Publications by Ana Emilia Leal

Publications by authors named "Ana Emilia Leal"

Rev Lat Am Enfermagem

May 2018

The study aimed to evaluate how effectively the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method predicts nursing staff requirements in a Family Health service in São Paulo.
This descriptive and quantitative research involved defining health service types, calculating available work time, and determining nursing workload components and needs.
Results indicated a balanced workload for nursing technicians and a relevant application of the method to help identify nursing staffing needs, supporting universal health coverage.

Ana Emilia Leal's research primarily focuses on the application of staffing methodologies in healthcare settings, particularly emphasizing the prediction and optimization of nursing human resources.
One of her key studies investigates the effectiveness of the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need method in a Family Health service in São Paulo, employing a descriptive and quantitative approach.
The findings of her research provide valuable insights into determining appropriate nursing staff levels, enhancing patient care quality, and improving overall health service efficiency.