Brazil: case study on working time organization and its effects in the health services sector

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Main Author: Ana Luíza Matos de Oliveira
Format: Entrada de enciclopedia
Published: International Labour Organization 2015
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contents Brazil: case study on working time organization and its effects in the health services sector Ana Luíza Matos de Oliveira This country case study aimed at identifying existing working time arrangements and practices in the health services sector in Brazil and studying their influence on workers' wellbeing, including their work-life-balance, and organizational performance. The explorative study is based on a literature review as well as qualitative interviews with health workers, managers, policy makers, professional associations and trade unionists in the health sector in five regions of the country. It describes the Brasilian health system; the legislation and regulation regarding working time; organizational needs of health facilities, patterns of shift scheduling and mechanisms for consultation with staff. The paper also identifies key working-time related factors affecting staff morale and performance and describes staff and managerial perceptions an preferences of working time arrangements and concludes with a set of recommendations. Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Policies Department), wp. 308, ILO publication.encyclopediaEntry
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spellingShingle Brazil: case study on working time organization and its effects in the health services sector
Ana Luíza Matos de Oliveira
Brazil: case study on working time organization and its effects in the health services sector Ana Luíza Matos de Oliveira This country case study aimed at identifying existing working time arrangements and practices in the health services sector in Brazil and studying their influence on workers' wellbeing, including their work-life-balance, and organizational performance. The explorative study is based on a literature review as well as qualitative interviews with health workers, managers, policy makers, professional associations and trade unionists in the health sector in five regions of the country. It describes the Brasilian health system; the legislation and regulation regarding working time; organizational needs of health facilities, patterns of shift scheduling and mechanisms for consultation with staff. The paper also identifies key working-time related factors affecting staff morale and performance and describes staff and managerial perceptions an preferences of working time arrangements and concludes with a set of recommendations. Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Policies Department), wp. 308, ILO publication.encyclopediaEntry
title Brazil: case study on working time organization and its effects in the health services sector
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