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Nursing in Brazil a critical-holistic perspective
Maria da Gloria M Wright1, Jaqueline Da Silva, Maria Cecilia Puntel de Almeida
1Demand Reduction Section, Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, CICAD, Multidimensional Security Secretariat, MSS, Organization of American States, OAS, USA. gwright@oas.org
Enfermeria Clinica
|February 22, 2011
Summary
Brazilian nursing is influenced by global and local factors, shaping its education and practice within socio-political realities. This study analyzes nursing as a social practice using a critical-holistic framework.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Sociology of Health
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The Brazilian healthcare system and its workforce are significantly impacted by national and international insecurities.
- Nursing in Brazil is historically and socio-politically situated, influencing its development and practice.
- Understanding these contexts is crucial for analyzing the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptualize nursing as a social practice within the Brazilian context.
- To analyze nursing education and professional practice using Wright's (2000) Critical-Holistic Paradigm.
- To examine how socio-economic and political realities shape nursing within scientific and technological domains.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of nursing as a social practice.
- Application of Wright's (2000) Critical-Holistic Paradigm.
- Examination of the interplay between socio-political factors, education, and practice in Brazilian nursing.
Main Results:
- Nursing in Brazil is a social practice deeply embedded in its socio-economic and political landscape.
- The Critical-Holistic Paradigm provides a framework for understanding the multifaceted influences on nursing.
- Both education and professional practice are shaped by broader societal forces and technological advancements.
Conclusions:
- Nursing in Brazil must be understood as a social practice influenced by historical, political, and economic factors.
- A critical-holistic approach is essential for comprehending the complexities of nursing education and practice.
- Addressing the socio-political realities is key to advancing the nursing profession in Brazil.
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