[Nursing education research groups in Brazil].

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education Research
• Health Sciences
• Latin American Studies

Background:

• Nursing education research groups in Brazil are crucial for scientific production in Latin America.
• Understanding the structure and composition of these groups is essential for strategic development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the organization of nursing education research groups in Brazil.
• To analyze the composition of researchers, students, and technicians within these groups.
• To identify challenges hindering research development in Brazilian nursing education.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative, descriptive, and documentary study.
• Utilized census data from 2006.
• Data collected from the CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) database website.

Main Results:

• Brazil hosts 47 nursing education research groups with 412 researchers (91% with postgraduate degrees).
• Groups include 307 students (92% undergraduates) and 112 technicians (75% nursing professionals).
• Only 9% of students received young investigator grants, highlighting a critical gap.

Conclusions:

• Brazilian nursing education research groups are substantial and contribute significantly to regional scientific output.
• Key challenges include limited interdisciplinary collaboration, weak ties between education and practice, and regional research disparities.
• Addressing these challenges is vital for advancing nursing knowledge and practice in Brazil and Latin America.