Patient safety culture in primary health care: analysis by professional categories. / Cultura de segurança do paciente na atenção primária à saúde: análise por categorias profissionais.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the patient safety culture among the professional categories working in Primary Health Care. METHOD: A cross-sectional study carried out between April and May 2017 in a municipality in south Brazil, with 144 workers who answered the instrument "Research on Patient Safety Culture for Primary Care". In addition to the descriptive analysis, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the patient safety culture among the professional categories followed by the post hoc Dunn multiple comparisons test. RESULTS: The highest and lowest overall scores of positive responses to the patient's safety culture were respectively for nurses (67.70%) and community health agents (46.73%). In the comparative analyses, the physicians, community health agents, and dentists had significant differences in comparison to the other categories, tending toward a less positive culture. CONCLUSION: Differences were observed in the patient safety culture among professional categories investigated.

Challenges of safety culture in Surgical Center: mixed methods study.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the safety attitudes of health and support areas professionals working in Surgical Center. METHOD: sequential explanatory mixed methods study. The quantitative stage covered 172 health and support professionals in eight Surgical Centers of a hospital complex. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Surgical Center was applied. In the subsequent qualitative stage, 16 professionals participated in the Focus Group. Photographic methods were used from the perspective of ecological and restorative thinking, and data analysis occurred in an integrated manner, through connection. RESULTS: the general score, by group of Surgical Centers, based on the domains of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Surgical Center, reveals a favorable perception of the safety climate, with emphasis on the domains Stress Perception, Communication in the Surgical Environment, Safety Climate and Perception of Professional Performance. The overall analysis of the domain Communication and Collaboration between Teams appears positive and is corroborated by data from the qualitative stage, which highlights the importance of interaction and communication between healthcare teams as fundamental for daily work. CONCLUSION: the perception of safety attitudes among health and support professionals was positive. The perception of the nursing team stands out as closer or more favorable to attitudes consistent with the safety culture.

Comparison of patient classification systems for dimensioning nursing staff.

OBJECTIVE: To compare nursing staff workload and dimensioning measured by two patient classification systems. METHOD: Cross-sectional study, developed in a clinical inpatient unit of a large hospital in southern Brazil, between June and August 2022. Included patients (n = 260) were assessed through two different patient classification systems. The dimensioning calculation provided by the standard and descriptive statistics were applied. RESULTS: Of the total number of patients, 1,248 classifications were performed with each of the classification systems. One of the instruments showed a concentration of demand for minimal care (54.5%) and the other for intermediate care (63.4%). The anticipation of required nursing hours was discrepant (235.58 and 298.16 hours), as well as the projected nursing staff, which was of 53 and 67 workers, respectively. CONCLUSION: Measurement of workload and dimensioning were different when using two patient classification systems in the same sample. Additional accuracy studies shall be carried out.

Experience of the patient regarding their safety in the hospital environment.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the factors that can impact patients' experience concerning safety-related measures in the hospital setting. METHODS: this qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted with patients and their family members at a hospital in southern Brazil. Semi-structured interviews were carried out using the Critical Incident Technique between January and February 2022. The collected data underwent content analysis with the assistance of IRaMuTeQ software. RESULTS: five patients, four family members, and three patient-family units participated in the study. The following categories emerged: "Patientprofessional interaction as a component of safe care," "Recognition of safety protocols in the patient's experience," and "Safe care and the challenges in hospital care." CONCLUSIONS: patient-professional interaction, communication, awareness of safety protocols, and the availability of the nursing team are factors that influence patients' experience regarding the safety of their care during hospitalization.

Safety elements and understanding of guidelines at discharge from Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

OBJECTIVE: To compare safety elements and the understanding of guidelines at discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between public and private hospitals. METHOD: Cross-sectional study, developed in two Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the Midwest of Brazil. The Checklist for patient safety in preparing for discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Assessment Scale of Patient Understanding about Discharge Guidelines were used for a sample (n=105) of caregivers of newborns. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS: The Checklist item "skin care and body hygiene" had greater conformity in the private sector (96.9%) than in the public sector (73.2%) (p-value<0.000) and the understanding of discharge guidelines had an overall mean of 62.9±8.3 points, with no significant difference between the locations. CONCLUSION: Compliance with safety elements and understanding of guidelines at discharge were equal among hospitals.

