In the present study, we aimed at verifying close to ICU nursing team the service representation and this unit meaning, looking at finding the sense of leisure and its implication in the professional environment. We worked with DUMAZEDIER framework, considering the application of leisure in health promotion, through a quali-quantitative survey. We have investigated 10 members of the nursing team, among different categories, most of them were women, half single, from 28 to 45 years old, with predominantly 10 years in service. They showed pleasure in their job (90%), although they consider it stressing (50%). The job was identified as assistance (80%) and requiring vocation/donation (50%). They also showed relationship and communication. They have the concept of leisure as entertainment/deconcentration (80%), relaxation (20%) etc., emphasizing the importance of discussing the theme. They admit tension/stress caused in the location, considering the need of leisure in the service, to help communication and alleviate the tension. We suggest to nurses special attention on this.
intensive care unit; leisure; nursing team
