Abstract
This is a narrative review of literature identifying different theoretical approaches that have been used in the discussion about health work. Our objective was to update the knowledge about this theme by mapping the different methodological strategies. The bibliography was organized according to three diferents perspectives of analysis: Market — the subjects of labor seen as a productive force, State — the subjects of labor understood as the link between State and Society, and Activity — the subjective dimension of work. This strategy made possible an integrated vision of the field, pointing out the different but complementary methodological paths for the analysis of work in the public health sector.
labor in health; labor market in health; labor process in health; activity in health; labor management policy in health