Evidence on Nursing Administration Epistemology

Area of Science:

• Nursing Administration
• Epistemology
• Knowledge Construction

Background:

• Nursing Administration knowledge construction in Brazil requires critical epistemological assessment.
• The field's epistemological repertoire is currently underdeveloped.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically reflect on the epistemological aspects of knowledge construction in Nursing Administration in Brazil.
• To assess the current state of epistemological development in the field.

Main Methods:

• Theoretical reflection.
• Critical analysis of epistemological underpinnings.

Main Results:

• The epistemological foundation of Nursing Administration knowledge is nascent.
• Research products in Nursing Administration are often diluted, lacking clear distinction from other nursing domains (care, research, teaching).

Conclusions:

• There is a pressing need for new scientific evidence in Nursing Administration.
• Formulating targeted research questions can help delineate phenomena specific to Nursing Administration as a distinct area of research knowledge.