Professional inclusion of people with physical disability in a health facility in the state of Pernambuco

Abstract

In Brazil, it is estimated that 45.6 million people have some kind of disability. However, most of these people have no access to the labor market or, when inserted in workstations, have difficulties due to lack of preparation of the company, poor education and lack of professional training. This study aims to investigate the labor inclusion of workers with disabilities in a health facility in the state of Pernambuco. This is a cross-sectional qualitative approach. We identified four roles occupied by the nine workes with disabilities, which are: stretcher-bearer, auxiliary reception and concierge, keeper of nutrition and nursing technician. It was observed that there was an association and restriction of tasks with the types of disabilities in all studied functions. It is concluded that although complex, the process of inclusion must consider the actual skills of the people with disabilities, contributing with a more equitable and inclusive society.