Nursing team communication in a medical ward

Incidents in the context of pre-hospital care by ambulances: contributions to patient safety

OBJECTIVES

to analyze the occurrence of incidents in the context of mobile terrestrial pre-hospital care.

METHODS

a descriptive research was carried out through the observation of 239 treatments performed by 22 healthcare professionals at the Mobile Emergency Care Service, located in Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fisher's exact test and chi-square test were used for data analysis.

RESULTS

the total time dedicated to patient care was 439.5 hours, during which 2386 security incidents were observed. The most notable ones were related to written communication (235), patient identification through bracelets (238), and safety in medication preparation (81).

CONCLUSIONS

the need to promote and implement initiatives aimed at patient safety is evident, with special focus on international safety goals within the scope of mobile pre-hospital care services.

Assessment of organizational dynamics in a Psychosocial Care Center from the multidisciplinary team's perspective

OBJECTIVES

to assess organizational dynamics in a Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Drugs from the multidisciplinary team's perspective.

METHODS

an evaluative, qualitative study, supported by the Fourth Generation Assessment theoretical-methodological framework. It was carried out in a Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Drugs from September 2019 to March 2020. Data collection took place through observation, individual open-ended interviews and negotiation sessions. The informants were 12 professionals. Analysis was based on Constant Comparative Method.

RESULTS

it was highlighted as potential of organizational dynamics, being an outpatient service, trying to address the deficiencies of RAPS and understanding the importance of matrix support. Among the challenges are the fragility of teamwork, reception, insufficient training, worker profile and overload.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

the importance of understanding the work process and the care flow is highlighted, in order to strengthen the Psychosocial Care Network.

Development and validation of the questionnaire to analyze the communication of nurses in nurse-patient therapeutic communication

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to develop and analyze the psychometric properties of an instrument that could analyze the communication of nursing professionals in nurse-patient therapeutic communication.

METHODS

A literature review and a panel of experts were used (N = 10) to develop the questionnaire to analyze the communication of nurses in nurse-patient therapeutic communication. The final version of the questionnaire was composed of 49 items and applied to a convenience sample of 370 nurses.

RESULTS

The construct validity was assessed by an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and the reliability using Cronbach's Alpha. Three dimensions were identified that determine therapeutic communication: professional, contextual and/or situational and patient. The Cronbach's α total coefficient was 0.90, ranging from 0.71 to 0.81 for the dimensions.

CONCLUSION

The questionnaire to analyze the communication of nurses in nurse-patient therapeutic communication represents a valid and reliable questionnaire to measure nurses' communication with patients in the clinical setting.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

The use of the questionnaire enables the analysis of elements that interfere with effective communication. This can assist in developing interventions to improve nurses' therapeutic communication with patients.

Avaliação da dinâmica organizacional em Centro de Atenção Psicossocial na perspectiva da equipe multidisciplinar

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a dinâmica organizacional em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas na perspectiva da equipe multidisciplinar. Métodos: estudo avaliativo, qualitativo, apoiado no referencial teórico-metodológico da Avaliação de Quarta Geração. Realizado em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas, de setembro de 2019 a março 2020. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da observação, entrevista aberta individual e sessão de negociação. Os informantes foram 12 profissionais, e a análise se baseou no Método Comparativo Constante. Resultados: foram destacadas como potencialidades da dinâmica organizacional ser um serviço ambulatorial, tentar suprir as deficiências da RAPS e entender a importância do matriciamento. Dentre os desafios, estão a fragilidade do trabalho em equipe, do acolhimento, a insuficiência de capacitações, o perfil e sobrecarga do trabalhador. Considerações Finais: salienta-se a importância de compreender o processo de trabalho e o fluxograma de atendimentos, a fim de fortalecer a Rede de Atenção Psicossocial.

PLEASURE, SUFFERING AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE WORK OF NURSES IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING

ABSTRACT Objective: to correlate pleasure and suffering at work with nurses' interpersonal communication in the hospital environment. Method: a cross-sectional, exploratory, descriptive and correlational study, with a quantitative approach, conducted from October to November 2017, with 152 nurses working at a University Hospital in Northeast Brazil. The data were collected through interviews, using an instrument with sociodemographic and work-related variables, the Pleasure and Suffering Indicators at Work Scale and the Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale, being analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: it was observed that the experience of pleasure was satisfactory, while the factors of suffering obtained a critical assessment. The nurses surveyed had high means in all the domains of competence in interpersonal communication. The analysis of the correlation between interpersonal communication and the indicators of pleasure and suffering showed significant values, with the level of communication proportional to the experience of pleasure. On the other hand, communication decreased, as suffering at work increased. Conclusion: the positive and negative experiences at work significantly influence the interpersonal communication of nurses and of the health professionals/multidisciplinary team.