Evaluation of the quality of pre-natal care offered by the nurse: exploratory research

Abstract

Objectives: to evaluate the pre-natal care rendered by the nurse; to analyze a nursing consultation as perceived by pregnant women. Method: exploratory, descriptive, qualitative research developed at a Family Health Clinic in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro. A population of the study consisted of 15 pregnant women, using an evaluation framework proposed by Avedis Donabedian. Results: the study was aimed at young pregnant women, married, the partner's participation not encouraged by the nurse, but the pre-natal visit assigned a positive score. The pre-natal room counted on the necessary equipment, but the card registration was inadequate. Conclusion: greater incentive regarding the partner’s presence is required, as well as coherence between the records inserted into the pregnant woman's card and the nurse's evaluation of the care provided.