The meaning of interaction between nursing professionals and newborns/families in a hospital setting

Authors

  • Eliana Moreira Pinheiro Federal University of São Paulo
  • Maria Júlia Paes da Silva University of São Paulo; School of Nursing
  • Margareth Angelo University of São Paulo; School of Nursing
  • Circéa Amália Ribeiro Federal University of São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000600012

Keywords:

communication, newborn, motivation, nursing

Abstract

This study aimed to understand the meaning of the nursing team's communication with newborns and families during care delivered in a neonatal unit and also to develop a theoretical model. Symbolic Interactionism and Hargie's model were used as theoretical and Grounded theory as the methodological reference framework. The study was carried out at the nursery of a hospital in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. The study sample was composed of three nurses and four nursing auxiliaries. The theoretical model Being mediated by the strength of motivation was based on findings and revealed the role the nursing professionals' motivation played during interactions with newborns and families. The conclusion is that more humanized interactions with newborns and families result from the nursing professionals' motivation.

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Published

2008-12-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 6 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The meaning of interaction between nursing professionals and newborns/families in a hospital setting. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(6), 1012-1018. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000600012