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Community nursing research. Nuevo Leon, Mexico
C Rappsilber1, A A Castillo, E C Gallegos
1School of Nursing, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico.
Nursing and Health Care Perspectives
|August 14, 1999
Summary
Faculty synthesized 10 years of community health nursing research from graduate theses to guide practice and identify future needs. This synthesis resulted in a monograph and a proposed model.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Community Health Nursing
- Knowledge Synthesis
Background:
- A decade of community health nursing research was conducted by graduate students at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
- Faculty identified a need to consolidate this research into a cohesive document.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize 10 years of community health nursing research.
- To guide nursing practice and inform future research directions.
- To integrate findings into the broader body of nursing knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Review of 29 master's theses in community nursing from 1986-1993.
- Classification of studies based on principal focus.
- Synthesis of findings to identify common themes and phenomena.
Main Results:
- A 40-page monograph was produced, summarizing the research.
- A proposed model for community health nursing was developed.
- Identification of common phenomena and themes across studies.
Conclusions:
- The monograph serves as a valuable resource for community health nursing.
- The synthesis highlights key areas for future research.
- The proposed model offers a framework for practice and inquiry.