Percepção de trabalhadores de enfermagem frente ao processo de readaptação funcional por adoecimento

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to know the perception of nursing workers regarding the process of functional readaptation due to illness, and specific: characterize the nursing staff in the process of functional readaptation due to illness; to know the facilities and difficulties of nursing workers in the process of functional readaptation due to illness and to know the actions undertaken by the nursing workers for functional readaptation due to illness. This is a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory approach. The scenario was the University Hospital of Santa Maria. Sixteen workers participated in the study. The inclusion criterion was to be a nursing worker in functional readaptation due to illness, in the exercise of work activities during the period of data collection. For data production, the individual semi-structured interview was used. The analysis was carried out based on Bardin's referential and through the content, assumptions and concepts of the Socio-Humanist Theory of Capella and Leopardi. The research project was approved under the Certificate of Presentation for Ethical Appraisal 86387418.5.0000.5346, opinion 2,599,112, dated April 14, 2018. The ethical precepts of Resolution No. 466/2012 were fully respected. The process of functional readaptation is considered positive in view of the reduction of symptoms and the use of medications, the possibility of rediscovering oneself, performing actions in front of the patient, identification with the sector, feeling of being useful and liking what they do, easily and quickly of the change of sector, reception, good reception, support and understanding of the team, good relationship, support of health professionals, Nursing Directorate, other health professionals and family; psychological accompaniment in the return, good conduction of the process of sector change and willingness to learn and readapt. As for the difficulties, these were: lack of knowledge of the functional readaptation process, flow and functioning, deficiency referred to by the staff, need to train new contractors, delay in reallocation, change in monthly income, acceptance of the new life and health situation and to live with the limitations, difficulty to adhere to medical treatment due to the side effects that could harm the activities, relationships with co-workers and heads of the sector, not being well received, nostalgia to develop activities directly with the patients, ignorance of the new sector and functioning, adaptation to different norms, routines and work processes, competitiveness, workload overload and discomfort in asking for help, feeling of worthlessness, adaptation to health conditions, recognition of self and with limitations, loss of identity in the new sector, difficulty in acceptance of the team, lack of institutional follow-up and care, lack of recognition / appreciation, empathy and dialogue, and institutional collections / demands. They report that the actions undertaken were: search for spiritual, professional and institutional assistance and the adoption of activities outside the work environment. The process is interrelated to an internal process for each worker who, when understood and supported, feels empowered to face the difficulties.