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Maria Angélica de Almeida Peres1, Lygia Paim1, Marcos Antonio Gomes Brandão1
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 12, 2020
Summary
This study emphasizes user and family autonomy as central to Best Practices in nursing in Brazil. Enhancing nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Practices
- Patient Autonomy
Background:
- Nursing autonomy has evolved significantly in knowledge and care practices.
- Centrality of user and family autonomy is increasingly recognized in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the role of professional, user, and family autonomy in Best Practices in nursing in Brazil.
- To analyze the integration of autonomy into nursing care and its impact on patient-centered practices.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical-reflective study.
- Retrospective analysis of the evolution of nursing autonomy.
Main Results:
- Autonomy in nursing care fosters active participation of users and their families.
- User and family involvement are integral to Best Practices in nursing.
Conclusions:
- Institutional commitment to postgraduate nursing education is crucial.
- Increased autonomy for nurses enhances the quality of Best Practices in nursing.
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