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Correlation between satisfaction aspects and the work of speech therapists of a hearing health care network

ABSTRACT

Purpose:

to correlate aspects involved in the satisfaction of speech therapists with the work in the Hearing Health Care Network regarding human resources policy, provided assistance and communication relationships.

Methods:

an analytical observational cross-sectional study, consisting of 27 speech therapists connected to the Hearing Health Care Network. A structured questionnaire was used as the collection instrument. A descriptive analysis of the frequency distribution of all categorical variables and analysis of the measures of central tendency and of dispersion of the continuous variables were made. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used for the correlation analysis.

Results:

the analysis revealed a positive correlation with statistical significance of moderate magnitude between the following items: “human resources policy" and "wage policy," "performance perspective" and "communication"; "activities performed" and "physical space", "wage policy", "performance perspective" and "work routine"; "agenda" and "physical space" and "work routine".

Conclusion:

the study showed the influence of the human resources policy, the assistance provided and the communicative relations in the satisfaction with the job of Speech Therapists of a Hearing Health Care Network. In addition, it presented advances in analyzing a poorly addressed network.

Keywords:
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; Unified Health System; Job Satisfaction; Human Resources; Communication

RESUMO

Objetivo:

correlacionar aspectos envolvidos na satisfação de fonoaudiólogos com o trabalho na Rede de Atenção à Saúde Auditiva, tendo como referência política de recursos humanos, assistência prestada e relações comunicativas.

Métodos:

estudo observacional analítico transversal, composto por 27 fonoaudiólogos da Rede de Atenção à Saúde Auditiva. Como instrumento de coleta foi utilizado questionário estruturado, aplicado sob a forma de entrevista. Foi realizada análise descritiva da distribuição de frequência de todas as variáveis categóricas e análise das medidas de tendência central e de dispersão das variáveis contínuas. Para a análise de correlação utilizou-se o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman.

Resultados:

as análises revelaram correlação positiva com significância estatística de magnitude moderada entre os seguintes itens: “política de recursos humanos” com “política salarial”, “perspectiva de atuação” e “comunicação”; “atividades desenvolvidas” com “espaço físico”, “política salarial”, “perspectiva de atuação” e “rotina de trabalho”; “agenda” com “espaço físico” e “rotina de trabalho”.

Conclusão:

o presente estudo permitiu verificar a influência da política de recursos humanos, da assistência prestada e das relações comunicativas na satisfação com o emprego de fonoaudiólogos de uma Rede de Saúde Auditiva. Além disso, apresentou avanços ao analisar uma Rede pouco abordada.

Descritores:
Fonoaudiologia; Sistema Único de Saúde; Satisfação no Emprego; Recursos Humanos; Comunicação

Introduction

Compared to the insertion of other health professionals, the insertion and actuation of speech therapists in the Unified Health System (SUS) is something relatively recent, but that has shown significant growth11. Molhi-Avejonas DR, Aboboreira MS, Couto MIV, Samelli AG. Insertion and performance of speech-language pathology and audiology in Family Health Suport Centers. CoDAS. 2014;26(2):148-54.

