Worker’s health in the chemotherapy sector: occupational risks in the management of chemotherapeutics
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https://doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v9i9a10795p9971-9977-2015Keywords:
nursing care, bedridden patient, home care service, Family Health Strategy.Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: identifying the occupational risk factors that health professionals are exposed to, in the management of chemotherapy. Methodology: an exploratory and descriptive study of a quantitative approach, performed with nurses and nursing technicians who work in the chemotherapy sector in a hospital institution of public character located in the city of Campina Grande/PB, through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire, from October to November 2012. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical procedures, using Microsoft Excel software. Results: work in the chemotherapy sector offers professionals a greater exposure to occupational risks, leaving them more vulnerable to diseases. Conclusion: professionals know the risk factors they are exposed to in the sector; however, it is necessary to increase alertness and provide more training to professionals of this sector. Descriptors: Health; Work; Nursing.
RESUMO
Objetivo: identificar os fatores de riscos ocupacionais que os profissionais de saúde estão expostos no manejo dos quimioterápicos. Metodologia: estudo exploratório e descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem que trabalham no setor de quimioterapia, em uma instituição hospitalar de caráter público localizado na cidade de Campina Grande/PB, por meio da aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado, de outubro a novembro de 2012. Os dados foram analisados a partir de procedimentos estatísticos descritivos, utilizando-se do software Microsoft Excel. Resultados: o trabalho no setor de quimioterapia oferece aos profissionais uma maior exposição aos riscos ocupacionais, deixando-os mais vulneráveis ao adoecimento. Conclusão: os profissionais conhecem os fatores de riscos que estão expostos no setor, porém, é necessário aumentar a vigilância e oferecer mais treinamentos aos profissionais deste setor. Descritores: Saúde; Trabalho; Enfermagem.
RESUMEN
Objetivo: identificar los factores de riesgos ocupacionales en que los profesionales de la salud están expuestos en la gestión de la quimioterapia. Metodología: estudio exploratorio y descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con enfermeras y técnicos de enfermería que trabajan en la industria de la quimioterapia en una institución hospitalaria de carácter público situado en la ciudad de Campina Grande/PB, a través de la aplicación de un cuestionario semi-estructurado, en octubre-noviembre de 2012. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando procedimientos estadísticos descriptivos, utilizando el software Microsoft Excel. Resultados: el trabajo en el sector de la quimioterapia ofrece a los profesionales una mayor exposición a los riesgos laborales, lo que les deja más vulnerables a las enfermedades. Conclusión: los profesionales conocen los factores de riesgo a que están expuestos en el sector. Sin embargo, es necesario aumentar el estado de alerta y proporcionar más capacitación a los profesionales de este sector. Descriptores: Salud; Trabajo; Enfermería.
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