Analysis of heart rate variability as identifier of signs of occupational stress: cross-sectional descriptive observational study

Background: There is great concern in the world about worker stress and quality of life, since a significant number companies show that physical mental suffering are one main causes absenteeism, generating high business costs due to low productivity. Stress at work ends up affecting not only professional income but also your health. Objective: To investigate correlation between level heart rate variability (HRV). This cross-sectional observational survey 20 workers from administrative, maintenance concierge sectors condominium management company. Cardiac biofeedback equipment (BFC) was used, which evaluates activity Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), as well influence exerted by limbic system (system emotions). A LIPP questionnaire cortisol. Results: It can be observed there coherence note working time, moderate consistency score, evening cortisol, it an association state questionnaire. Conclusion: In general, numerical variables variability, what shown greater interaction with cortisol level.