2. Lipay MS, Almeida EC. A fonoaudiologia e sua inserção na saúde pública. Rev Ciênc Méd. 2007;16(1):31-41.

3. Moreira MD, Mota HB. The ways of the speech-language therapy in the Unique System of Health - SUS. Rev. CEFAC. 2009;11(3):516-21.
-44. Santos JN, Maciel FJ, Martins VO, Rodrigues ALV, Gonzaga AF, Silva LF. Insertion of speech therapists in SUS/MG and their distribution in Minas Gerais state. Rev. CEFAC. 2012;14(2):196-205., mainly favored by the creation of National Health Policies44. Santos JN, Maciel FJ, Martins VO, Rodrigues ALV, Gonzaga AF, Silva LF. Insertion of speech therapists in SUS/MG and their distribution in Minas Gerais state. Rev. CEFAC. 2012;14(2):196-205.. For that, concepts and practices were reviewed in order to offer quality services, respecting the precepts proposed by SUS33. Moreira MD, Mota HB. The ways of the speech-language therapy in the Unique System of Health - SUS. Rev. CEFAC. 2009;11(3):516-21.,44. Santos JN, Maciel FJ, Martins VO, Rodrigues ALV, Gonzaga AF, Silva LF. Insertion of speech therapists in SUS/MG and their distribution in Minas Gerais state. Rev. CEFAC. 2012;14(2):196-205.. Prior to its insertion, the profession of speech therapist was mainly focused on rehabilitation, working at secondary and tertiary care levels44. Santos JN, Maciel FJ, Martins VO, Rodrigues ALV, Gonzaga AF, Silva LF. Insertion of speech therapists in SUS/MG and their distribution in Minas Gerais state. Rev. CEFAC. 2012;14(2):196-205.,55. Silva MEML, Brasil CCP, Regis ACF. Desafio do núcleo de atenção médica integrada diante da necessidade de inserção de fonoaudiólogo na Rede Municipal de Saúde de Fortaleza. Saúde Soc. 2010;19(4):838-51.. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of its performance also in the promotion and assistance to health44. Santos JN, Maciel FJ, Martins VO, Rodrigues ALV, Gonzaga AF, Silva LF. Insertion of speech therapists in SUS/MG and their distribution in Minas Gerais state. Rev. CEFAC. 2012;14(2):196-205.,55. Silva MEML, Brasil CCP, Regis ACF. Desafio do núcleo de atenção médica integrada diante da necessidade de inserção de fonoaudiólogo na Rede Municipal de Saúde de Fortaleza. Saúde Soc. 2010;19(4):838-51., essential for the assistance in basic care.

Parallel to this growth, the Hearing Health Care Networks were created through the Ministerial Decree No. 587 of October 7, 200466. Ministério da Saúde (BR). Secretaria de Atenção à Saúde. Portaria nº 587, de 7 de outubro de 2004. [Dispõe sobre a organização e a implantação das Redes Estaduais de Atenção à Saúde Auditiva]. Diário Oficial União. 11 out. 2004., in order to promote the integral service for the users of Hearing Aid. In this new perspective, the speech therapist plays an essential role, acting at all care levels, from user acceptance to rehabilitation77. Minas Gerais. Secretaria de Estado de Saúde. Resolução SES nº 1669, de 19 de novembro de 2008 [citado 10 nov 2014]. Aprova o fluxo de inclusão na Rede Estadual de Saúde Auditiva de Minas Gerais e define atribuições do Fonoaudiólogo Descentralizado, da Junta de Saúde Auditiva Microrregional e da Junta Reguladora da Saúde Auditiva. Disponível em: http://ws.mpmg.mp.br/biblio/informa/281111128.htm.
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. Therefore, to know the profile of the speech therapists that work in this Network is essential to foster the awareness of the importance of their actuation not only in rehabilitation practices, but also in actions of health promotion.

In addition, in consideration to the efficiency of the service offered to the population, it is also important to observe the satisfaction of the speech therapist that works in the Network, since a dissatisfied professional affects not only the offered service but also the organization and the work staff88. Locke EA. What is job satisfaction? Org Behav Human Perf. 1969;4(4):309-36.

9. Rebouças D, Legay LF, Abelha L. Satisfação com o trabalho e impacto causado nos profissionais de serviço de saúde mental. Rev Saúde Púb. 2007;41(2):244-50.
-1010. Thofehrn MB, Montesinos MJL, Jacondino MB, Fernandes HN, Gallo CMC, Figueira AB. Work processes of nurses in health production in a University Hospital in Murcia/Spain. Ciênc Cuid Saúde. 2015;14(1):924-32..

