THE PRACTICE OF INTENSIVE CARE NURSING: ALLIANCE AMONG TECHNIQUE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANIZATION

Authors

  • Rafael Celestino da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Marcia de Assuncao Ferreira Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i6.78096

Keywords:

Nursing care, Intensive Care Units, Technology, Humanization of assistance

Abstract

A qualitative, field research study whose aim was to characterize the specific practice of intensive care nursing. Observation and interviews were conducted with 21 nurses in an intensive care unit. The results evidenced eight characteristics of this care, which included subjectivity and objectivity, translated into: interaction, dialogue, humanistic principles, vigilance, knowledge, and mastery of machinery. Because of this practice, subjectivity is not always expressed in a clear way, and objectivity requires training of nurses to perform intensive care. It is concluded that the practice of intensive care nursing combines technique, technology and humanization, which underlie the nursing care performed at the unit.

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Published

2013-12-01

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 6 (2013)

Section

Original Article

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How to Cite

Silva, R. C. da, & Ferreira, M. de A. (2013). THE PRACTICE OF INTENSIVE CARE NURSING: ALLIANCE AMONG TECHNIQUE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANIZATION. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 47(6), 1325-1332. https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i6.78096