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Satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators: convergent-care research
Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho1, Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck1, Rosângela Marion da Silva1
1Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Objectives:
describe elements that promote satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work of recyclable solid waste segregators and conduct a nursing action focused on these elements.
Method:
qualitative research, convergent-care, conducted with members of the cooperative. Data production occurred during 2015 through participation observation, semi-structured interviews, and a convergence group. Analysis comprised the phases Apprehension, Synthesis, Theorization, and Transference.
Results:
four categories emerged. They showed satisfaction and dissatisfaction related to identification with tasks and work content, material and personal gains obtained from solid waste segregation, prejudice, lack of appreciation, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This last item, due to its importance, received a nursing action.
Conclusion:
the study contributed to the advancement of knowledge and the association of possibilities between the research performance and nursing care for workers.