Interruption in the work of nursing professionals: conceptual analysis

to analyze the concept of "interruption in the work of nursing professionals". conceptual study according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant through integrative literature review. The study searched the databases using the descriptors: "Attention", "Attention Bias&qu...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2022-01, Vol.75 (2), p.e20201392-8
Main Authors: Freitas, Weslen Carlos Junior de, Menezes, Aline Carrilho, Mata, Luciana Regina Ferreira da, Lira, Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho, Januário, Letícia Helena, Ribeiro, Helen Cristiny Teodoro Couto
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Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
Concept Formation
Conceptual analysis
Drug dosages
Health services
Identification
Latin American literature
Literature reviews
Medical errors
Medical research
Nurses
NURSING
Nursing Care
Patient Safety
Professional ethics
Work
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Summary:to analyze the concept of "interruption in the work of nursing professionals". conceptual study according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant through integrative literature review. The study searched the databases using the descriptors: "Attention", "Attention Bias", "Health Personnel", "Nurses", "Patient Safety" and "Medical Malpractices". The sample consisted of 36 studies. the antecedents were alarms, answering phone calls, providing patient care, and lack of material/medicine. The defining attributes were pause, suspension, breakage, and intrusion. In relation to the consequences, the study highlighted the increase in frequency and severity of medication errors and change of focus. theconceptual analysis identified the attributes, antecedents, and consequences and allowed to build an operational definition for "interruption in the work of nursing professionals". It will contribute to the improvement of the work process and the creation of strategies that ensure safer care for the patient.
ISSN:0034-7167
1984-0446
1984-0446
DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1392