Articulation between nursing systems and operational procedures: nursing perspectives of milk banks

Abstract

Aim: to understand the articulation facets of Nursing Care Systematization with the regulations used by nurses of the Human Milk Bank. Method: a descriptive study of a qualitative approach, carried out from May to November2014, inthe seven milk banks of the State of Espírito Santo, where nine nurses were interviewed. The data were submitted to content analysis in the thematic modality. Results: after data analysis, the following categories emerged: Nurses' knowledge about Nursing Care Systematization for its applicability; The Nursing Care Systematization and the standard operating procedures in the human milk bank: an articulation of the nursing process. Conclusion: the need to implement the Nursing Care Systematization in this specialized location and the need to elaborate strategies that articulate the Nursing Care Systematization and Operational Procedures in Human Milk Banks were confirmed.