Afectación de la Salud Física, Mental y Desempeño Laboral por Retraso en Pagos o Pagos Inadecuados a la Carga Laboral

Abstract

This paper addresses the critical impact of lack of timely payment or inadequate payment on health personnel. It explores how these situations generate demotivation, work stress and burnout Maestría en Gerencia en Servicios de la Salud Artículo de investigación aplicada 2 Maestría en Gerencia en Servicios de la Salud dissatisfaction, healthcare quality. syndrome, negatively affecting the quality of patient care, increasing absenteeism and staff turnover. It is emphasized that a decent and timely salary is fundamental to foster commitment, a sense of belonging and job satisfaction. Fifty-two surveys were conducted among health professionals in a company providing medical services, with a quantitative approach; this study resulted in the need to implement measures at the individual (psychological support), corporate (fair and transparent salary policies) and governmental (labor laws that protect workers' rights) levels. These actions seek to guarantee fair remuneration, protect the physical and mental health of employees, improve the work climate and ensure the long-term sustainability of the health system. Late payments have a negative impact on health, family relationships and work performance.