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The technical skills of the nurses on the assistance of the newborn
As competências técnicas dos enfermeiros na assistência ao recém-nascido
Competencias técnicas de enfermeria en el cuidado del recién nacido
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Abstract Objectives: To characterize the profile of the professional nurse and to analyze the knowledge and essential skills of nurses working in the care of newborns. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, applied a form of 12 nurses selected with cluster sampling technique. The data were proce... view more
Objectives: To characterize the profile of the professional nurse and to analyze the knowledge and essential skills of nurses working in the care of newborns. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, applied a form of 12 nurses selected with cluster sampling technique. The data were processed with Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and analyzed through manuals of the International Confederation of Midwives and the Ministry of Health. It was approved by the ethics committee of the Municipal Health and Civil Defense, CAAE: 0265.0.314.000-10. Results: Identified that 66,66% of nurses have all 8 knowledge points assessed. About the basic skills, especially in emergency procedures, we have approximately 46% of untrained nurses and 79% who do not perform the procedures. Conclusion: The lack of knowledge and skills established by the International Confederation of Midwives confers a risk for newborns in primary care, especially in cases of emergency, and nurses should have a professional training to ensure their competence.... view less
Keywords
nurse; competence; nursing; caregiving; baby; baby care; medical technology; basic supply; health care; midwife
Classification
Medical Sociology
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Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 449-457
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n4p449
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; reviewed