Publications by authors named "Maria Cristina Mello"
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
November 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed nursing staff requirements in adult intensive care units (AICUs) based on COFEN Resolution 293/04 in six hospitals in São Paulo City.
- It found that the recommended nurse-to-patient ratios by COFEN were higher than what was actually implemented in these hospitals, highlighting a staffing challenge in Brazilian nursing.
- The research validated the care time standards suggested in the resolution, emphasizing their importance for determining the minimum staffing needed in AICUs.
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