Tasks performed by nurses at inpatient units in a training hospital

Authors

  • Rita de Almeida Costa InCor Brasília; UTI Cardio Pediátrica
  • Helena Eri Shimizu Universidade de Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000500008

Keywords:

nurses, nurse's role, nursing care

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze tasks performed by nurses at inpatient units in a large general hospital in Brasilia, Federal District, which also functions as a training hospital. A quantitative, exploratory, descriptive study was carried out and involved a total of 612 hours of direct observation of the activities performed by 18 nurses at the General Medicine, Surgical, Pediatric and Maternity units. The tasks observed were classified as: administration, nursing care delivery, education and related to information system. Nurses dedicate a large part of their time to administrative tasks, followed by tasks related to nursing care delivery and information system, performing almost no educative tasks.

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Published

2005-10-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 5 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Tasks performed by nurses at inpatient units in a training hospital. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(5), 654-662. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000500008