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Published on: February 16, 2011
[Humanization: a reading from the understanding of nursing professionals]
Maria de Lourdes Custódio Duarte1, Adelita Noro
1Universidade Federal do Pampa (Unipampa), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. malulcd@yahoo.com.br
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|August 3, 2011
Summary
This qualitative study explored how nursing staff practice humanization in pediatric oncology. Findings show that individual professionals shape humane care through active listening and collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Qualitative Research
Context:
- Pediatric oncology inpatient unit in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Focus on professional practices guided by humanization.
- Involves nurses and nursing technicians.
Purpose:
- To understand how nursing staff implement humanization in their professional practices.
- To explore the comprehension, realization, and suggestions for humane care.
- To identify factors influencing humanized care delivery.
Summary:
- Qualitative analysis of 11 nurses and technicians revealed three themes: comprehension, realization, and suggestions for humanization.
- Humanized care is individually determined by professionals.
- Active listening and interpersonal relationships are crucial for consolidating humane practices.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of individual professional agency in humanizing care.
- Emphasizes the need for supportive environments that foster discussion and regular meetings.
- Provides insights for improving nursing education and practice in humanized care.
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