Work is a way for men to position themselves as single individuals, to give meaning and complement life1111. Martinez MC, Paraguay AIBB. Satisfação e saúde no trabalho - aspectos conceituais e metodológicos. Cad Psicol Social Trab. 2003;6:59-78.. Thus, satisfaction/happiness with work is taken as a result of the full satisfaction of psychosocial needs and of the feeling of pleasure and contribution exerted through the professional activity1111. Martinez MC, Paraguay AIBB. Satisfação e saúde no trabalho - aspectos conceituais e metodológicos. Cad Psicol Social Trab. 2003;6:59-78..

Studies show that job satisfaction and motivation involve satisfaction with aspects related to human resources policy, remuneration, good communication with the work team, favorable working conditions and possibility of professional recognition and growth99. Rebouças D, Legay LF, Abelha L. Satisfação com o trabalho e impacto causado nos profissionais de serviço de saúde mental. Rev Saúde Púb. 2007;41(2):244-50.,1212. Cavanagh SJ. Job satisfaction of nursing staff working in hospitals. J Adv Nurs. 1992;17(6):704-11..

Communication is highlighted not only because it is the subject of speech-language pathology studies, but also because it is an element that integrates workers from different areas within the same institution1313. Ferreira MC, Maciel FJ, Castro LA, Lemos SMA. Study of communicative relations in the management process of a health institution. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):1560-9.. So, everybody gains "voice" in the decision making, and communication becomes an important work tool in service management, especially in services of the Unified Health System (SUS), since the popular and professional participation in decision making can guarantee greater productivity in the service1313. Ferreira MC, Maciel FJ, Castro LA, Lemos SMA. Study of communicative relations in the management process of a health institution. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):1560-9.. In addition, failures on communication and teamwork have been pointed out as the main factors that contribute to medical errors, adverse events and worsening of the quality of the offered service1414. Nogueira JWS, Rodrigues MCS. Effective communication in teamwork in health: a challenge for patient safety. Cogitare Enferm. 2015;20(3):636-40..

In view of the above, the purpose of this work was to correlate aspects involved in the satisfaction of speech therapists with the work in the Hearing Health Care Network regarding human resources policy, provided assistance and communication relationships.

Methods

Study Design

This is an analytical observational cross-sectional study, consisting of 27 speech therapists linked to the Hearing Health Care Network.

This research was funded by the Foundation for Research Support of Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG) and is part of the project "Evaluation of the implementation of the hearing health care network: a case study of the micro-regions of Sete Lagoas and Curvelo", approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Minas Gerais under the opinion ETIC 186-10.

Scenario of the Study

According to the Regionalization Master Plan (PDR) of 2008, in force at the time of data collection, the 853 municipalities of the state were distributed and organized into 13 health macro-regions, with 19 polo-cities and 75 health micro-regions. The objective of this division is to promote, through regionalization, the structuring of the health services in the state, establishing geographic and population bases for the calculation of the needs for the application of health resources. This way, efforts are made in order to provide comprehensive care to the users in all health care levels, since they will find primary care services in their municipality, secondary care within their micro-region and high complexity care in the macro-regional poles1515. Minas Gerais. Secretaria de Estado de Saúde. Deliberação CIB-SUS/MG no 483, de 22 de outubro de 2008 [citado 10 nov 2014]. Aprova o ajuste do Plano Diretor de Regionalização - PDR/MG. Disponível em: http://www.saude.mg.gov.br/images/documentos/Anexo%20III%20da%20Del%20483%20Ajuste%20PDR%202008.pdf.
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After collection of the PDR data, two micro-regions were randomly selected, Curvelo and Sete Lagoas, both belonging to the Center macro-region, to compose the study scenario.

It should be emphasized that, currently, the nomenclatures health micro- and macro-regions were changed to Health Region and Expanded Health Region, respectively1616. Minas Gerais. Secretaria de Estado de Saúde. Deliberação CIB-SUS/MG no 1.219, de 21 de agosto de 2012 [citado em 10 nov 2014]. Institui as Regiões de Saúde no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) para o estado de Minas Gerais, e dá outras providências. Disponível em: http://www.saude.mg.gov.br/images/documentos/Deliberacao%201.219%20-%20Regioes%20de%20Saude%20-%2021.8.12.pdf.
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. However, it was decided to keep the nomenclatures used at the time of the collection for analysis and discussion of this article.

Casuistry

For the present study, a non-probabilistic sample was used, emphasizing that all speech therapists were invited to participate. A total of 34 municipalities were visited, with 37 speech therapists working at the municipal level77. Minas Gerais. Secretaria de Estado de Saúde. Resolução SES nº 1669, de 19 de novembro de 2008 [citado 10 nov 2014]. Aprova o fluxo de inclusão na Rede Estadual de Saúde Auditiva de Minas Gerais e define atribuições do Fonoaudiólogo Descentralizado, da Junta de Saúde Auditiva Microrregional e da Junta Reguladora da Saúde Auditiva. Disponível em: http://ws.mpmg.mp.br/biblio/informa/281111128.htm.
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. Of these, a final sample consisting by 27 professionals was obtained. The professionals who signed the Free and Cleared Term of Consent and had an employment relationship with the Hearing Health Care Network for a period equal to or greater than three months were included. Professionals who had previously answered the questionnaire were excluded because they worked in more than one service/municipality of the Network.

Procedures for Data Collection

As a collection instrument, a structured questionnaire was used, elaborated by the researchers, published in a previous study1717. Escarce AG, Lemos SMA, Carvalho SAS. Profile and work satisfaction among professionals of hearing care health network. ACR. 2015;20(2):96-103., composed of questions related to the sociodemographic and functional profile of the professionals and their satisfaction with:

  1. Physical structure of the service: arranged on a Likert scale of five points, in which the response varied from very dissatisfied to very satisfied.

  2. Human resources policy: also arranged on a Likert scale of five points, the professionals should report their satisfaction with the wage policy, human resources and prospects for professional growth.

  3. Assistance: as well as the previous ones, also arranged on a Likert scale, the professionals should report their satisfaction with the assisted population, their daily schedule and work routine, and also satisfaction with the developed activities.

  4. Communication in the work environment: the professionals should report their satisfaction with the way they communicate in the work environment (from very dissatisfied to very satisfied) and their perception regarding the influence of their communicative relations, i. e., if these impair or assist in the work environment (these items were also arranged on a Likert scale).

The data were collected through individual interviews, with duration of 30 minutes in average, made by speech therapists with fellowship of Technical Support and previously trained, who traveled to the selected municipalities in the period between April 2011 and February 2012. All interviews were digitally recorded.

The recruitment of the participants of the research occurred after consent of the health manager of the municipality. To that end, the manager of each municipality was asked to list all the speech therapists working in the Hearing Health Care Network. All of them were invited to participate and the contact was made via e-mail or telephone, in which guidance about the research was given and the invitation to participate was made. The interviews took place in the own workplace of the professionals, in their exclusive care room, without any interference of other professionals.

Data Analysis

All interviews were transcribed, categorized according to the characteristic of the variable and inserted in a database previously elaborated by the researchers.

A descriptive analysis of the frequency distribution of all categorical variables and analysis of the measures of central tendency and of dispersion of the continuous variables was made. For a better analysis of the items related to the satisfaction of professionals, the variables were transformed and standardized, as described below:

  1. Variables that presented their items arranged on a Likert scale of five points, distributed as follows: 1- very dissatisfied, 2- dissatisfied; 3- indifferent; 4- satisfied and 5- very satisfied were transformed in a scale that varied between -1 and 1. Values close to -1 indicated dissatisfaction, close to 0 neutrality and close to 1 satisfaction.

  2. Variables with items on a scale of four points: 1- slightly harm, 2- indifferent, 3- assist, 4- assist a lot, were also transformed in a scale of points, which values were distributed between -1 and 1. Values close to -1 indicated that they harmed, close to 0 indifference, and close to 1 that they assisted.