Multiprofessional round with checklist: association with the improvement in patient safety in intensive care.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between a multiprofessional round with the use of checklists and patient safety practices by health professionals in an intensive care unit. METHOD: Mixed-method study, delineated by the sequential explanatory approach, conducted in a hospital in southern Brazil. Quantitative data were analyzed using Poisson regression, and qualitative data, using content analysis. The integrated analysis was performed through the explained/connected combination. RESULTS: In the post-implementation period of the rounds with systematic use of the checklist, there was a significant improvement in the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism, light sedation, reduction in the days of use of mechanical ventilation, central venous catheter and indwelling urinary catheter. CONCLUSION: The multiprofessional round with the systematic use of checklist, associated with the improvement in patient safety practices, was considered as a strategy that ensures better care in intensive care and favors job satisfaction.

Predictors associated with absenteeism-disease among Nursing professionals working in an emergency hospital service.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the predictors associated with sick leave from 15 days onwards among Nursing professionals of an emergency hospital service. METHOD: A cross-sectional, retrospective, and descriptive-analytical study. The sample consists of the records of sick leave (n=2,403) due to diseases of the Nursing professionals (n=197) working in an emergency hospital service in southern Brazil, from 2013 to 2018. Descriptive and statistical analysis was used, as well as the multivariate regression model. RESULTS: There was predominance of females (72.6%), white-skinned (86.3%), with a mean age of 45.05 (SD=9.77) years old, and nursing technicians (74.6%). The prevalent cause of sick leave was related to clinical diseases (62.5%). The predictors associated with sick leave from 15 days onwards were the following: Age (OR: 0.97; 95% CI=0.95-0.99) and Musculoskeletal Diseases (OR: 8.95; 95% CI=5.30-15.11). CONCLUSION: Age and musculoskeletal diseases were predictors of sick leave from 15 days onwards of the Nursing team.

Judicialization of nursing malpractice in perioperative care, and delivery and birth assistance.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the legal outcomes of malpractices in perioperative care, and delivery and birth assistance related to nursing, from the perspective of legal support for malpractice prevention. METHODS: an exploratory, documentary, qualitative study, based on the cases tried by the Court of Justice of the State of Paraná, available online until April 2018. For the data analysis, we codified the processes and summarized the judicial outcome by the severity of the malpractice. Then, we recommended practices for the prevention of each case we presented. RESULTS: among the thirteen processes analyzed, eight corresponded to the perioperative period (mainly electrocautery burn), and five to nursing care for delivery and birth. The severity of the cases was high (n=7). The judicial outcome of most cases (n=11) was the conviction of the institution. CONCLUSIONS: despite the multifactorial nature of the malpractices, the identified ones are preventable since there is a description of good practices.

Professional burnout of nursing team working to fight the new coronavirus pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: to identify burnout and associated factors among nursing workers working in coping with COVID-19. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, developed in four hospitals in a capital in southern Brazil. Sample (n=499) composed of nurses and nursing technicians/assistants, who answered an online form containing socio-occupational characterization and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed, including multiple comparison tests. RESULTS: burnout was identified in 60 (12%) workers, with no significant difference between hospitals, but with a difference in dimensions between them. In the emotional exhaustion dimension, a higher proportion (52.9%) was found at a moderate level. Prevalence of high level of professional achievement of 95.4% was identified. CONCLUSION: the presence of burnout was significantly prevalent among nurses and females. It reinforces the need to develop strategies to promote the health of nursing workers, providing improvement in health services and reduction of care and labor risks.

The environment of the nursing team's professional practice in inpatient units of a university hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the environment of the professional practice of the nursing staff from inpatient units and to compare it according to professional and work characteristics. METHOD: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted in southern Brazil. Data was collected through the Brazilian version of the Nursing Work Index-Revised with a sample of (n=142) professionals, them being nurses (n=56; 34.9%) and nursing technicians/assistants (n=86; 60.6%). The analysis was performed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics. RESULTS: The professional practice environment was considered favorable in all the subscales. The subscale of relationships between physicians/nursing staff showed a significant difference among the professional categories, with better results for nurses. The afternoon shift stood out in the favorable assessment. Longer working time at the institution and unit tended to have worse assessments for autonomy and control, respectively. CONCLUSION: The assessment of the practice environment was favorable; however, the study signals opportunities for improvements for the nursing team.

