2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2011.01526.x
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The results of a pilot time‐and‐motion study in three Australian hospitals: Where do we spend our time?

Abstract: Aim:  To quantify the time nine dietitians spend on different tasks in the inpatient setting and to describe the main dietetic goals for the patients managed. Methods:  We used a direct non‐participatory observational method and observed hospital dietitians during a typical work shift. The data were then sorted into six categories. Results:  A total of 286 hours and 45 minutes was observed across two collection time periods. On average the dietitians spent 18.3% in direct patient contact, 40.4% in indirect pat… Show more

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“…Poucos estudos têm investigado as práticas de trabalho do nutricionista clínico, especialmente acerca do tempo requerido por estes profissionais na prestação do cuidado aos pacientes internados (84,115,117,119,120,(121)(122)(123) .…”
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“…Poucos estudos têm investigado as práticas de trabalho do nutricionista clínico, especialmente acerca do tempo requerido por estes profissionais na prestação do cuidado aos pacientes internados (84,115,117,119,120,(121)(122)(123) .…”
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“…Na literatura, é possível encontrar instrumentos desenvolvidos para verificação da carga de trabalho dos nutricionistas clínicos (119)(120)(121)(122) , mas há diferenças entre os agrupamentos das intervenções/atividades apresentados em cada uma das publicações.…”
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