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Dialytic unit as a scenario of exposure to risk
A unidade dialítica como um cenário de exposição a riscos
La unidad dialítica como un escenario de exposición a riesgos
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Abstract Objective: To identify conceptions of health professionals of a dialytic unit about the risks exposed. Method: a descriptive study of qualitative approach, among employees of the nursing staff of dialytic clinic. Data collection was done through interviews and participant observation, by signing a F... view more
Objective: To identify conceptions of health professionals of a dialytic unit about the risks exposed. Method: a descriptive study of qualitative approach, among employees of the nursing staff of dialytic clinic. Data collection was done through interviews and participant observation, by signing a Free and Clarified Consent. The content analysis was the method of choice for the treatment of the data. Results: The occupational hazards most referenced were the chemical, physical and biological and ergonomic, respectively and, less frequently, the psycho-social. Strategies aimed at reducing the risks involve the use of personal protective equipment, care body posture and the provision of appropriate furnishings from the institution. Conclusion: investment in education, health, and measures which enable work in healthy conditions, constitute means of promoting the health of the worker.... view less
Keywords
nursing staff; health professionals; health; job; risk; working conditions; work-related illness; occupational safety; health promotion
Classification
Medical Sociology
Working Conditions
Occupational Research, Occupational Sociology
Free Keywords
Dialyse
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 539-549
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6 (2014) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2014.v6i2.539-549
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed