Work leave and therapeutic pathways of workers affected by RSI/WRMSD

Authors

  • Camilla de Paula Zavarizzi Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) – Santos (SP), Brasil.
  • Maria do Carmo Baracho de Alencar Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp), Programa Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde – Santos (SP), Brasil.

Keywords:

Cumulative trauma disorders. Occupational health. Sick leave. Rehabilitation.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic pathways of workers in work leave situation due to Repetitive Strain Injuries/Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (RSI/WRMSD) assisted at a health service. Analysis of clinical records occurred and selection of subjects for recorded semi-structured interviews, which were recorded for thematic content analysis. Ten workers participated in the interviews, of both genders and different professions. The subjects underwent clinical conducts based on the biomedical model, due to the helplessness of the company and the National Social Security Institute (INSS), causing suffering. It was concluded that there is still a need for improvements in intersectoral and interdisciplinary actions in cases of chronic diseases and in the integral health model.

Saúde em Debate v. 42 n.116, jan-mar, 2018

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

1.
Zavarizzi C de P, Alencar M do CB de. Work leave and therapeutic pathways of workers affected by RSI/WRMSD. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];42(116 jan-mar):113-24. Available from: https://revista.saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/779

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 116 jan-mar (2018): Janeiro/Março

Section

Original Article