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[Historical research: a tool for the professional development].

Margarida Vieira¹, Jorge Sousa Ferreira

¹Univesidade Católica Portuguesa.

Servir (Lisbon, Portugal)

|August 19, 2009

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Nursing history requires a new approach. This paper reviews historical research methods, emphasizing the need for better sources and broader audience engagement in nursing

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Area of Science:

Nursing History
Historical Research Methodology

Context:

Historians of nursing advocate for a reevaluation and rewriting of nursing history.
Current historical research in nursing faces challenges related to source accessibility and quality.

Purpose:

To review methods and procedures in historical research relevant to nursing.
To propose a new approach for defining historical questions and seeking meanings in nursing history.
To enhance the accessibility and impact of nursing history for a wider audience.

Summary:

The paper examines historical research techniques crucial for nursing history.
It highlights the critical role of sufficient, high-quality sources in historical inquiry.
A call for innovative approaches to formulating research questions and interpreting findings is made.

Impact:

This work aims to guide historians in conducting more robust and impactful nursing history research.
It encourages a broader engagement with nursing's past, making it more relevant to contemporary practice and scholarship.
By refining research methodologies, the paper seeks to elevate the visibility and understanding of nursing's historical contributions.