title: Administration of patient care: theoretical aspects.
abstract: In Brazilian hospitals, nursing administrations place priority on the interests of the hospital and doctors. But according to the authors the focus should centre more on the patient. Below, they present their case based on behavioural theory.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Trevizan
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mendes
mesh_terms: D001525:Behavioral Sciences; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards; D009742:Nursing Theory; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives