GERENCIAMENTO DE RECURSOS HUMANOS EM ENFERMAGEM: ESTUDO DA INTERFACE IDADE - ABSENTEÍSMO MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN NURSING: STUDY OF THE INTERFACE AGE - ABSENTEEISM GESTIÓN DE RECURSOS HUMANOS EN ENFERMERÍA: ESTUDIO DE LA INTERFAZ EDAD-ABSENTISMO Pesquisa

This retrospective study aimed at investigating the relationship between the variable age and the occurrence of unplanned absences in the nursing team. It was conducted with 652 staff members in eight inpatient units of a teaching hospital in the countryside of Sao Paulo state. Human Resources Department, Worker Supporting Center (WSC) and Hospital Management System databases were the sources of information used regarding the unexpected absences and demographic data of the Nursing team, as well as the monthly shifts provided by the nursing management. The prevailing absences were: medical leave - 45.5% to 55.3% in the age group of 20-40 years. Medical reports represented 28.961 (71.1%) of the 40.744 days out of work. Higher frequency of disorders were observed in the musculoskeletal system in all age groups - 12.6% to 38.9% and respiratory system - 11.1% - 20 - 30 years. Mental disorders had a higher mean duration - 23(187) and 7.354 days out of work (72.5%) - 31 to 50 years. Age was not a factor influencing the occurrence of unplanned absences. Mapping absenteeism and its causes allow reflection on the working conditions and the development of policies and strategies for managing the staff.