Abstract
Objective:
To understand the perception of health professionals as the humanized care in a adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Methods:
This qualitative study was conducted with 13 health professionals with higher education working in the ICU of a university hospital, in the north of Paraná State. The collection was made through semi-structured interviews and later submitted to content analysis, thematic modality.
Results:
Health professionals had difficulties in issuing a clear and objective definition of the concept of humanization. They also reported that routine added to the neurological level lowered the subjects and the enhancement of professional practice and influence the supply of humanized care.
Conclusion:
This study allowed the realization of a reflection based on the broad concept of humanization, combined with the daily difficulties that practitioners encounter in their applicability, showing a gap between theory and practice.
Keywords:
Humanization of Assistance; Intensive Care Units; Intensive Care