NURSING MANAGEMENT MODELS: A MECHANISM FOR (DIS) AGREEMENTS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the nursing management models of university hospitals in Brazil, Portugal and Spain. Material and Method: Qualitative research with a comprehensive and exploratory approach, developed with 39 nurses in three different hospitals from September 2019 to February 2020. The thematic analysis proposed by Minayo was adopted as a method. Results: Two categories were identified: when the nursing management model promotes disagreements, with emphasis on the centralization and fragmentation of work; intensification and flexibility of the workday; work demotivation; and lack of incentive for training and qualification. And the second category when the nursing management model promotes agreements emphasizing teamwork, continuing education as a management tool, as well as participatory and shared management initiatives. Conclusion: This study will probably favor future discussions on agreements and disagreements regarding nursing management in its various training and working settings, thus contributing to the consolidation of the nursing profession in management participation. Moreover, it can also help promote improvements in nursing management and the professional recognition of the nurse manager.