Interface between accreditation and patient safety: nursing team perspectives. / Interface entre acreditação e segurança do paciente: perspectivas da equipe de enfermagem.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the relationship between accreditation and patient safety from the perspective of the nursing team. METHOD: A descriptive-exploratory study implementing a qualitative approach. It was developed with nursing workers from two Intensive Care Units in a hospital certified in excellence by Brazilian accreditation. The participants responded to individual semi-structured interviews guided by the question: "Tell me about the relationship between accreditation and patient safety in this hospital and unit". The corpus was transcribed in full, and the thematic content analysis technique was used. RESULTS: There were 14 professionals interviewed. There are several specific improvements in patient safety mediated by accreditation between the two emerging categories. The workers reported that at times the advances in safe care are transversally visible to the certification/maintenance of accreditation visit, and at times they point to safety as something independent of the quality seal. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the investigated relationship was shown to be both dependent, as accreditation is a bridge for specific improvements, as well as independent, since patient safety goes beyond the certification process itself. In this context, criticality was revealed among nursing workers.

Management of ophthalmic surgical instruments and processes optimization: mixed method study.

AIM: Analysis of the use of ophthalmic instruments during surgical procedures in order to propose a material management method. METHOD: Mixed method study, sequential exploratory design, performed from January to June 2015, at a university hospital in southern Brazil. First, a qualitative approach was held from brainstorming and field observation. Themes were grouped into thematic categories. By connection, the quantitative stage happened through matrix arrangement and linear programming, culminating in the instrument management proposal. RESULTS: Given categories - instruments reorganization according to the time of the surgical procedure and the need surgical instruments for in each procedure - guided the definition of existing restrictions and application of mathematical models. There was an average reduction of 13.10% in the number of surgical instruments per tray and an increase of 17.88% in surgical production. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: This proposal allowed the rationalization and optimization of ophthalmic instruments, favoring sustainability of the organization.

Comparação do nível de dependência de Enfermagem e dimensionamento entre unidades de internação clínica e cirúrgica / Comparación del nivel de dependencia de Enfermería y dimensionamiento entre unidades clínicas de hospitalidad y quirúrgico / Comparison of Nursing dependency levels and sizing between clinical and surgical inpatient units

Resumo Objetivo comparar o nível de dependência dos cuidados de Enfermagem e o dimensionamento de pessoal entre unidades de internação clínica e cirúrgica. Método estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, realizado em quatro unidades de internação de um hospital universitário de grande porte do sul do Brasil. Foram incluídos 7.486 registros da classificação dos pacientes entre janeiro e outubro de 2022. Empregou-se a análise estatística descritiva, demanda de horas de Enfermagem, projeção de pessoal e teste qui-quadrado. Resultados prevaleceram os pacientes de cuidados intermediários (40,2%) e semi-intensivos (40,8%), com diferença entre as unidades (p-valor<0,001). Em todas as unidades verificou-se o déficit de enfermeiros. Em uma unidade clínica, o quadro de técnicos/auxiliares de Enfermagem projetado era igual ao disponível (n=46). Em duas unidades, verificou-se um discreto a moderado superávit de pessoal de nível médio. A unidade de internação cirúrgica que teve a melhor taxa de classificação (92,3%) apresentou maior discrepância entre o dimensionamento prescrito e o real. Conclusão e implicações para prática as unidades apresentaram uma elevada dependência do cuidado de Enfermagem. Ao considerar também as taxas de ocupação e de adesão à classificação de pacientes, é plausível que uma das unidades clínicas tenha a maior demanda de cuidados.

