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[Nursing history research groups: a Brazilian reality]
Maria Itayra Padilha1, Miriam Susskind Borenstein, Maria Aline Lima Carvalho
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil. padilha@nfr.ufsc.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|March 24, 2012
Summary
Brazilian nursing history research groups are active, producing significant scholarly work and engaging many students. Strengthening interdisciplinary connections is crucial for advancing the field.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- History of Science
- Brazilian Nursing History
Context:
- Explores the landscape of nursing history research in Brazil.
- Examines the integration of nursing history research with academic programs.
- Utilizes a qualitative, documentary approach from July 2008 to March 2010.
Purpose:
- To investigate the activities of nursing history research groups in Brazil.
- To analyze the connections between these research groups and nursing education.
- To identify the scope and output of historical nursing research.
Summary:
- Identified 34 research groups focused on nursing history.
- Documented substantial production of bibliographical materials and research lines.
- Observed significant participation of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Revealed a communication network among groups with similar research interests.
Impact:
- Highlights the productivity and student involvement in Brazilian nursing history research.
- Suggests a need for enhanced interdisciplinarity to advance historical nursing knowledge.
- Emphasizes the importance of strengthening research lines for future development.
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