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Historical research: examining documentary sources.

J F Sweeney1

  • 1Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland.

Nurse Researcher
|March 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study explores the delayed recognition of intellectual disability nursing in Ireland (1921-1958). It analyzes social, political, and professional factors influencing this delay in nursing qualification and education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing History
  • Social History
  • Irish History

Background:

  • This research examines the historical development of intellectual disability nursing in the Republic of Ireland.
  • It focuses on the period between 1921 and 1958, a time of significant social and political change.

Observation:

  • The study employs an historical research design, utilizing documentary analysis.
  • Key principles for conducting such studies are outlined by John Sweeney.

Findings:

  • Intellectual disability nursing was not formally recognized with a professional qualification or education process until 1958.
  • The delay was influenced by a complex interplay of social, political, and professional contexts within Ireland.

Implications:

  • Understanding these historical contexts can inform current practices and policies in intellectual disability nursing.
  • This research highlights the importance of social and political factors in the evolution of specialized nursing fields.

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