Resumen Objetivo comparar el nivel de dependencia de los cuidados de Enfermería y el dimensionamiento de personal entre las unidades de hospitalización clínica y quirúrgica. Método estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo, realizado en cuatro unidades de hospitalización de un gran hospital universitario del sur de Brasil. Se incluyeron datos de 7.486 registros de clasificación de pacientes entre enero y octubre de 2022. Se utilizaron análisis estadísticos descriptivos, demanda de horas de Enfermería y proyección de personal, además de comparación mediante la prueba de Chi-cuadrado entre unidades. Resultados predominaron los pacientes de cuidados intermedios (40,2%) y semi-intensivos (40,8%), con diferencia entre unidades (p-valor<0,001). En todas las unidades había escasez de enfermeros. En una unidad clínica, el número de técnicos/auxiliares de Enfermería proyectados era igual al disponible (n=46). En dos unidades, hubo un excedente de leve a moderado de personal de nivel medio. La unidad de hospitalización quirúrgica que tuvo la mejor tasa de clasificación (92.3%) tuvo la mayor discrepancia entre el tamaño prescrito y el real. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica las unidades mostraron alta dependencia de los cuidados de Enfermería. Sin embargo, considerando también los índices de ocupación y la adherencia a la clasificación de los pacientes, es posible que una de las unidades clínicas presente la mayor demanda de atención.

Abstract Objective to compare the level of dependence on nursing care and staffing between clinical and surgical inpatient units. Method This is a descriptive, retrospective study carried out in four inpatient units of a large university hospital in southern Brazil. A total of 7,486 patient classification records were included between January and October 2022. Descriptive statistical analysis, demand for nursing hours, staff projections, and the chi-square test were used. Results Intermediate care (40.2%) and semi-intensive care (40.8%) patients prevailed, with a difference between the units (p-value<0.001). There was a shortage of nurses in all the units. In one clinical unit, the projected number of nursing technicians/assistants was the same as the number available (n=46). In two units, there was a slight to moderate surplus of mid-level staff. The surgical inpatient unit with the best classification rate (92.3%) showed the greatest discrepancy between the prescribed and actual sizing. Conclusion and implications for practice the units were highly dependent on nursing care. When also considering occupancy rates and adherence to patient classification, it is plausible that one of the clinical units has the highest demand for care.

Perceptions of nursing professionals about the use of patient safety computerization. / Percepções dos profissionais de enfermagem acerca do uso da informatização para segurança do paciente.

OBJECTIVE: Getting to know the perceptions of nursing professionals about the use of computerization in promoting patient safety. METHODS: Qualitative research performed at a hospital in the southern region of Brazil. Data collection was performed in November 2016, through a sociodemographic questionnaire and recorded interviews, guided by the question: "Tell me about the relationship between computerization and patient safety in this hospital". The transcribed statements were submitted to the thematic content analysis proposed by Bardin. RESULTS: Among the participants, 21 were nurses and 31 were nursing technicians. From the discourses, the following categories were created, Information Technology Contributions for the promotion of safe care, and Information Technology Fragilities: indirect implications for safe care. CONCLUSIONS: The participants perceived the computerized system as a resource that promoted greater patient safety. However, there is a need to improve the infrastructure and the technical capacity of the team for an efficient use of the system.

Challenges of safety culture in Surgical Center: mixed methods study / Desafíos de la cultura de seguridad en Centro Quirúrgico: estudio de métodos mixtos / Desafios da cultura de segurança em Centro Cirúrgico: estudo de métodos mistos

Objective: to analyze the safety attitudes of health and support areas professionals working in Surgical Center. Method: sequential explanatory mixed methods study. The quantitative stage covered 172 health and support professionals in eight Surgical Centers of a hospital complex. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Surgical Center was applied. In the subsequent qualitative stage, 16 professionals participated in the Focus Group. Photographic methods were used from the perspective of ecological and restorative thinking, and data analysis occurred in an integrated manner, through connection. Results: the general score, by group of Surgical Centers, based on the domains of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Surgical Center, reveals a favorable perception of the safety climate, with emphasis on the domains Stress Perception, Communication in the Surgical Environment, Safety Climate and Perception of Professional Performance. The overall analysis of the domain Communication and Collaboration between Teams appears positive and is corroborated by data from the qualitative stage, which highlights the importance of interaction and communication between healthcare teams as fundamental for daily work. Conclusion: the perception of safety attitudes among health and support professionals was positive. The perception of the nursing team stands out as closer or more favorable to attitudes consistent with the safety culture.

