The Roles and Functions of Occupational Health Nurses in Brazil and in the United States

Authors

  • Maria Helena Palucci Marziale Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Oi Saeng Hong University of California; School of Nursing
  • Judy A. Morris Morning Star Health Inc.
  • Fernanda Ludmilla Rossi Rocha Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200007

Keywords:

Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Health Nursing, Professional Practice

Abstract

Cross-sectional exploratory research developed to outline the roles and functions of occupational health nurses (OHNs) in Brazil and compare them with those in the United States. The sample consisted of 154 Brazilian occupational health nurses. First, the instrument Job Analysis Survey of Occupational Health Nursing Practice was translated into Portuguese, followed by data collection and data analysis, comparing the results of the proposed study in Brazil with the findings of a job delineation study conducted in the United States. It was found that most were women, white, between 41 and 50 years of age and working primarily at hospitals or medical centers as clinicians and managers/administrators. Besides, it was found that most Brazilian OHNs spend more time in managerial roles, followed by consultant and educator responsibilities while, in the United States, OHNs spend significantly more time in education/advisory roles.

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Published

2010-04-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2010)

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Original Articles

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The Roles and Functions of Occupational Health Nurses in Brazil and in the United States . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(2), 182-188. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200007