For the correlation analysis, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used, which measures the degree of association between the variables. The selection of this test is due to the fact that none of the variables present normal distribution. As a classification of the degree of correlation, that is, of the force between the variables, the following parameter was used1818. Siqueira AL, Tibúrcio JD. Estatística na área da saúde: conceitos, metodologia, aplicações e prática computacional. Belo Horizonte (MG). Coopmed. 2011.: weak when 0 < r < 0.4; moderate when 0.4 < r < 0.7 and strong when 0.7 < r < 1.0. Correlations with statistical significance were considered those with p≤0.05 and moderate or strong degree of correlation.

The software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21.0 was used for the data entry, processing and analysis.

Results

The quantitative analysis of the socio-demographic profile of the 27 speech therapists interviewed (Table 1) showed that all of them were female, most of them under 30 years old (55.6%), postgraduate (59.3%), had an employment contract (74.1%) and received between two and four minimum wages (63.0%). It should be noted that, at that time, the current minimum wage was R$ 545.00 and that the salary variation is due to the fact that each municipality has autonomy to define it, since the majority had an employment relationship, not by means of public competition. The average duration of employment was 38.4 months.

Table 1
Sociodemographic profile of speech-language therapists interviewed

Table 2 shows the distribution of the satisfaction variables, where is possible to observe by the averages found that, in most aspects, the speech therapists were satisfied with the items evaluated, being the activities developed, communication and communicative relations the best evaluated ones. Salary and human resources policy were dissatisfaction items, although with average values close to zero.

Table 2:
Distribution of satisfaction variables

In the Spearman's correlation analysis between the variables related to satisfaction, a positive correlation with statistical significance of moderate magnitude was observed between the following items: “human resources policy" and "wage policy" (0.50), "prospects for professional growth" (0.54) and "communication" (0.44); "developed activities" and "physical space" (0.41), "wage policy" (0.40), "prospects for professional growth" (0.44) and "work routine" (0.49); "schedule" and "physical space" (0.43) and "work routine" (0.63). Such positive correlations indicate that: if an item was evaluated as satisfactory, the other also tended to be satisfactory, at a significance level of 5% (Table 3).

Table 3:
Correlation analysis between satisfaction variables

Discussion

The characterization of the sample showed that all individuals of it were female, most of them under 30 years old, postgraduate, had an employment contract and received between two and four minimum wages. The predominance of the female gender points to an inherent characteristic of the profession, also highlighted in another study1919. Teixeira LC, Rodrigues ALV, Santos JN, Cardoso AFR, Gama ACC, Resende LM. Professional trajectory of graduates in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):1591-600.. The other characteristics were also pointed out in previous studies1919. Teixeira LC, Rodrigues ALV, Santos JN, Cardoso AFR, Gama ACC, Resende LM. Professional trajectory of graduates in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):1591-600.

20. Stefaneli FR, Monteiro KDGM, Spinelli RL. Perfil do fonoaudiólogo na cidade de São José dos Campos. Rev. CEFAC. 2004;6(1):101-5.
-2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51., showing that the majority was also aged up to 30 years, postgraduate, and worked as autonomous or had an employment contract. The only characteristic that indicates differences in the present study concerns the salary range, which is lower than that found in previous studies2020. Stefaneli FR, Monteiro KDGM, Spinelli RL. Perfil do fonoaudiólogo na cidade de São José dos Campos. Rev. CEFAC. 2004;6(1):101-5.,2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51.. The purpose of these studies2020. Stefaneli FR, Monteiro KDGM, Spinelli RL. Perfil do fonoaudiólogo na cidade de São José dos Campos. Rev. CEFAC. 2004;6(1):101-5.,2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51. was to describe the profile of speech therapists working in two specific municipalities, one with speech therapists from all areas2020. Stefaneli FR, Monteiro KDGM, Spinelli RL. Perfil do fonoaudiólogo na cidade de São José dos Campos. Rev. CEFAC. 2004;6(1):101-5. and the other with speech therapists working in the area of clinical audiology2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51.. The studies revealed that the remuneration of the speech therapists was up to five minimum wages2020. Stefaneli FR, Monteiro KDGM, Spinelli RL. Perfil do fonoaudiólogo na cidade de São José dos Campos. Rev. CEFAC. 2004;6(1):101-5. and between four and six minimum wages2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51., respectively.

