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Work intensification: a theoretical and practical issue for nursing practice.

Helena Maria Scherlowski Leal David¹, Hugo Pinto de Almeida²

¹Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

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Work intensification in nursing significantly impacts healthcare professionals and their health. Addressing this growing issue is crucial for improving working conditions and advocating for reduced hours.

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Published on: July 1, 2015

Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Occupational Health
Sociology of Work

Background:

Work intensification is a growing concern in healthcare.
Its impact on nursing practice and worker well-being requires critical examination.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the phenomenon of work intensification in nursing from a theoretical and practical standpoint.
To explore its implications for nursing practice and the health of nursing workers.

Main Methods:

A non-systematic literature review on work intensification in nursing.
Integration of authors' experience and critical thinking.

Main Results:

Analysis of nursing work characteristics and organizational influences within current economic systems.
Identification of how work intensification manifests in healthcare and affects work and health.

Conclusions:

Work intensification, though under-researched, appears in various forms in nursing.
Understanding its nuances requires considering recent changes in health service organization.
Unions and associations must prioritize this issue in advocacy for better conditions and reduced working hours.