scholarly journals Job insecurity among nurses, nursing technicians and nursing aides in public hospitals

Author(s):  
Tatiane Araújo-dos-Santos ◽  
Handerson Silva-Santos ◽  
Maria Navegantes da Silva ◽  
Ana Carla Carvalho Coelho ◽  
Cláudia Geovana da Silva Pires ◽  
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ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the contribution of all the dimensions involved in job insecurity among nursing professionals in Brazilian state public hospitals. Method: This was a quantitative descriptive study conducted between March 2015 and February 2016, with nurses, nursing technicians and nursing aides. The data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis. Results: The sample consisted of 265 nurses (n=161 with job security and n=104 outsourced) and 810 nursing technicians and nursing aides (n=597 with job security and n=213 outsourced). Among the nurses, “Working conditions” accounted for 46.8% of their job insecurity. Among nursing technicians and nursing aides “intensity of work due to work process organization” best explained the construct of job insecurity (51.2%). Conclusion: Job insecurity is expressed differently depending on the type of nursing professional. The difference in the distribution of the dimensions showed that job insecurity is related to the hierarchical position of each nursing professional in the technical division of nursing work and the role of each professional in the work process.

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 696-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaís Virgínia Felício Mussi ◽  
Maria Cristina Traldi ◽  
Juliana Nery de Souza Talarico

The objective of this study was to identify vulnerability to tuberculosis (TB) related to knowledge about the disease among 76 nursing students and professionals. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted using a closed questionnaire for the collection of data regarding transmission, preventive and biosafety measures, diagnosis, and prejudice regarding the disease. The SAS software version 9.1.3 was used for data analysis, with the level of significance set at 5% (p < 0.05). Nursing students and professionals showed a vulnerability to TB related to knowledge about transmission, preventive and biosafety measures, and diagnosis of the disease. With respect to transmission, vulnerability was higher among nursing professionals. The results indicate the need for investment by healthcare institutions surrounding this topic in view of the important role of nursing in the establishment of strategies for prevention and control of the disease.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2979-2983
Author(s):  
Stephanie Hurado Hinojoza ◽  
Doris Ortiz Morales ◽  
Maria Olalla Garcia

Introduction: Currently the responsibilities and role of each nursing professional has been put to the test with the need to care for thousands of Covid-19 patients, whose demands for technical, cognitive and personal care have exceeded the capacities of many healthcare professionals. Aims & Objective: To know the perspectives of nursing professionals regarding the care of patients diagnosed with Covid-19. Material & Method: the qualitative method was applied with a phenomenological approach, with the consensual participation of 10 HANM professionals, for convenience. The information was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed in the atlas ti software. V9, using 6 core categories and 11 subcategories with which the hermeneutical unit was built. Results: Nursing care in the time of Covid-19 has faced uncertainty and fear, not knowing accurately the procedures and treatments due to the lack of information in this regard, despite this they maintain the humanization in the treatment of the patient and the Family members, through emotional intelligence, manage their feelings and fears to provide support to their patients. Conclusions: Despite the limited accessibility to protection barriers and biosafety standards, mechanisms were established to provide comprehensive care, considering the needs of the patient and their families, and accompanying them throughout the disease process. The greatest impact for nursing professionals has been to be in constant contact with death, increasing their fear of catching it and bringing the disease to their family members. Keywords: Covid-19, nursing, care, patients.


2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 837-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alberto Caciquinho Ricaldoni ◽  
Roseni Rosangêla de Sena

This research is important to the extent that it contributes to reflections on educational actions directed at nursing workers, focusing on the purpose, instruments and subjects responsible for care. The general aim was to analyze the effects of permanent education actions on nursing care quality at a large private hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. We carried out a qualitative study in the framework of dialectics. Data were collected from two nurses and seventeen nursing auxiliaries and technicians who worked on the eighth and ninth floor and from the nurse manager. The results showed that education is not articulated with the work process and that professionals need management improvement, permitting teaching through problem-raising. The role of nursing professionals needs to be reviewed in the context of the work process, together with training based on the permanent education strategy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Dawson ◽  
Michail Veliziotis ◽  
Benjamin Hopkins

