
Expressões corporais no cuidado: uma contribuição à Comunicação da Enfermagem
2015; Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem; Volume: 68; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1590/0034-7167.2015680316i
ISSN1984-0446
AutoresRachel de Carvalho de Rezende, Rosane Mara Pontes de Oliveira, Sílvia Teresa Carvalho de Araújo, Tereza Cristina Felippe Guimarães, Fátima Helena do Espírito Santo, Isaura Setenta Porto,
Tópico(s)Social Representations and Identity
Resumoto classify body language used in nursing care, and propose "Body language in nursing care" as an analytical category for nursing communication.quantitative research with the systematic observation of 21:43 care situations, with 21 members representing the nursing teams of two hospitals. Empirical categories: sound, facial, eye and body expressions.sound expressions emphasized laughter. Facial expressions communicated satisfaction and happiness. Eye contact with members stood out in visual expressions. The most frequent body expressions were head movements and indistinct touches.nursing care team members use body language to establish rapport with patients, clarify their needs and plan care. The study classified body language characteristics of humanized care, which involves, in addition to technical, non-technical issues arising from nursing communication.
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