Objetivo: analizar las actitudes de seguridad de los profesionales de la salud y de áreas de apoyo que trabajan en el Centro Quirúrgico. Método: estudio explicativo secuencial de métodos mixtos. La etapa cuantitativa abarcó a 172 profesionales de la salud y de apoyo en ocho Centros Quirúrgicos de un complejo hospitalario. Se aplicó el Cuestionario de Actitudes de Seguridad/Centro Quirúrgico. En la etapa cualitativa posterior, participaron del Grupo Focal 16 profesionales. Se utilizaron métodos fotográficos desde la perspectiva del pensamiento ecológico y restaurativo, y el análisis de datos se produjo de manera integrada, por medio de conexión. Resultados: el puntaje general, por grupo de Centros Quirúrgicos, con base en los dominios del Cuestionario de Actitudes de Seguridad/Centro Quirúrgico, revela una percepción favorable del clima de seguridad, con énfasis en los dominios Percepción del Estrés, Comunicación en el Ambiente Quirúrgico, Clima de Seguridad y Percepción del Desempeño Profesional. El análisis global del dominio Comunicación y Colaboración entre Equipos parece positivo y está corroborado por datos de la etapa cualitativa, que resalta la importancia de la interacción y de la comunicación entre los equipos de salud como fundamentales para el trabajo diario. Conclusión: la percepción de las actitudes de seguridad entre los profesionales de la salud y de apoyo fue positiva. Se destaca la percepción del equipo de enfermería como más cercana o favorable a actitudes coherentes con la cultura de seguridad.

Objetivo: analisar as atitudes de segurança de profissionais da saúde e de áreas de apoio atuantes em Centro Cirúrgico. Método: estudo explanatório sequencial de métodos mistos. A etapa quantitativa abrangeu 172 profissionais da saúde e de apoio em oito Centros Cirúrgicos de um complexo hospitalar. Aplicou-se o Questionário de Atitudes de Segurança/Centro Cirúrgico . Na etapa qualitativa subsequente, 16 profissionais participaram do Grupo Focal. Utilizaram-se métodos fotográficos na perspectiva do pensamento ecológico e restaurativo, e a análise dos dados ocorreu de maneira integrada, por conexão. Resultados: o escore geral, por agrupamento de Centros Cirúrgicos, com base nos domínios do Questionário de Atitudes de Segurança/Centro Cirúrgico, revela percepção favorável do clima de segurança, com destaque para os domínios Percepção do Estresse, Comunicação no Ambiente Cirúrgico, Clima de Segurança e Percepção do Desempenho Profissional. A análise global do domínio Comunicação e Colaboração entre as Equipes mostra-se positiva e é corroborada pelos dados da etapa qualitativa, na qual destaca-se a importância da interação e da comunicação entre as equipes de saúde como fundamentais para o trabalho diário. Conclusão: a percepção das atitudes de segurança entre os profissionais da saúde e de apoio foi positiva. A percepção da equipe de enfermagem se destaca como mais próxima ou favorável a atitudes condizentes com a cultura de segurança.

Advanced practices for care management: reflections on the Brazilian Nursing.

OBJECTIVE: to explain about the Advanced Nursing Practice and to discuss the possibilities of the Advanced Practice for the management of nursing care in Brazil. METHOD: this is a theoretical-reflexive trial, based on the international literature on advanced practices in nursing and analysis relevant to the profession and to the Brazilian context. RESULTS: the object of the study was described in the following driving axes: Advanced Practice Nurse: international examples and Brazilian reality; Reflections on the care management by the Advanced Practice Nurse in Brazil. Autonomy, qualified training, leadership and performance based on scientific evidences as the foundation of the best care management by the Advanced Nursing Practice, stand out. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: while early and challenging, the work of Brazilian nursing towards advanced professional practice seems to be interesting, since the possibilities of managing the care of this modality of nurses' performance are evident.

