Nursing practice in children healthcare at a basic health unit

Authors

  • Glória Lúcia Alves Figueiredo Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000400019

Keywords:

primary health care, nursing, child

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying nursing actions in the follow-up of growth and development of children under five years old who were assisted at two Basic Health Units in Franca, Brazil. The empirical study was based on observation of nursing activities in the vaccination, pre-consultation, post-consultation and newborn screening test collection sectors, using video recording. We concluded that basic follow-up actions concerning growth and development, breastfeeding stimulation, food orientation, vaccination and prevalent disease prevention are permeating nursing care, although in a fragmented way in communication and ties established with clients.

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Published

2003-08-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2003)

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How to Cite

Nursing practice in children healthcare at a basic health unit. (2003). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(4), 544-551. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000400019