espera. Houve a modificação do layout das cadeiras e foram realizados grupos de discussão sobre saúde e trabalho com os usuários. Conclusão Espera-se com a divulgação desse processo ressaltar as potencialidades da sala de espera e incentivar a utilização desse espaço para o desenvolvimento de ações em outros serviços de saúde do trabalhador.

Abstract Introduction This study reported the experience of the reconfiguration of the waiting room of a Workers’ Health Care public service linked to a University Hospital. Objective The actions taken had the objective of transforming the waiting time for the development of health educational interventions, fostering the reflection on the work and the health-illness process by favoring users interactions. The intention was also to enhance their protagonism towards their health and to transcend the assistance actions offering a more diverse set of courses of action in the service. Method The waiting-room project was structured in two phases: literature review on the worker´s health and the waiting room and development and implementation of the reconfiguration proposal. Results In this phase, the starting point was the collecting of opinions about the waiting room that was held by structured interviews with users, companions, employees, and interns of the service. In 52 people interviewed, 71.2% answered that they would positively change something in the waiting room. The final elaborated proposal considered the possibilities of the environment and the service and the suggestions of the interviewees and the purposes of the waiting room reconfiguration. There has been a change in the layout of the chairs and discussion groups with users were held. Conclusion This process is expected to highlight the potential of the waiting room and encourage the use of this space for the development of actions in other workers´ health services.

Resumo Introdução Nas últimas décadas ocorreram mudanças no entendimento da deficiência e avanços no que tange aos direitos humanos das pessoas com deficiência. Apesar disso, estudos mostram que essas pessoas ainda encontram barreiras que restringem sua participação nos diversos contextos sociais, como o transporte aéreo. Objetivo Analisar as condições e procedimentos de acessibilidade em aeroportos brasileiros e compreender as experiências de viagem de pessoas com deficiência visual nas fases de pré-voo, embarque e desembarque. Método Pesquisa com abordagem quantitativa-qualitativa realizada a partir de observação participante em viagens aéreas, entrevista de autoconfrontação com passageiros com deficiência visual e verificação do cumprimento das regras sobre condições e procedimentos de acessibilidade por meio de checklists baseados na norma ABNT NBR-9050/2015 e na Resolução ANAC nº 280/2013. Resultados Participaram do estudo sete passageiros com deficiência visual, incluindo pessoas com cegueira ou com baixa visão, e 30 gerentes de base e supervisores vinculados a quatro companhias aéreas que operam no transporte aéreo doméstico brasileiro. Foram analisados 10 aeroportos, nos quais os passageiros vivenciaram dificuldades que se relacionam, principalmente, a inadequação, descontinuidade e insuficiência das informações e sinalizações, descumprimento e desconhecimento dos procedimentos relativos à acessibilidade, impropriedade da alocação de assentos preferenciais e do atendimento prestado aos passageiros. Conclusão O estudo evidenciou descumprimento das normas e resoluções relativas à acessibilidade além de problemas que afetam a orientação espacial, o deslocamento e a comunicação nas viagens aéreas. Espera-se contribuir para a transformação da acessibilidade nos aeroportos brasileiros, visando favorecer a participação das pessoas com deficiência nas viagens aéreas.

