Working conditions of Nursing professionals in coping with the Covid-19 pandemic

Condiciones de trabajo de los profesionales de enfermería para afrontar la pandemia del Covid-19

ABSTRACT

Objective

To trigger a reflection on the current working conditions of Nursing professionals in coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Method

A theoretical-reflective study supported by studies from the Marxist perspective, national and international scientific articles, and official documents from the World Health Organization and the Federal Nursing Council.

Results

The daily work of Nursing professionals in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic presents unfavorable working conditions in Brazil and worldwide, with emphasis on the deficit of professionals, overload of activities, low pay, and personal protective equipment, often insufficient and inadequate, conditions that can lead to exhaustion, illness and death.

Conclusion

This study can contribute to raising discussions about the need for improvements in the working conditions of Nursing professionals, especially in pandemic times and the impact on the health of these professionals.

Keywords
Working conditions; Psychosocial impact; Coronavirus infections; Nurse practitioners