Depressão entre pessoas idosas hospitalizadas: estudo de métodos mistos / Depression among hospitalized older adults: a mixed methods study / Depression among hospitalized older adults: a mixed methods study

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar a presença de sinais e sintomas de depressão em pessoas idosas hospitalizadas e sua autopercepção sobre este problema de saúde. Métodos: pesquisa de métodos mistos do desenho paralelo convergente e ênfase qualitativa. Doze idosos internados durante o período de 22 a 27 de outubro de 2021 em um hospital do Sul do Brasil, selecionados por conveniência, responderam à entrevista e ao Inventário de Depressão de Beck-II, além da extração documental de variáveis demográficas e clínicas. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e apresentados em categorias temáticas, com articulação em joint display e integração interpretativa. Resultados: os resultados foram organizados em três categorias temáticas: Sinais e sintomas de depressão entre idosos na hospitalização; Desafios enfrentados por idosos hospitalizados que implicam na saúde mental; Elementos de aporte à saúde mental e concepção da depressão entre idosos hospitalizados. Conclusão/Considerações finais: o estudo identificou sinais e sintomas de depressão e os desafios que as pessoas idosas enfrentam, que incluem a própria hospitalização; a sua concepção sobre a depressão e os mecanismos de aporte à sua saúde mental, com destaque à fé. Oportunizou um espaço de fala e escuta ativa dentro do cenário hospitalar, lançando luz sobre a temática.

Resumen Objective: to identify the presence of signs and symptoms of depression among hospitalized older adults and their self-perception about this health problem. Methods: convergent parallel mixed method research with qualitative emphasis. Twelve older adults hospitalized during the period from October 22 to 27, 2021, in a hospital in Southern Brazil were selected by convenience. The participants were interviewed and answered the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and demographic and clinical variables were extracted from medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in thematic categories, with a joint display format and interpretive integration. Results: results were organized into three thematic categories: Signs and symptoms of depression among older adults in hospitalization; Challenges faced by hospitalized older adults that affect mental health; Elements of mental health support and conception of depression among hospitalized older adults. Conclusion/Final Considerations: the study identified signs and symptoms of depression and the challenges faced by older adults, which include hospitalization, their conception about depression, and mental health support mechanisms, with emphasis on faith. It provided an opportunity for speaking and active listening within the hospital setting, shedding light on the topic.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the presence of signs and symptoms of depression among hospitalized older adults and their self-perception about this health problem. Methods: convergent parallel mixed method research with qualitative emphasis. Twelve older adults hospitalized during the period from October 22 to 27, 2021, in a hospital in Southern Brazil were selected by convenience. The participants were interviewed and answered the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and demographic and clinical variables were extracted from medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in thematic categories, with a joint display format and interpretive integration. Results: results were organized into three thematic categories: Signs and symptoms of depression among older adults in hospitalization; Challenges faced by hospitalized older adults that affect mental health; Elements of mental health support and conception of depression among hospitalized older adults. Conclusion/Final Considerations: the study identified signs and symptoms of depression and the challenges faced by older adults, which include hospitalization, their conception about depression, and mental health support mechanisms, with emphasis on faith. It provided an opportunity for speaking and active listening within the hospital setting, shedding light on the topic.

Classificação de pacientes e dimensionamento de pessoal de enfermagem em unidade de internação pediátrica / Patient classification and nursing staff dimensioning in a pediatric inpatient unit / Clasificación de pacientes y dimensionamiento del personal de enfermería en una unidad de hospitalización pediátrica

