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[From nursing nightingalean pattern to Luhmann's social system: theoretical study]
Dirce Stein Backes1, Marli Terezinha Stein Backes, Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann
1Centro Universitário Franciscano, Curso de Enfermagem. Santa Maria-RS, Brasil. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Programa de Pós-Graduação de Enfermagem, Rio Grande-RS, Brasil. backesdirce@ig.com.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|September 7, 2013
Summary
This study proposes a new binary code for nursing, shifting focus from illness to health. It aims to establish nursing
Area of Science:
- Nursing Theory
- Social Systems Theory
- Knowledge Management
Context:
- Critiques the traditional health-disease binary code in healthcare.
- Highlights the limitations of disease-centric communication in nursing.
- Explores Niklas Luhmann's systems theory for nursing knowledge.
Purpose:
- To analyze and propose a distinct binary code for the nursing system.
- To identify and define nursing's unique knowledge base.
- To advocate for a health-focused communication paradigm in nursing.
Summary:
- Proposes a functional differentiation for nursing, moving beyond the health-disease code.
- Suggests 'health' as the core communication and intervention point for nursing.
- Emphasizes proactive health promotion and protection for individuals, families, and communities.
Impact:
- Could redefine nursing's role and knowledge base.
- May shift healthcare focus towards prevention and well-being.
- Offers a theoretical framework for advancing nursing science and practice.
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