[Quality of work life in nursing staff].

This article deals with aspects that are related to work, quality of life, and its relationship with the nursing staff within the Mexican context. Professionals in health areas present alterations that are commonly overlooked and barely dealt with, especially when the person is a woman and, the care they give to patients, families, and/or friends, or community members, precede their own self care. In the case of institutions or work areas, even when the job provides human beings with several benefits, it usually lacks the proper conditions to perform the job, carries negatives aspects or pathological conditions, all which can relate to poor levels of Quality of Life at Work. Members of the nursing team need to perform their work in the best possible conditions in order to maintain their physical and mental health.
PMID: 24861076 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - April 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Zavala MO, Klijn TM Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research