Work environment of the nurse in clinical and surgical units

Abstract

Aim: to analyze the work environment of the nurse in medical and surgical clinic units. Method: mixed method research, with concomitant triangulation of data strategy. The quantitative data were collected with 27 nurses of a University Hospital of the South of Brazil, through the Brazilian Nursing Work Index Revised (B-NWI-R) and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Qualitative data were obtained from 14 interviews and treated using thematic analysis. Results: nurses have autonomy, a good relationship with physicians and an organizational support for nursing work. However, control over the environment is hampered by the lack of nursing staff and the assistance of support services. Conclusion: the study showed aspects that can improve the practice environment of nurses from medicalsurgical clinic units and contribute for the safety and quality of nursing care.

Keywords

• ambiente de trabalho
• organização e administração
• enfermagem
• pesquisa em administração de enfermagem
• hospitais públicos