The role of nurses in the integration of care for people with chronic noncommunicable diseases

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the role of nurses in the integration of care for people with chronic noncommunicable diseases. Method: This was an integrated single-case study conducted with care coordinators and nurses, purposefully selected, with interviews, documentary analysis and computerized files as sources of evidence. Categorical analysis was used based on data organization using MAXQDA® software, version 2018. Results: Thirty-four professionals participated. Most of the professionals who held coordination positions were nurses. The categories clinical team integration and care integration and their subcategories increased understanding of the roles of nurses. Conclusion: The role of nurses in integrating care for people with chronic noncommunicable diseases was mainly focused on coordination of care, which occurred because of the different roles that they play and that give them autonomy to make decisions and place them in the front line to contribute to situations that required assertive attitudes, such as directing users within the care network.

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Main Authors:	Sousa,Solange Meira de, Bernardino,Elizabeth, Peres,Aida Maris, Martins,Maria Manuela, Gonçalves,Luciana Schleder, Lacerda,Maria Ribeiro
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342021000100533
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