The correlation analysis revealed that speech therapists who were satisfied with the human resources policy tended to be satisfied with the prospects for professional growth, communication and wage policy. The literature2222. Souto CMR, Oliveira LMB. Análise da satisfação dos funcionários com as políticas e práticas de recursos humanos utilizadas pelas agências de viagem e turismo da cidade de Recife-PE, Brasil. Turism anál. 2007;18(1):109-24. points out that to be satisfied at work involves being in an adequate work system and with fair treatment. In order to achieve these aspects it is essential that the professionals feel that their work is recognized through a good perspective of growth and remuneration2323. Matsuda LM, Évora YDM. Ações desenvolvidas para a satisfação no trabalho da equipe de enfermagem de uma UTI-Adulto. Cienc, Cuid e Saúde. 2006;5(Supl):49-56.,2424. Danet A, March JC, RomeraI G. Communication, participation and leadership in the perception of the emocional climate in a university hospital in Andalusia, Spain. Cad Saude Publica. 2014;30(3):546-58., but also through a good relationship and communication with co-workers2222. Souto CMR, Oliveira LMB. Análise da satisfação dos funcionários com as políticas e práticas de recursos humanos utilizadas pelas agências de viagem e turismo da cidade de Recife-PE, Brasil. Turism anál. 2007;18(1):109-24.

23. Matsuda LM, Évora YDM. Ações desenvolvidas para a satisfação no trabalho da equipe de enfermagem de uma UTI-Adulto. Cienc, Cuid e Saúde. 2006;5(Supl):49-56.

24. Danet A, March JC, RomeraI G. Communication, participation and leadership in the perception of the emocional climate in a university hospital in Andalusia, Spain. Cad Saude Publica. 2014;30(3):546-58.
-2525. Batista AAV, Vieira MJ, Cardoso NCS, Carvalho GRP. Fatores de motivação e insatisfação no trabalho do enfermeiro. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2005;39(1):85-91.. These findings corroborate data from the literature2222. Souto CMR, Oliveira LMB. Análise da satisfação dos funcionários com as políticas e práticas de recursos humanos utilizadas pelas agências de viagem e turismo da cidade de Recife-PE, Brasil. Turism anál. 2007;18(1):109-24. regarding the concept that to be satisfied with employment and human resources policy involves several factors and not only remuneration, although this is often indicated as the main cause of dissatisfaction.

In addition, a study carried out with nurses working in the hospital environment revealed that to be accepted in the group is extremely relevant for the professional, since a good relationship with co-workers implies less work stress2626. Montanholi LL, Tavares DMS, Oliveira GR. Estresse: fatores de risco no trabalho do enfermeiro hospitalar. Rev Bras Enferm. 2006;59(5):661-5. and, therefore, greater satisfaction.

Also with respect to communication, it is emphasized that such aspect goes beyond the simple fact of being satisfied with the way in which the team communicates. It implies the establishment of a communicative process at all levels of power within the organization, seeking the recognition of all involved in the work process, solving problems together and involving everyone, from the manager to the final element, that is, the user1313. Ferreira MC, Maciel FJ, Castro LA, Lemos SMA. Study of communicative relations in the management process of a health institution. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):1560-9.. The importance of this result is emphasized, since communication is one of the action areas of speech therapists.

The correlation analysis also revealed that to be satisfied with the developed activities tended to indicate greater satisfaction with the physical space, salary policy, prospects for professional growth and work routine. In order to be satisfied with the job, first of all it is necessary to enjoy what you do2525. Batista AAV, Vieira MJ, Cardoso NCS, Carvalho GRP. Fatores de motivação e insatisfação no trabalho do enfermeiro. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2005;39(1):85-91.. In addition, satisfaction with the routine, space and conditions offered for the accomplishment of the work, as well as a good remuneration and the possibility of recognition through professional growth within the institution.

