Indicators of pleasure/pain in hygiene and cleaning outsourced workers of a university hospital

• Published in: Rev. RENE Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 155
• Main Authors: Berni, Liana Bohrer, Beck, Carmem Lúcia Colomé, Prestes, Francine Cassol, Silva, Rosângela Marion da, Bublitz, Susan, Lamb, Fabrício
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 01.05.2016
• Subjects: Hospital; Occupational Health; Outsourced Services; Housekeeping
• ISSN: 1517-3852; 2175-6783
• DOI: 10.15253/2175-6783.2016000200002

Objective: to measure the indicators of pleasure and suffering of hygiene and cleaning outsourced workers of a university hospital. Methods: a quantitative study of 51 workers at a university hospital in southern Brazil. A self-administered questionnaire with socio-occupational data and Pleasure Indicators Scale and Suffering at Work were used. There was descriptive and statistical analysis of the internal consistency of the factors using statistical program Predictive Analytics Software. Results: professional achievement and Freedom of expression, were evaluated respectively as satisfactory and critical pleasure indicators. Suffering indicator Lack of recognition was considered bearable and professional exhaustion as critical. Conclusion: the work context researched requires interventions that minimize the suffering of experiences, promote pleasure in work and, consequently, the health of contract workers hygiene and cleanliness.