Teletrabajo y salud mental ocupacional: reflexiones sobre las implicancias de la pandemia de COVID-19

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11/2024
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Universidad de Costa Rica
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Población y Salud en Mesoamérica
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Introducción: En el presente trabajo se reflexiona críticamente sobre las relaciones entre el teletrabajo y la salud ocupacional en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19, con especial énfasis en la región de América Latina. Particularmente, se analizan las implicanciasdel teletrabajo sobre la salud ocupacional y el síndrome de desgaste profesional. Proposición:Para ello, se revisan conceptos clave, se examinan los resultados de varias investigaciones efectuadas antes y después de la pandemia, y se presentan los aspectos benéficos del teletrabajo, así como sus limitaciones asociadas a diversos factores organizacionales. Argumentos para la discusión:A partir de la pandemia de COVID-19, la modalidad del teletrabajo se ha logrado imponer como régimen laboral para muchas personas, por ende, se requiere profundizar en sus repercusiones sobre la salud de los trabajadores. Conclusiones:El teletrabajo es una herramienta que favorece la flexibilidad, la autonomía y la productividad del trabajador. Sin embargo, deben existir políticas de protección al trabajador que minimicen el riesgo psicosocial y promuevan su salud y bienestar. También resulta necesario seguir estudiando los efectos del teletrabajo sobre la salud ocupacional, principalmente en la región de América Latina.
This work critically reflects on the relationships between teleworking and occupational health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with special emphasis on the Latin American region. Particularly, the implications of teleworking on occupational health and burnout syndrome are analyzed. Proposition: Key concepts are outlined, the findings of studies conducted both before and after the pandemic are examined, and the advantages of teleworking are highlighted along with its limitations due to a variety of organizational issues. Arguments for discussion: Many people have been obligated to work remotely since the COVID-19 epidemic, and more research is needed to fully understand the effects of this workplace arrangement on employees' health. Conclusion: It is determined that teleworking is a tool that enhances workers’ productivity, flexibility, and autonomy. To safeguard employees, reduce psychological risk, and advance their health and wellbeing, policies are nevertheless required. More research must be conducted to determine how teleworking affects occupational health, particularly in Latin America.
This work critically reflects on the relationships between teleworking and occupational health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with special emphasis on the Latin American region. Particularly, the implications of teleworking on occupational health and burnout syndrome are analyzed. Proposition: Key concepts are outlined, the findings of studies conducted both before and after the pandemic are examined, and the advantages of teleworking are highlighted along with its limitations due to a variety of organizational issues. Arguments for discussion: Many people have been obligated to work remotely since the COVID-19 epidemic, and more research is needed to fully understand the effects of this workplace arrangement on employees' health. Conclusion: It is determined that teleworking is a tool that enhances workers’ productivity, flexibility, and autonomy. To safeguard employees, reduce psychological risk, and advance their health and wellbeing, policies are nevertheless required. More research must be conducted to determine how teleworking affects occupational health, particularly in Latin America.
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