Also in relation to the remuneration aspect, although it is a recurrent factor in discussions about job satisfaction, in most cases, alone this is not a reason for dissatisfaction2121. Braga CM, Martins KVC, Queiroz MAS, Câmara MFS. Market profile of the phonoaudiologist in the area of clinical audiology. Rev. CEFAC. 2013;15(6):546-51.. However, its importance is highlighted for the feeling of appreciation and recognition by the professional. Thus, the importance of having such aspect related to satisfaction with the activities developed is justified. It indicates that the professionals like what they do, feel valued and well paid. In addition, it should be noted that the majority of the sample is post-graduate, which, according to the literature2727. Perterson M, Dunnagan T. Analysis of a worksite health promotion program's impact on job satisfaction. J Occup Environ Med. 1998;40(11):973-9., represents greater decision-making power in relation to the work and, consequently, in relation to the aspects discussed. In addition, remuneration directly affects the professional's sense of achievement, but depends on the demands and expectations of each individual2525. Batista AAV, Vieira MJ, Cardoso NCS, Carvalho GRP. Fatores de motivação e insatisfação no trabalho do enfermeiro. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2005;39(1):85-91..

The prospects for professional growth, mentioned in both correlations analyzed, involve the expectation of the professionals to obtain respect and recognition for their work, characterized by the institutional growth. To be satisfied with the prospects for professional growth allows us to infer that the professionals do not consider their work restricted or monotonous. These are factors that lead to discouragement and lack of interest in the execution of the tasks2626. Montanholi LL, Tavares DMS, Oliveira GR. Estresse: fatores de risco no trabalho do enfermeiro hospitalar. Rev Bras Enferm. 2006;59(5):661-5. and to job dissatisfaction.

The positive correlation of moderate magnitude found between schedule, work routine and physical space is also highlighted. Regarding schedule and work routine, it is believed that these aspects are interlinked, since the schedule is part of the work routine of the professionals. Thus, it is assumed that satisfaction with the schedule also indicates satisfaction with the work routine. On the other side, physical space is referenced1111. Martinez MC, Paraguay AIBB. Satisfação e saúde no trabalho - aspectos conceituais e metodológicos. Cad Psicol Social Trab. 2003;6:59-78. as a determinant factor for the performance of the professionals and, consequently, of their satisfaction, since an inadequate physical space is directly related to working conditions.

The study of the satisfaction of the professional is relevant, since the literature indicates that to be satisfied not only motivates the professional for improvement, but also improves the quality of care provided to the population2828. Serrano MXM. Satisfação do profissional de saúde da equipe multidisciplinar envolvidos no método mãe canguru [dissertação]. Recife (PE): Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; 2012..

This study presents as limitations the reduced sample and the fact that it is a Hearing Health Care Network of a specific region, making it difficult to perform generalizations and comparisons. However, it presents advances regarding the delineation of the profile and satisfaction of speech therapists with the Hearing Health Care Network, in addition to the realization of interviews in the own municipality of the professional. The need for more studies addressing these aspects is highlighted, since the Network and the performance of speech therapists in the Unified Health System (SUS) are relatively recent, making it necessary to be known by the scientific community.

Conclusion

This study analyzed the correlation between aspects involved in the satisfaction of speech therapists with the work in the Hearing Health Care Network and revealed a positive statistically significant correlation between items related to human resources policy, assistance and communication. It was also verified that speech therapists of the Hearing Health Care Network were satisfied with most of the items analyzed, being developed activities, communication and communicative relations the best evaluated ones. On the other hand, salary and human resources appear as the main items of dissatisfaction.

The studied aspects allowed to verify a positive correlation of moderate magnitude with factors of satisfaction of speech therapists, among which human resources policy, developed activities and schedule are mentioned.

The present study also presented advances related to the delineation of the profile and satisfaction of speech therapists of the Hearing Health Care Network, mainly due to the fact that it is a Network that has not been approached in studies.

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Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    Dec 2017

History

  • Received
    10 Apr 2017
  • Accepted
    28 Sept 2017
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