[Nursing practice in the health care of children at a basic health unit].
This study aimed at identifying nursing actions in the follow-up of growth and development of children under five years old who were assisted at two Basic Health Units in Franca, Brazil. The empirical study was based on observation of nursing activities in the vaccination, pre-consultation, post-consultation and newborn screening test collection sectors, using video recording. We concluded that basic follow-up actions concerning growth and development, breastfeeding stimulation, food orientation, vaccination and prevalent disease prevention are permeating nursing care, although in a fragmented way in communication and ties established with clients.
Figueiredo
Glória Lúcia
GL
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto/USP. zedealenca@uol.com.br
de Mello
Débora Falleiros
DF
D001938:Brazil; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011320:Primary Health Care