This article is concerned with whether employees on temporary contracts in Britain report lower well-being than those on permanent contracts, and whether this relationship is mediated by differences in dimensions of job satisfaction. Previous research has identified a well-being gap between permanent and temporary employees but has not addressed what individual and contract specific characteristics contribute to this observed difference. Using data from the British Household Panel Survey, the article finds that a large proportion of the difference in self-reported well-being between permanent and temporary employees appears to be explained by differences in satisfaction with job security. Other dimensions of job satisfaction are found to be less important. In fact, after controlling for differences in satisfaction with security, the results suggest that temporary employees report higher psychological well-being and life satisfaction. This indicates that an employment contract characterized by a definite duration lowers individual well-being principally through heightened job insecurity.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-300
Author(s):  
Edson Luiz Stechinski ◽  
Mariane Carolina Almeida ◽  
Fabiana Meneghetti Dallacosta ◽  
Antuani Rafael Baptistella

Introdução: A ventilação mecânica (VM) é amplamente utilizada no tratamento de pacientes internados nas unidades de terapia intensiva (UTIs), e requer a atuação multiprofissional, com conhecimento desta ferramenta, para estabelecer rotinas e protocolos. Este estudo visou identificar a percepção dos enfermeiros que trabalham em UTI em relação ao seu papel nos cuidados da ventilação mecânica, as funções que realizam e os conhecimentos técnicos que possuem em relação ao tema. Métodos: Participaram desta pesquisa 25 enfermeiros assistenciais que atuam em unidades de terapia intensiva em hospitais do Meio Oeste e Oeste de Santa Catarina. Foi realizada a aplicação de questionário estruturado, para avaliar o perfil sociodemográfico e profissional, a percepção do papel do enfermeiro e seu conhecimento em relação à ventilação mecânica. Resultados: A idade média dos profissionais avaliados foi de 30,8 anos, variando de 23 a 43 anos, o tempo médio de conclusão da graduação é de 4,2 anos e o tempo médio de atuação em UTI é de 2 anos, sendo 32% especialistas em terapia intensiva. Em relação à função do enfermeiro na VM as respostas mais frequentes foram a de detectar problemas e montagem e teste do ventilador mecânico. Sobre os dados de ventilação mecânica estarem contemplados na evolução de enfermagem, 68% responderam que estão de forma parcial, enquanto 32% responderam que estão de forma completa. Quanto aos modos ventilatórios, 88% responderam que possuem conhecimento satisfatório; sobre a diferença entre as modalidades ventilatórias (PCV, VCV, SIMV e PSV), 72% responderam ter conhecimento, e 60% respondeu possuir conhecimento satisfatório sobre disparo e ciclagem. Em relação à PEEP, 96% responderam possuir conhecimento satisfatório e em relação ao ajuste de alarmes, essa resposta foi considerada satisfatória para 64% dos profissionais. Quando correlacionamos o tempo de experiência na UTI dos profissionais com o conhecimento que relatam possuir de VM, observamos que aqueles que trabalham por mais de 2 anos em UTI afirmam saber mais sobre os modos ventilatórios, disparo e ciclagem e ajustes de alarmes. No entanto, o fato de ter especialização na área não melhorou o conhecimento auto referido de VM pelos profissionais avaliados. Conclusão: Estes resultados reforçam a importância da formação e atualização nos cuidados em ventilação mecânica de todos os profissionais que atuam em terapia intensiva. Além disso, mais estudos são necessários para um melhor entendimento do conhecimento do profissional enfermeiro no tema.Palavras-chave: Ventilação mecânica; Enfermagem. Unidades de Terapia Intensiva. NURSING CARE IN MECHANICAL VENTILATION: PERCEPTIONS, ATTRIBUTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS IN THE MIDWEST AND WEST OF SANTA CATARINA STATEABSTRACT: Background: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is widely used in the treatment of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), and requires multi-professional work, with knowledge of this tool, to establish routines and protocols. This study aimed to identify the perception of nurses working in ICU in relation to their role in the care of mechanical ventilation, the functions they perform and the technical knowledge they possess in relation to the topic. Methods: Twenty-five nursing assistants who work in intensive care units in hospitals in the Midwest and West of Santa Catarina participated in this study. A structured questionnaire was applied to assess the sociodemographic and professional profile, the perception of the role of the nurse and his knowledge regarding mechanical ventilation. Results: The average age of the professionals evaluated was 30.8 years, ranging from 23 to 43 years, the average graduation time is 4.2 years and the average time working in ICU is 2 years, being 32% specialists in intensive care. Regarding the role of the nurse in the MV, the most frequent responses were to detect problems and assembly and test of the mechanical ventilator. Regarding mechanical ventilation data been contemplated in the nursing records, 68% answered that they are partially, while 32% answered that they are in complete form. Regarding ventilatory modes, 88% answered that they have satisfactory knowledge; on the difference between ventilatory modalities (PCV, VCV, SIMV and PSV), 72% answered that they had knowledge, and 60% answered that they had satisfactory knowledge about trigger and cycling. In relation to PEEP, 96% responded to have satisfactory knowledge and in relation to the adjustment of alarms, this answer was considered satisfactory for 64% of the professionals. When we correlate the time of experience in the ICU of professionals with the knowledge that they report having on MV, we observed that those who work for more than 2 years in ICU claim to know more about ventilator modes, trigger and cycling, and alarm settings. However, the fact of having specialization in the area did not improve the self-reported knowledge of MV by the evaluated professionals. Conclusion: These results reinforce the importance of training and updating in mechanical ventilation care of all professionals working in intensive care. In addition, more studies are needed to better understand the nurse practitioner's knowledge of the subject.Keywords: Mechanical ventilation; Nursing. Intensive Care Units.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 432-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edenise Maria Santos da Silva-Batalha ◽  
Marta Maria Melleiro

