Active breaks and the level of work performance in the educational professionals

Abstract

Staff care in companies has become a priority for the fulfillment of its objectives, therefore, the implementation of active breaks during work has become mandatory, because they are considered as a potential strategy to mitigate negative effects that may occur within the workplace; studies show that having active breaks improve worker productivity and efficiency in the achievement of tasks; it also helps to prevent both physical and mental discomfort. In this sense, the practice of active breaks in the educational environment contributes to create a healthier and more productive work environment, benefiting both professionals and the quality of education offered. The objective is to analyze the theoretical-methodological foundations on active breaks and the level of work performance in education professionals. The PRISMA methodology was used, the search for information was carried out in different databases such as: Redalyc, Dialnet, Scielo, and the academic search engine Google Scholar, where different inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. In the results of this systematic review, it was found that there is a significant relationship between active breaks and work performance of education professionals. In conclusion, it was determined that active breaks have a positive impact on the level of work performance, interpersonal relationships and quality of life of education professionals.