Pleasure and Suffering at Work: Study with Current Health Professionals in Urgency Units

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the factors that cause pleasure and suffering in the context of the work of health professionals who work as team coordinators in urgent and emergency care services. Methods: The application was performed with 13 health professionals, using the Pleasure and Suffering at Work Scale and Work Context Assessment Scale for data collection. Results: The results showed the main variables that can contribute to the pleasure and / or the task of not working, and the risks of becoming ill. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is an urgency of enabling spaces for action and intervention in organizations, in order to enhance work pleasure, minimize suffering and consequent illness.