title: [The opinion of nurses concerning the shift transfer].
abstract: The study intends to survey nurse's opinions regarding shift changes in their workplaces. It aims deepening our knowledge about how this activity contributes to the work organization, considering the process of caring in nursing. We emphasize the importance of shift change and of data gathered by nursing staff as a connecting link of the health system. They are fundamental activities for the unit work organization, being a decisive factor to maintain the quality of the assistance, since they allow updating information about the patient and nursing actions adjustment.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Assistência e Orientação Profissional, Escola de Enfermagem, UFRGS.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Magalhães
authors.forename: C da S
authors.initials: Cda S
authors.lastname: Pires
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Keretzky
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009737:Nursing Records; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning
vernacular_title: Opinião de enfermeiros sobre a passagem de plantão.