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- Title
Labor conditions and relations in critical care units: a survey.
- Authors
Almeida Valera, Ingrid Mayara; Wisniewski, Danielle; Aparecida Xavier dos Reis, Gislene; Inoue, Kelly Cristina; Schunk Silva, Eraldo; Matsuda, Laura Misue
- Abstract
Aim: to investigate the conditions and working relationships of nursing professionals in critical care units. Method: a survey was conducted in three hospitals in Paraná in 2013. The participants comprised of 64 (30.19%) nurses and 148 (69.81 %) professionals from the technical nursing staff, working in a Surgical Center, an Intensive Care Unit, and an Adult Emergency Room. The questionnaire Research on the Conditions and Labor Relations was used and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The occurrence of high workload was observed (scores between 5.25 to 6.85 points); sub-sizing of the staff (4.38 to 6.9); insufficient salary (4.98 to 8.7); lack of stimulus by the institution (5.83 to 8.0); and low labor motivation (6.03 to 8.3). Discussion: Conditions and labor relations in critical care units can influence the care provided and the quality of life of professionals. Conclusion: Most of the participants identified that the conditions and labor relations where they work are inadequate.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; QUALITY of work life; EMPLOYMENT; PROPRIETARY health facilities; HOSPITALS; INDUSTRIAL relations; INDUSTRIAL safety; INTENSIVE care nursing; INTENSIVE care units; JOB descriptions; JOB satisfaction; JOB stress; MOTIVATION (Psychology); NURSE administrators; NURSES' aides; NURSING practice; NURSING services administration; PERSONNEL management; PUBLIC hospitals; QUESTIONNAIRES; SCALE analysis (Psychology); SURVEYS; WAGES; WORK environment; EMPLOYEES' workload; PEER relations; QUANTITATIVE research; DATA analysis software; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; HOSPITAL nursing staff
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2016, Vol 15, Issue 2, p196
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article