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@article{ Branco2017,
title = {Nursing workload in neonatal ICU: application of the nursing activities score tool},
author = {Branco, Lenyza Lucas Winchello Vieira and Beleza, Ludmylla de Oliveira and Luna, Aline Affonso},
journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online},
number = {1},
pages = {144-151},
volume = {9},
year = {2017},
issn = {2175-5361},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i1.144-151},
urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53522-8},
abstract = {Objective: To identify the actual nursing workload, applying the Nursing Activities Score tool (NAS) in a neonatal
unit of a reference hospital for prematurity and surgical pathologies of the Federal District, and propose the
adequate downsizing of professionals for the neonatology unit. Methods: A quantitative and exploratory study,
with a sample of 98 patients, the inclusion criteria were all patients hospitalized in the sector. The data were
collected through a built instrument and the NAS tool, and then organized in spreadsheets of the Microsoft
Excel®
2010. At last, a descriptive statistics was performed with the software SPSS®
version 21. Research Ethics
Committee of FEPECS, CAAE 37164714.5.0000.5553. Results: The NAS average showed a variation between
48.5% to 50% with complexity classified as semi-intensive. The Blue Ward showed the highest inadequacy rate
of the professionals, averaging 51%. Conclusion: There was dissociation between clinical workload and the
patient’s clinical condition.},
}