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[Neonatal nursing: analysis of publications indexed in computerized databases]
Ana Paula Almeida1, Amélia Fumiko Kimura
1Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|December 26, 2003
Summary
This study analyzed scientific knowledge production in neonatal nursing from 1990-2000. The caring process emerged as the most frequent research theme in neonatal nursing publications.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Neonatal Care
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Scientific knowledge production in specialized nursing fields requires systematic analysis.
- Understanding trends in neonatal nursing research is crucial for advancing evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the scientific knowledge production within neonatal nursing.
- To map the landscape of research published between 1990 and 2000.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, descriptive study design was employed.
- Data were extracted from computerized databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, and LILACS.
- Specific search terms were used to retrieve relevant publications on neonatal nursing.
Main Results:
- A total of 3,576 publications were identified.
- The majority of publications (61.12%) were indexed in CINAHL.
- The caring process was the most prevalent theme, accounting for 41.45% of analyzed publications.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a quantitative overview of neonatal nursing research output.
- The caring process is a significant focus within the field of neonatal nursing.
- Further research can build upon these findings to guide future scientific inquiry.