The Roles and Functions of Occupational Health Nurses in Brazil and in the United States

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Maria Helena Palucci Marziale¹  Oi Saeng Hong²  Judy A. Morris²  Fernanda Ludmilla Rossi Rocha¹ 

[1],Universidade de São Paulo Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão PretoSP ,Brazil

关键词: Nursing;    Occupational Health;    Occupational Health Nursing;    Professional Practice;    Enfermagem;    Saúde do Trabalhador;    Enfermagem do Trabalho;    Prática Profissional;    Enfermería;    Salud Laboral;    Enfermería del Trabajo;    Práctica Profesional;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692010000200007

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Cross-sectional exploratory research developed to outline the roles and functions of occupational health nurses (OHNs) in Brazil and compare them with those in the United States. The sample consisted of 154 Brazilian occupational health nurses. First, the instrument Job Analysis Survey of Occupational Health Nursing Practice was translated into Portuguese, followed by data collection and data analysis, comparing the results of the proposed study in Brazil with the findings of a job delineation study conducted in the United States. It was found that most were women, white, between 41 and 50 years of age and working primarily at hospitals or medical centers as clinicians and managers/administrators. Besides, it was found that most Brazilian OHNs spend more time in managerial roles, followed by consultant and educator responsibilities while, in the United States, OHNs spend significantly more time in education/advisory roles.

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