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a implantação do Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes e o dimensionamento do pessoal de enfermagem em unidade de internação pediátrica. Método: estudo descritivo, transversal e retrospectivo, realizado em um hospital universitário do Centro-Oeste do Brasil. Depois da implantação do Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes pediátricos, compilaram-se dados das classificações do nível de complexidade assistencial (N=4.639) entre pacientes (n=608) internados de janeiro a dezembro de 2019. Empregou-se análise estatística descritiva, incluindo metodologia própria para dimensionamento de pessoal. Resultados: houve prevalência de pacientes de cuidados intermediários. Pelo dimensionamento do pessoal, constatou-se superávit (+10) de trabalhadores de nível médio, e o quantitativo de enfermeiros projetado (seis) era compatível com o disponível. Conclusão: a implantação/emprego estratégico do Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes foi indispensável para a previsão de pessoal de enfermagem pediátrica, considerando que o superávit de pessoal constatado deve ser apreciado com cautela.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the implementation of the Patient Classification System and the dimensioning of the nursing staff in a pediatric inpatient unit. Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional, and retrospective study, carried out at a university hospital in the Midwest of Brazil. After the implementation of the Pediatric Patient Classification System, we compiled data from the classifications of the level of care complexity (N=4,639) among patients (n=608) admitted from January to December 2019. Descriptive statistical analysis was employed, including proprietary methodology for staff sizing. Results: there was a prevalence of intermediate care patients. According to the staff dimensioning, there was a surplus (+10) of mid-level workers, and the projected number of nurses (six) was compatible with the available number. Conclusion: the strategic implementation/employment of the Patient Classification System was indispensable for the pediatric nursing staffing forecast, considering that the staffing surplus found should be appreciated with caution.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir la implantación del Sistema de Clasificación de Pacientes y el dimensionamiento del personal de enfermería en una unidad de hospitalización pediátrica. Método: estudio descriptivo, transversal, retrospectivo, realizado en un hospital universitario del Centro-Oeste de Brasil. Tras la implantación del Sistema de Clasificación de Pacientes Pediátricos, se recopilaron los datos de las clasificaciones del nivel de complejidad asistencial (N=4.639) entre los pacientes (n=608) ingresados de enero a diciembre de 2019. Se utilizó el análisis estadístico descriptivo, incluida nuestra propia metodología de dimensionamiento del personal. Resultados: prevalencia de pacientes de cuidados intermedios. En cuanto a la dimensión del personal, se constató un superávit (+10) de trabajadores de nivel medio, y el número de enfermeros proyectado (seis) era compatible con el disponible. Conclusión: la implementación/empleo estratégico del Sistema de Clasificación de Pacientes fue indispensable para la previsión del personal de enfermería pediátrica, considerando que el excedente de personal encontrado debe ser apreciado con cautela.

Satisfação, autoconfiança e autoeficácia no uso da simulação clínica: comparação entre acadêmicos e profissionais da saúde / Satisfaction, self-confidence and self-efficacy in the use of clinical simulations: comparisons between health undergraduates and professionals

RESUMO Objetivo analisar os níveis de satisfação, autoconfiança e autoeficácia no uso da simulação clínica entre acadêmicos e profissionais da saúde. Métodos estudo transversal, baseado no Design Science Research Methodology, com 156 profissionais e 149 acadêmicos da área de saúde, que participaram da capacitação para uso de equipamentos de proteção individual na pandemia da COVID-19, mediada por Prática Deliberada em Ciclos Rápidos. Os participantes responderam ao questionário sociolaboral e escalas validadas. Utilizou-se análise descritiva, testes Qui-quadrado e t Student em amostras independentes para análise de dados, considerando-se significativo p<0,05. Resultados verificou-se altos níveis gerais de satisfação (média ± desvio-padrão: 4,72±0,58), autoconfiança (4,44±0,78) e autoeficácia (4,03±1,17) para itens favoráveis). Na comparação, identificou-se diferenças estatísticas significativas em sete itens da escala de satisfação dos estudantes e autoconfiança com aprendizagem, e seis da escala de autoeficácia geral com p<0,05. Conclusão os acadêmicos apresentaram maiores médias relacionadas à satisfação e autoconfiança com aprendizagem, enquanto profissionais apresentaram maiores médias relacionadas à autoeficácia, resultados que corroboram para continuidade de práticas envolvendo simulação clínica, propiciando segurança e qualidade aos procedimentos. Contribuições para a prática os resultados apontam que as atividades contribuíram positivamente, potencializando oportunidades de aprendizagem e vivências práticas, que refletem na excelência das rotinas.

