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[Nursing practice in the health care of children at a basic health unit]

Glória Lúcia Figueiredo1, Débora Falleiros de Mello

  • 1Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto/USP. zedealenca@uol.com.br

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|January 30, 2004
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This study observed nursing actions for child growth and development follow-up in Brazil. Key actions are present but fragmented in client communication and relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Health Follow-up
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child growth and development monitoring is crucial for early identification of health issues.
  • Basic Health Units play a vital role in primary pediatric care.
  • Effective nursing communication and client relationships enhance care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify nursing actions in pediatric growth and development follow-up.
  • To analyze nursing care in Basic Health Units in Franca, Brazil.
  • To evaluate the integration of essential child health services in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Empirical study utilizing direct observation of nursing activities.
  • Video recording of nursing interactions in key sectors (vaccination, pre/post-consultation, newborn screening).
  • Analysis of nursing actions related to child growth and development.

Main Results:

  • Nursing care incorporates essential actions for growth and development, breastfeeding, nutrition, vaccination, and disease prevention.
  • These crucial nursing interventions are inconsistently applied.
  • Fragmentation observed in nursing communication and relationship-building with clients.

Conclusions:

  • While fundamental pediatric nursing actions are evident, their fragmented nature impacts holistic care.
  • Improving communication and strengthening client ties are essential for effective child follow-up.
  • Further research should explore strategies to enhance continuity and integration in nursing care for children.

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