NURSING STAFF AND THE CARE DEVICES IN THE CHILDBIRTH PROCESS: FOCUS ON HUMANIZATION

Abstract

Objective: To know the devices enabling the humanization of care in the everyday of the nursing staff during the delivery process. Method: It is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, developed in a public maternity of the city of Maceió/AL, Brazil. The research participants were 15 professionals of the nursing team. The data were collected by means of free observation and semi-structured interviews, and they were submitted to analysis of categorical content by theme, as proposed by Bardin. Results: The welcoming and bond established with the woman, as well as the guidelines provided, lead the parturient woman to a sense of security and positively contribute to the childbirth process. Furthermore, it should also be noted that job satisfaction is shown as an important element for the development of a humanized care. Conclusion: The nursing team plays an important role in the care to the woman in the delivery process, thereby implementing important mechanisms in the conduction of the comprehensiveness of the care. Descriptors: Labor, Nursing staff, Humanization of Care.