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[The nurse's perceptions on administrative actions in their work process]
Helena Vaghetti1, Daniela Reis, Nalú da Costa Kerber
1Departamento de Enfermagem da Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 24, 2005
Summary
Nurses perceive administrative actions as crucial for both management and direct patient care. These essential tasks, including planning and organization, are integral to their professional roles and effective healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration
- Qualitative Healthcare Research
Context:
- Exploratory study conducted in a university hospital (March-December 2002).
- Focus on nurses' perceptions of administrative actions in daily work.
Purpose:
- To identify and understand nurses' perceptions of administrative actions in their practice.
- To explore how administrative actions are viewed as management tools and integral to patient care.
Summary:
- Thematic analysis of 10 nurse interviews revealed two key categories: administrative actions as management instruments (planning, coordination, leadership, control, organization) and as direct/indirect care.
- Findings indicate that many administrative actions are inherent to the nursing role, aligning with professional codes.
Impact:
- Highlights the critical role of administrative actions in nursing practice.
- Underscores the integration of management functions within the scope of nursing care.
- Provides insights for nursing education and administrative policy development.