The teaching of physical examination in undergraduate nursing schools of São Paulo city

Authors

  • Valmi Delfino de Sousa Case Western Reserve University
  • Alba Lucia Botura Leite de Barros UNIFESP; Hospital São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691998000300003

Keywords:

physical examination, teaching, nursing education

Abstract

The present study is an exploratory survey attempting to get the point of view of the faculty of subjects considered responsible by teaching physical examination in the nursing undergraduate schools of São Paulo city that were selected for this study. The goals were: to detect the situation of teaching of propaedeutics basis; to identify factors that make them difficult; and to identify the recommendations of the faculty for the improvement of teaching and its implementation. The population studied was formed by 39 faculty of the subjects considered responsible by teaching physical examination. Results show us there is not a specific subject to teach physical examination, although it is tauhgt mainly in Fundamental Nursing; faculty are not entirely prepared to teach physical examination. To improve teaching of physical examination, the faculty suggest enhancing their knowledge and skills as well as to create a specific subject to teach physical examination with sufficient hours according to the content.

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Published

1998-07-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

The teaching of physical examination in undergraduate nursing schools of São Paulo city. (1998). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 6(3), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691998000300003