Abstract Introduction In the last decades, there have been changes in the understanding of disability and advances in the human rights of people with disabilities. Nevertheless, studies show that disabled people still encounter barriers which restrict their participation in various social contexts, such as air transportation. Objective To analyze accessibility conditions and procedures in Brazilian airports and to understand the travel experiences of people with visual impairment in the pre-flight, embarkation and disembarkation phases. Method Quantitative-qualitative research based on participant observation in air travel, auto-confrontation interview with visually impaired passengers, and verification of rules compliance of accessibility conditions and procedures through checklists based on ABNT NBR-9050/2015 and ANAC Resolution nº 280/2013. Results The participants were seven passengers with visual impairment, either blind or with low vision plus 30 managers and supervisors linked to four different airlines that operate in the Brazilian air transportation. Ten airports were analyzed, in which passengers experienced difficulties related, mainly, to the inadequacy, discontinuity and insufficiency of information and signage; noncompliance with and lack of knowledge of accessibility procedures; inappropriate allocation of preferential seats and attendance to passengers. Conclusion Besides evidencing the noncompliance with the norms and resolutions related to accessibility, the study also evidenced problems that affect the spatial orientation, the displacement and the communication in travels. Having all this compiled data, contributions to transformation of accessibility in Brazilian airports is expected, with a view to favoring the participation of people with disabilities in air travel.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo e resenhar os principais argumentos do livro “Brazil in Transition: beliefs, leadership and institutional change” (2016), escrito por Lee J. Alston, Marcus André Melo, Bernardo Mueller e Carlos Pereira. Segundo os autores, o Brasil estaria pronto para realizar uma transição em direção ao desenvolvimento, fruto da adoção de instituições voltadas a garantir inclusão social e sustentabilidade fiscal. O objetivo do livro, portanto, é explicar o processo de mudança institucional nessa direção, causada por ideias trazidas por lideranças e implementadas em determinada janela de oportunidades. Após resenhar os principais argumentos dos autores, abordamos criticamente alguns pontos teóricos e metodológicos da obra.

Abstract This paper reviews the main arguments of the book “Brazil in Transition: beliefs, leadership and institutional change” (2016), wrote by Lee J. Alston, Marcus André Melo, Bernardo Mueller and Carlos Pereira. According to the authors, Brazil is in the verge of a transition to development, triggered by institutions focused on social inclusion and sound fiscal policy. The main aim of the book is to explain the process of institutional change, put forward in this direction by ideas brought up by leaderships and implemented through specific windows of opportunities. After review the author’s main arguments we proceed critically addressing few theoretical and methodological issues.

Resumo As mudanças em relação ao entendimento da deficiência no mundo buscam a efetivação da inclusão social e a maior participação das pessoas com deficiência em todos os contextos e atividades. Entretanto, no transporte aéreo há inúmeras barreiras que podem dificultar a viagem dessas pessoas. Assim, este estudo busca compreender as experiências de passageiros com deficiência no transporte aéreo brasileiro, a partir das perspectivas de diferentes atores sociais, incluindo profissionais que atuam em associações, centros de referência em reabilitação, órgãos públicos e passageiros com deficiência usuários do transporte aéreo. Para desenvolvimento do estudo foram realizadas 20 entrevistas semiestruturadas entre 2012 e 2013. Os resultados indicaram que os passageiros com deficiência encontram inúmeras dificuldades no transporte aéreo ao longo de todo o processo de viagem, inclusive fatores associados aos aeroportos, às aeronaves e aos serviços e procedimentos das companhias aéreas. Sugere-se que projetos envolvendo os usuários sejam desenvolvidos, para que seja possível compreender as reais necessidades desses passageiros e desenvolver soluções que assegurem sua independência e segurança no uso do transporte.

Abstract Changes in the world’s perception of disability seek the promotion of social inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in all contexts and activities. However, there are numerous barriers in air transport that may make travel difficult for passengers with disabilities. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the experiences of passengers with disabilities in the Brazilian air transport from the perspective of different actors including professionals who work in associations that provide services to people with disabilities, reference rehabilitation centers, public agencies, and air travelers with disabilities. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted between 2012 and 2013 with these participants. The results indicated that passengers with disabilities face an array of challenges and difficulties during all stages of air travel, including factors associated with airports, aircrafts, and airline procedures and services. Therefore, it is suggested that further studies involving air travel users are carried out aiming at fully understanding their real needs and finding solutions to ensure independence and safety in the use of this means of transport.

ABSTRACT This study aimed at proposing a new technical criteria for condemnation of turkey carcasses due to fowlpox in turkeys as a contribution for the work of the Brazilian Federal Meat Inspection Service. Skin samples from 30 carcasses of a flock of 840 turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo), previously vaccinated for fowlpox and slaughtered in June 2013, were collected. Samples were submitted to histological examination under light microscopy. The virus was identified using standard PCR techniques. The main histological findings were hyperplasia and hydropic degeneration of the epithelium and the presence of intracytoplasmic eosinophilic inclusion bodies. PCR results yielded 83.3% positive and 16.7% negative samples. Fowlpox virus is species specific, and there are no reports of its occurrence in mammals. The macroscopic and microscopic findings of the skin lesions do not justify the total condemnation of carcasses of poultry affected with fowlpox, except in cases of cachexia or repulsive appearance, as established by SIF regulation.

