Research of radiological nursing praxis: Application of the psychodynamic of work methodology

Abstract

Objective: to report the use of the Psychodynamics of Work Method, highlighting the varioud stages, from the demand to the interpretation of the data, from two different researches performed with nursing staff from hemodynamics and nuclear medicine services. Method: a theoretical-methodological reflection through reporting experiences regarding the use of Psychodynamics of Work in doctoral researches applied to nursing workers in two different services which use radiological technologies. Although both studies have used Psychodynamics as a theoretical-methodological reference, it is possible to highlight differences between them, mainly regarding data collection and analysis. Results: an association of the practice in research and the application of Psychodynamics of Work, in particular regarding demand, material collection, the validation process and data analysis, is carried out throughout the discussion. A table summary table of the method applied in the two surveys is presented at the end of the reflection, which shows the principles and the methodological tools. Conclusion: the report of the experiments shows that when Psychodynamics of Work is used as a methodological theoretical reference, knowledge and familiarity regarding the method is paramount. Undoubtedly, the adaptation of the Psychodynamics of Work methodology and its theoretical contribution, allows for interesting discussions as well as reflections on the part of the workers, mainly regarding the need for changes in praxis.