Construction of an assessment scale for the work environment in primary health care^a

Abstract

Objective

To describe the stages of constructing a scale to evaluate the work environment in Primary Health Care.

Method

methodological study with five stages: establishment of the conceptual structure; construction of questions and response scale; structuring; content validity with experts and semantic analysis with health professionals.

Results

construction of the conceptual structure with literature review, the analysis of researchers, experts and health professionals finalized the scale with 36 questions. The work environment is influenced by working conditions, administration and management issues, worker health, workloads, appreciation and motivation, violence and strategies for a healthy work environment. The Content Validity Index (CVI) and Percentage of agreement were performed, with values of 0.96 (CVI) and 96% agreement, respectively.

Conclusions and implications for practice

the scale was developed and showed agreement, according to the content validity test by experts and health professionals. Thus, the scale is capable of being used for other validation process and can contribute to the practice of health researchers in assessing the work environment.

Keywords:
Workplace; Primary Health Care; Methods; Questionnaires; Occupational Health