“Autopercepción del Rol de la Enfermería en la Atención Primaria de Salud”

Abstract

Nursing is one of the most important professions in health care, especially concerning the promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, treatment, and recovery of health. Objective: To evaluate the self-perception of the nursing role in primary health care (PHC) in Déleg Canton, July - October 2022. Methodology: Qualitative-quantitative study, descriptive and grounded theory type, through a semi-structured interview, where information was collected from ten nursing professionals in PHC. Results: Among the sociodemographic data, 100% of the participating population is female, with an age range from 30 to 58 years and an average of 47.8; in terms of years of service, the content goes from 7 to 34 years with an average of 15.6 years; in the level of education, 70% hold a third level degree and 30% a fourth level degree. The self-perception of the role of nursing functions in PHC among the staff is optimal and satisfactory because there is a good relationship among colleagues, providing quality care to patients and testing their theoretical and practical knowledge. Conclusion: Self-perception within the nursing role in PHC allows us to improve the quality of care, prioritizing intra and extra-mural activities.