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Nursing competencies in aeromedical transport in the Brazilian Air Force: a descriptive study
Leticia Lima Borges1, Beatriz Gerbassi Costa Aguiar1, Débora Fernanda Haberland2
1Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Objective:
To analyze nursing skills in military aeromedical transport of the Brazilian Air Force.
Method:
Descriptive, qualitative research, carried out in three Brazilian Air Force hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, involving 64 military nurses. Discursive textual analysis identified competencies in healthcare, communication and decision-making.
Results:
After characterizing participants, it was possible to understand the reality experienced by nursing professionals in air medical transport, highlighting the skills related to healthcare, communication and management, essential in all phases of air medical transport.
Conclusion:
It was evident that nursing assumes unique skills in caring for airborne patients, using diverse knowledge and experiences in solving problems encountered in the aeromedical work process. The need to implement continuing education strategies was also highlighted. The findings serve as support for professionals and managers to identify gaps in knowledge, performance and management of professional schedules in aeromedical transport.
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