The operatory strategies and information process of the nursing work in hospital context

Authors

  • Diana Lúcia Moura Pinho Universidade de Brasília; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Julia Issy Abrahão Universidade de Brasília; Instituto de Psicologia
  • Mário César Ferreira Universidade de Brasília; Instituto de Psicologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000200005

Keywords:

ergonomics (environmental health), nursing

Abstract

The paper examines the relationship between operatory strategies and information process used by nurses, in hospital context, in order to regulate their ongoing activities. As a conceptual framework, a cognitive ergonomics model was adopted, linking concepts of work regulation and representation to action. The Ergonomics Work Analyses tool (EWA) was used to collect data. The results show that the cognitive strategies used by nurses, in the decision-making process, are based on their ongoing activities as in the preparation of personal notes, aiming, in particular, at reducing their mental workload and assuring the viability of their actions.

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Published

2003-03-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Pinho, D. L. M., Abrahão, J. I., & Ferreira, M. C. (2003). The operatory strategies and information process of the nursing work in hospital context. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(2), 168-176. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000200005