This quantitative descriptive-exploratory study aimed to evaluate the perception of nursing professionals regarding the patient safety culture and to identify differences in perception in the hospital's units. A total of 301 nursing professionals participated. The collection instrument was the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality questionnaire, titled 'Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture'. Data analysis was undertaken through descriptive and analytical statistics. As a result, it was observed that there were significant differences between the units, emphasis being placed on the pediatric units, which had better perceptions of safety (mean: 3.43 and median: 3.44). These findings make it possible to outline models for quality improvement which are more specific for each department, and the analysis of the contexts makes it possible to build good practices in health which are directed towards each work process performed in the institution.


2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helge Albrechtsen

According to the traditional view, the interests of the unemployed and the employed are supposed to follow a unifying logic, due to the threat of high unemployment to job security, wages and working conditions. However, due to labour markets becoming increasingly segmented and knowledge-based, it may be questioned to what extent the traditional link between the employed and the unemployed still holds, leading to a possible division of the labour force into a core group of those with basically secure jobs, and several peripheral groups subject to job insecurity and social exclusion. In this context, it seems relevant to analyse the relationship between the interests of the employed and unemployed, including the role of trade unions as having their own organisational interest. For this purpose, this paper includes an examination of new statistical evidence on the behaviour of employed and unemployed people with regard to trade union membership.


Author(s):  
E.M. Waddell ◽  
J.N. Chapman ◽  
R.P. Ferrier

Dekkers and de Lang (1977) have discussed a practical method of realising differential phase contrast in a STEM. The method involves taking the difference signal from two semi-circular detectors placed symmetrically about the optic axis and subtending the same angle (2α) at the specimen as that of the cone of illumination. Such a system, or an obvious generalisation of it, namely a quadrant detector, has the characteristic of responding to the gradient of the phase of the specimen transmittance. In this paper we shall compare the performance of this type of system with that of a first moment detector (Waddell et al.1977).For a first moment detector the response function R(k) is of the form R(k) = ck where c is a constant, k is a position vector in the detector plane and the vector nature of R(k)indicates that two signals are produced. This type of system would produce an image signal given bywhere the specimen transmittance is given by a (r) exp (iϕ (r), r is a position vector in object space, ro the position of the probe, ⊛ represents a convolution integral and it has been assumed that we have a coherent probe, with a complex disturbance of the form b(r-ro) exp (iζ (r-ro)). Thus the image signal for a pure phase object imaged in a STEM using a first moment detector is b2 ⊛ ▽ø. Note that this puts no restrictions on the magnitude of the variation of the phase function, but does assume an infinite detector.


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