[Study on nurse performance evaluation: used methodology and obtained results - Part II]

In this second part of this study the methodology, the instruments utilized for the data gathering and the criteria used in the discussion of the date are presented. Part of the discussion of the results, which, for better comprehension, follow a pre-established path, is also presented. The results concerning the itens "objectives of the performance evaluation programs" and "elements responsible for the performance evaluation" are discussed. This last item is subdivided into "profissional characterization", which is totally discussed in this part of the study, and "specific professional skill" which will be presented in the third part of this paper, The theoretical background related to the results is contained in the discussion presented.