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze the levels of satisfaction, self-confidence, and self-efficacy in clinical simulations among health undergraduates and professionals. Methods cross-sectional study based on Design Science Research Methodology, with 156 health professionals and 149 health undergraduates who participated in an educational session about personal protective equipment use during the COVID-19 pandemic, mediated by Rapid-Cycle Deliberate Practice. Participants responded to a social and work-related questionnaire and to validated scales. For descriptive analysis of independent samples, Chi-squared test and Student's t were used considering p<0.05 as significant. Results we found generally high satisfaction levels (mean ± standard deviation: 4.72±0.58), self-confidence (4.44±0.78), and self-efficacy (4.03±1.17) for favorable items. There were significant statistical differences in seven items in the scale of satisfaction and self-confidence with learning in students, and in six items of the general self-efficacy scale, with p<0.05. Conclusion undergraduates showed higher means of satisfaction and self-confidence with learning, while professionals had higher means of self-efficacy. These results can collaborate for the continuity of clinical simulation practices, increasing procedural safety and quality. Contributions to practice the results show that the activities had a positive contribution, increasing learning opportunities and practical experiences that reflect on the excellence of the routine.

Comparison of patient classification systems for dimensioning nursing staff / Comparación entre sistemas de clasificación de pacientes para el dimensionamiento del personal de enfermería / Comparação entre sistemas de classificação de pacientes para o dimensionamento do pessoal de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare nursing staff workload and dimensioning measured by two patient classification systems. Method: Cross-sectional study, developed in a clinical inpatient unit of a large hospital in southern Brazil, between June and August 2022. Included patients (n = 260) were assessed through two different patient classification systems. The dimensioning calculation provided by the standard and descriptive statistics were applied. Results: Of the total number of patients, 1,248 classifications were performed with each of the classification systems. One of the instruments showed a concentration of demand for minimal care (54.5%) and the other for intermediate care (63.4%). The anticipation of required nursing hours was discrepant (235.58 and 298.16 hours), as well as the projected nursing staff, which was of 53 and 67 workers, respectively. Conclusion: Measurement of workload and dimensioning were different when using two patient classification systems in the same sample. Additional accuracy studies shall be carried out.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comparar la carga de trabajo y el dimensionamiento del personal de enfermería medidod por dos sistemas de clasificación de pacientes. Método: Estudio transversal, desarrollado en una unidad clínica de hospitalización de un gran hospital en el sur de Brasil, entre junio y agosto de 2022. Los pacientes incluidos (n = 260) fueron evaluados utilizando dos sistemas de clasificación de pacientes diferentes. Se aplicó el cálculo de dimensionamiento proporcionado por la norma y estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Del total de pacientes se realizaron 1.248 clasificaciones con cada uno de los sistemas de clasificación. Uno de los instrumentos mostró una concentración de la demanda de cuidados mínimos (54,5%) y otro de cuidados intermedios (63,4%). La previsión de horas de enfermería requeridas fue discrepante (235,58 y 298,16 horas), así como la proyección de enfermería dimensionada, que fue de 53 y 67 trabajadores, respectivamente. Conclusión: La medición y el dimensionamiento de la carga de trabajo fueron diferentes al utilizar dos sistemas de clasificación de pacientes en la misma muestra. Se sugiere que se lleven a cabo estudios de precisión adicionales.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a carga de trabalho e o dimensionamento do pessoal de enfermagem mensurados por dois sistemas de classificação de pacientes. Método: Estudo transversal, desenvolvido em uma unidade de internação clínica de um hospital de grande porte do sul do Brasil, entre junho e agosto de 2022. Os pacientes incluídos (n = 260) foram avaliados por dois diferentes sistemas de classificação de pacientes. Aplicou-se o cálculo de dimensionamento previsto pela norma e estatística descritiva. Resultados: Sobre o total de pacientes, foram realizadas 1.248 classificações com cada um dos sistemas de classificação. Um dos instrumentos demonstrou concentração de demanda de cuidados mínimos (54,5%) e outro de cuidados intermediários (63,4%). A previsão de horas de enfermagem requeridas foi discrepante (235,58 e 298,16 horas), bem como a projeção do pessoal de enfermagem dimensionado, que foi de 53 e 67 trabalhadores, respectivamente. Conclusão: A mensuração da carga de trabalho e o dimensionamento foram distintos ao se utilizar dois sistemas de classificação de pacientes numa mesma amostra. Sugere-se que sejam realizados estudos adicionais de acurácia.