Objective:
To evaluate the causal factors of pleasure and suffering to the intensive care nurses.
Methods:
Descriptive and quantitative study, with sample of 44 nurses of a private hospital. It was adopted the Scale of indicators of pleasure and suffering at work. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and discussed based on the psychodynamics of work. It was assessed internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha.
Results:
For the pleasure factors freedom of expression had a satisfactory evaluation and Professional achievement was critically appreciated. For the factors of suffering, it was observed a critical evaluation for the professional exhaustion, and a satisfactory assessment for lack of recognition.
Conclusion:
The study provided a better understanding of subjectivity printed in nursing work and reaffirmed the importance of examining the psychosocial nature of the work for the strengthening of actions in workers' health.
Nurses; Occupational health; Intensive care