Abstract There has been significant growth in air transport worldwide, as well as in Brazil. However, studies have emphasized that disabled, obese, and elderly passengers face difficulties when using this means of transport. Among these difficulties, issues related to passengers’ own assistive devices, including damage, loss, or the impossibility of using during the entire flight, stand out. Therefore, the present study aims to understand the trends in assistive technology focusing on cabin design. This research is based upon literature review, interviews with manufacturers and research centers, visits to specialized trade fairs, and patent search. The results revealed a great diversity of assistive products, its trends, and an increase in their use, which affect aircraft cabin design, especially in terms of space, access, and stowage of these devices.

Abstract Campylobacteriosis is a worldwide foodborne zoonosis disease caused by Campylobacter jejuni. This microorganism is considered a commensal bacterium in chicken hosts. C. jejuni produces epithelial cell modifications and induces a cytokine gene transcription innate immunity repertoire. In the present study, we describe the invasiveness, morphological cellular modifications, and transcript level expressions of innate immune cytokines from C. jejuni-inoculated chicken ileum explants. C. jejuni was internalized by epithelial ileum cells at 15 minutes postinoculation (p.i.) and was detected intracellularly for 4hs (p.i.). Inoculated explants displayed significant increases in cell height. C. jejuni induced a significant elevation of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 3 (TGF-b3) and Interleukin-1b (IL-1b) transcripts. In conclusion, C. jejuni is internalized in explanted epithelial ileum cells, produces morphological cell modifications, and induces gene transcription of both anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Resumo Introdução: com o aumento do número de voos e passageiros, as tarefas atribuídas aos comissários de bordo tornam-se mais complexas, podendo gerar sobrecarga e prejuízo à saúde e ao desempenho desses trabalhadores. Objetivos: identificar e sistematizar os artigos publicados em periódicos científicos, sobre o impacto de fatores físicos, ambientais e organizacionais do trabalho dos comissários de bordo na saúde desses trabalhadores. Método: revisão sistemática da literatura, em português e inglês, utilizando as palavras-chave "aeronave", "cabine", "transporte aéreo", "comissário de bordo" e "trabalho", nas bases de dados ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest e SciELO, considerando o período de 1983 a 2013. Resultados: 65 artigos atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Verificou-se um predomínio de trabalhos com foco em fatores físicos e/ou relacionados à saúde/doença e em fatores relacionados à satisfação no trabalho e poucos estudos abordando a organização do trabalho. Conclusão: os estudos encontrados analisaram os fatores presentes nas situações de trabalho de comissários de bordo de forma isolada. Não foram encontrados estudos que adotassem uma metodologia de análise das situações de trabalho que possibilitasse estabelecer inter-relações entre os fatores determinantes da carga de trabalho desses trabalhadores e os impactos para sua saúde.

Abstract Introduction: with the increase in the number of flights and passengers, the tasks carried out by flight attendants become more complex, and may cause overload and damage to their health and performance. Objective: to identify articles and systematize information published in scientific journals related to flight attendants' health impact of the physical, environmental and organizational factors of their work. Method: systematic review of the scientific literature, in Portuguese and English, using the keywords "aircraft", "cabin", "air transportation", "flight attendant" and "work" in ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest and SciELO databases, published between 1983-2013. Results: 65 articles met the inclusion criteria. There was a predominance of studies focusing on physical factors and/or factors related to health/disease and related to job satisfaction, with few studies addressing work organization. Conclusion: the studies investigated the relationship between the work environment and the health of flight attendants using limited approaches. No studies were found adopting an analysis methodology that had allowed stablishing relationships between determining factors of workload and their impacts on the flight attendants health.