NURSES' KNOWLEDGE IN CHILD HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PRIMARY

Author(s)

Marina Sayuri Yakuwa ^[1] ; Raquel Dully Andrade ^[2] ; Monika Wernet ^[3] ; Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca ^[4] ; Maria Cândida de Carvalho Furtado ^[5] ; Débora Falleiros de Mello ^[6]

Affiliation

^[1] USP. EERP. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem em Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Estadual de Minas Gerais. Departamento de Enfermagem - Brasil

^[3] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Enfermagem - Brasil

^[4] USP. EERP. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[5] USP. EERP. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

^[6] USP. EERP. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Texto & Contexto : Enfermagem; v. 25, n. 4 2016-10-24.

Abstract

ABSTRACT The study aimed to characterize nurses' needs for scientific knowledge that supports nursing care in clinical practice of child health primary care. An exploratory and qualitative study was undertaken, grounded in health care and longitudinality of nursing care for children, based on interviews with 35 nurses from family health services with thematic analysis of the data. The results indicate the need to use child evaluation, family guidance, clinical protocols, care management and partnership among health professionals, which imply a range of knowledge, in order to trigger effective and problem-solving care actions. Practice based on professional knowledge and the subjects' needs can enhance care, with benefits for children, families and the institutional organization. It is vital for nurses to take responsibility for their own practice, continuously examining ways to deliver care for and remain up to date. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/11953-1 - Child health: home safety, care and human rights defense
• Grantee: Débora Falleiros de Mello
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants