DESAFIOS DA ENFERMAGEM NA ASSISTÊNCIA A SAÚDE DO TRABALHADOR

This article seeks to identify the main challenges faced by nursing professionals in providing workers' health care, highlighting the importance of care aimed at promoting the physical and mental well-being of this population. This is a bibliographical review of articles, covering different adverse working conditions, the physical and emotional demands faced by professionals and sectors, and the lack of adequate support policies, as well as, the research proposes strategies that aim to reduce employee turnover. in companies and promote the health integrity of workers. The methodology used includes a bibliographical review for theoretical basis, and complementation of a quantitative analysis of interviews carried out with 11 workers from different companies. Data were obtained through dichotomous questionnaires, addressing the relationship between health and professional performance. The results indicate that, although companies offer structural support for employee health, there is a lack of well-being programs and adequate access to basic health services in the workplace. It is concluded that employers and healthcare professionals must continually plan and execute preventive and promotional actions, following guidelines from regulatory bodies, to guarantee access to healthcare directly in the workplace.