Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho

Mulheres catadoras de materiais recicláveis: condições de vida, trabalho e saúde

Objective To know the elements of work, health, and living conditions of women who pick recyclable waste and are members of a waste cooperative in a town of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Method This is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study with seven subjects. Data were collected through participative observation, semi structured interview, and a focus group from July to August of 2013. The data were subjected to content analysis. Results The following thematic categories emerged: Womens work, informality and precariousness; Experiences of job satisfaction; and Working conditions and health: experiences with accidents, illness and health services. Conclusion It was concluded that the women who collect recyclable material are exposed to precarious work conditions and potential health risks, such as work overload, accidents, illness, and social insecurity, and that nurses are responsible for promoting actions that ensure the health and inclusion of these workers.

Trabalhadores de enfermagem em oncologia pediátrica : o uso de estratégias defensivas no trabalho

Objective: To describe defensive strategies used by nursing workers in pediatric oncology towards suffering at work. Methodology: A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study was carried out in 2013 with 20 nursing workers of pediatric oncology at a teaching hospital. The techniques of non-participant observation and focus group were used to produce the data, which were submitted to thematic analysis. Results: Some of the individual strategies identified were conformity, distancing from the experience with children, rationalization, and refuge in pleasurable moments. Furthermore, group strategies were pointed out, such as speaking and listening, coming together as a work group, redefining suffering, and the search for a new meaning in life. Conclusions: Spaces for speaking and listening can enable the sharing of experiences of suffering, helping workers to recognize defensive strategies and strengthen resistance actions.

CARGAS FÍSICAS NO TRABALHO DE AGENTES COMUNITÁRIOS DE SAÚDE

Este estudo teve por objetivo apresentar dados sociodemograficos, habitos de vida, bem como identificar as cargas de trabalho fisicas em Agentes Comunitarios de Saude (ACS). Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratorio-descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa em que se aplicou um questionario para a coleta dos dados. Os agentes, do sexo feminino e com idade entre 25 e 40 anos, apontaram o ambiente laboral inadequado, bem como a precariedade dos equipamentos de trabalho como geradores de cargas fisicas. Sobre os habitos de vida, a maioria nao pratica atividades fisicas e um pequeno percentual e tabagista. Esse estudo reforcou a necessidade de tracar estrategias de intervencao junto aos agentes e ao servico de saude, no sentido de promover acoes que contribuam para a melhoria da qualidade de vida e saude destes trabalhadores.

Cargas de trabalho de catadoras de materiais recicláveis: proposta para o cuidado de enfermagem

Objetivos: Descrever a percepcao de catadoras de materiais reciclaveis sobre as cargas de trabalho em seu cotidiano laboral; apresentar uma proposta de enfermagem em direcao a minimizacao dos efeitos destas cargas sobre o bem-estar das catadoras. Metodo: Estudo qualitativo, convergente-assistencial, com 11 catadoras de uma associacao de reciclagem brasileira. A producao de dados envolveu observacao participante, entrevistas semiestruturadas e grupos de convergencia de abril a junho de 2015. A analise seguiu os passos: apreensao, sintese, teorizacao, transferencia. Resultados: Cargas fisicas foram associadas a ruidos, exposicao a residuo quimico e biologico, sensacao termica desagradavel, inundacoes, peso e movimentos repetitivos. Cargas psiquicas foram representadas pelas preocupacoes e desgaste emocional. A valorizacao da realidade das participantes e o dialogo foram fundamentais para deflagrar a acao assistencial. Conclusao: As intensas cargas de trabalho repercutem em âmbito fisico e psiquico; entretanto, e possivel minimiza-las por meio de acoes de enfermagem. Palavras-chave: Enfermagem. Saude do trabalhador. Carga de trabalho. Catadores. Pesquisa qualitativa. Pesquisa participativa baseada na comunidade.

A pesquisa convergente-assistencial no campo da saúde do trabalhador: tendências em dissertações brasileiras

Aim: to describe the production of knowledge in Brazilian theses and dissertations, regarding the application of the Convergent-Care Research (CCR) in the field of Occupational Health. Method: narrative review conducted in 2017 in the catalogs of theses and dissertations of the Brazilian Nursing Association and the Bank of Thesis and Dissertations of the Coordination of Improvement of Higher Level Personnel. We analyzed, by the similarities among themes, seven dissertations that applied CCR in Occupational Health. Results: different references and theoretical frameworks with theoreticalphilosophical affinity with historical-dialectical materialism were cited. The data were produced, mainly, through interviews and group techniques. Some dissertations presented weaknesses in the assistance dimension. Conclusion: the CCR was little explored by the field of Workers Health, although the dissertations show the potential of this method in meeting the demands of the workers.

Satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research

Objetivos: descrever os elementos promotores de satisfacao e insatisfacao no trabalho de catadoras de materiais reciclaveis e realizar uma acao de enfermagem focada nesses elementos. Metodo: pesquisa qualitativa, convergente-assistencial, realizada com catadoras cooperativadas. A producao de dados ocorreu em 2015 por meio de observacao participante, entrevistas semiestruturadas e grupo de convergencia. A analise contemplou as fases Apreensao, Sintese, Teorizacao e Transferencia. Resultados: emergiram quatro categorias que ilustram vivencias de satisfacao e insatisfacao relacionadas a identificacao com as tarefas e com o conteudo do trabalho, ganhos materiais e pessoais obtidos com a catacao, o preconceito, a desvalorizacao e dificuldades nas relacoes interpessoais. Esta ultima, devido ao seu destaque, foi objeto de uma acao de enfermagem. Conclusao: o estudo contribuiu para o avanco de conhecimentos e possibilidades de associacao entre a realizacao da pesquisa e do cuidado de enfermagem com trabalhadores.OBJECTIVES describe elements that promote satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators and conduct a nursing action focused on these elements. METHOD qualitative research, convergent-care, conducted with members of the cooperative. Data production occurred during 2015 through participation observation, semi-structured interviews, and a convergence group. Analysis comprised the phases Apprehension, Synthesis, Theorization, and Transference. RESULTS four categories emerged. They showed satisfaction and dissatisfaction related to identification with tasks and work content, material and personal gains obtained from solid waste segregation, prejudice, lack of appreciation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This last item, due to its importance, received a nursing action. CONCLUSION the study contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the association of possibilities between the research performance and nursing care for workers.

Health problems among nursing workers in a haemodialysis service

Objective The aim was to measure work-related health problems among nursing workers at a haemodialysis unit in southern Brazil and associate these issues with the socio-occupational characteristics of the workers. Method This is a qualitative study conducted with 46 nursing workers. Data were collected using a general health questionnaire with socio-occupational information and a work-related health assessment scale. The data were subjected to descriptive, correlational, bivariate analysis with significance levels of 5% using Epi-info® and Predictive Analytics Software. Results Physical, psychological, and social problems were considered bearable, and job satisfaction was associated with current income and work absenteeism for health treatment (p< 0.05). Back pain (3.74 ± 2.04) and leg pain (3.48 ± 2.10) were considered severe. There was a direct correlation between the health issues (r> 0.31, p <0.05). Conclusion In spite of the positive results of the work-related health assessment among the studied population, the results confirm the need to promote the health of nursing workers.

Daños a la salud de los trabajadores de enfermería en un servicio de hemodiálisis

Objective The aim was to measure work-related health problems among nursing workers at a haemodialysis unit in southern Brazil and associate these issues with the socio-occupational characteristics of the workers. Method This is a qualitative study conducted with 46 nursing workers. Data were collected using a general health questionnaire with socio-occupational information and a work-related health assessment scale. The data were subjected to descriptive, correlational, bivariate analysis with significance levels of 5% using Epi-info® and Predictive Analytics Software. Results Physical, psychological, and social problems were considered bearable, and job satisfaction was associated with current income and work absenteeism for health treatment (p< 0.05). Back pain (3.74 ± 2.04) and leg pain (3.48 ± 2.10) were considered severe. There was a direct correlation between the health issues (r> 0.31, p <0.05). Conclusion In spite of the positive results of the work-related health assessment among the studied population, the results confirm the need to promote the health of nursing workers.

Danos à saúde dos trabalhadores de enfermagem em um serviço de hemodiálise

Objective The aim was to measure work-related health problems among nursing workers at a haemodialysis unit in southern Brazil and associate these issues with the socio-occupational characteristics of the workers. Method This is a qualitative study conducted with 46 nursing workers. Data were collected using a general health questionnaire with socio-occupational information and a work-related health assessment scale. The data were subjected to descriptive, correlational, bivariate analysis with significance levels of 5% using Epi-info® and Predictive Analytics Software. Results Physical, psychological, and social problems were considered bearable, and job satisfaction was associated with current income and work absenteeism for health treatment (p< 0.05). Back pain (3.74 ± 2.04) and leg pain (3.48 ± 2.10) were considered severe. There was a direct correlation between the health issues (r> 0.31, p <0.05). Conclusion In spite of the positive results of the work-related health assessment among the studied population, the results confirm the need to promote the health of nursing workers.

Enfrentamentos da criança com câncer frente ao afastamento escolar devido internação hospitalar

Aim: to identify coping of the children with cancer on being removed from school life because of hospitalization. Method: research with a qualitative approach, developed in a University Hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, from October to November 2007, with the use of semi structured interviews with nine children and of content analysis. Results: two thematic categories emerged: “Difficulties referred to the child’s school performance: of the diagnosis to the treatment” and “Support and stimulus to staying in school”, in which it was mentioned the relatives, school of origin and hospital type. Conclusions: thinking about the clashes of these children when across with the removal of the school life is relevant to nursing professionals as also being attention to them, in order to provide comprehensive care to these clients being relevant.