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Cultural studies: new perspectives on research possibilities in nursing
Maria Henriqueta Luce Kruse1, Carla da Silveira Dornelles1, Kelly Ribeiro de Freitas Viana1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Escola de Enfermagem. Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
Objective:
To reflect on the research possibilities in nursing, especially in the field of cultural studies.
Methods:
Theoretical-reflexive study based on research from the perspective of cultural studies and some aspects of the thoughts of Michel Foucault.
Results:
The results expose research conducted by the Group of Cultural Studies in Health and Nursing Education of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.
Final Words:
Cultural Studies, as a trans-disciplinary field, allow reflection on the constitution of subjects and their relationship with the cultural demands of an era. As a theoretical framework, it can be used for the study of healthcare, especially nursing.
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