Full text

Turn on search term navigation

Copyright Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem Jan/Feb 2013

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate weaknesses and disorders experienced by workers with physical disabilities in their work environment. It is a descriptive case study, with qualitative approach. Data were collected from eight workers with physical disabilities and analyzed using thematic analysis. Most of the subjects surveyed reported having encountered difficulties in finding employment and mentioned the prejudice and obstacles to accessibility. Most of them do not identify risks for disease in the workplace. People with disabilities should have knowledge about their rights and about the occupational hazards they are exposed, in order to facilitate means for consolidating a society increasingly inclusive and to promote healthy ambience. Health professionals should make a profound reflection on the subject, so that it can collaborate for the healthy inclusion of people with disabilities in their jobs.

Details

Title
Trabalhador com deficiência física: fragilidades e agravos autorreferidos/Worker with physical disability: weaknesses and disorders self referred/Trabajador con discapacidad física: debilidades y daños auto percibidos
Author
Leal, Débora Ribas; de Mattos, Gisele Domingues; Fontana, Rosane Teresinha
Pages
59-66
Section
PESQUISA
Publication year
2013
Publication date
Jan/Feb 2013
Publisher
Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem
ISSN
00347167
e-ISSN
19840446
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
1520800690
Copyright
Copyright Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem Jan/Feb 2013