Comparison of Nursing dependency levels and sizing between clinical and surgical inpatient units
João Lucas Campos de Oliveira,
Nicole Hertzog Rodrigues,
Aline Marques Acosta
et al.
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-in… Show more
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