Absenteísmo relacionado à doenças entre membros da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital escola

Abstract

The article presents results of the research that identified to causes of disease-related absenteeism, justified by medical license, among nursing employees of a public hospital in Montes Claros, MG, Brazil. This is a descriptive-exploratory study. Results indicate that the main reasons for absenteeism are related to musculoskeletal problems and to respiratory diseases; mainly between married female nurse aides, with age between 25 and 45 years, that works in day shift and with more than one employment. It was concluded that there is a necessity to develop prevention actions for controlling the absenteeism as a strategy for the quality of life of nursing workers.

Qualidade De Vida Dos Profissionais De Enfermagem De Um Hospital Universitário Do Interior De São Paulo

“…A enfermagem é responsável pelo maior contingente da força de trabalho dos estabelecimentos hospitalares e instituições de saúde, com responsabilidade pela assistência e gestão nas 24 horas. É o conjunto de trabalhadores que mais sofre com a inadequada condição de trabalho e com a insalubridade do ambiente (4) . Esses profissionais se deparam constantemente com sofrimentos, medos, conflitos, tensões, disputa pelo poder, ansiedade e estresse, convivência com a vida e morte, longas jornadas de trabalho, entre tantos outros fatores que são inerentes ao cotidiano desses trabalhadores.…”

Assessment of proprioceptive exercises in the treatment of rotator cuff disorders in nursing professionals: a randomized controlled clinical trial

“…It is important to state that women compose the majority of the nursing staff and that this characteristic is due to historical factors 27 . The social division of work left women with activities related to taking care of the sick, children, and the elderly [28][29][30] . Furthermore, the greater incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in women's upper limbs can be due to physiological differences (such as hormonal conditions) or doing chores whilst caring for the family, which requires constant elevation of the arms 22,25,29 .…”

Work ability of nurses in Primary Health Care

“…[21][22] Emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety and insomnia occur more frequently in nursing due to conflicting work environment. This situation can be explained by the tension generated by stress, found in work overload, poor working conditions, the team relationship and the many problems that affect patients and the community [23].…”