Health care models and the building of nursing knowledge and practice

This is a reflective paper focused on the origins and main characteristics of the epidemiological and clinical models, their connections with the health care models currently adopted in Brazil, and the construction of Nursing knowledge in this context. From this perspective, the authors propose a re...

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Published inRevista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P Vol. 40; no. 2; p. 292
Main Authors Lucena, Amalia de Fátima, Paskulin, Lisiane Manganelli Girardi, de Souza, Mariana Fernandes, de Gutiérrez, Maria Gaby Rivero
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Brazil 01.06.2006
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Brazil
Delivery of Health Care - standards
Education, Nursing
Models, Organizational
Brazil
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Summary:This is a reflective paper focused on the origins and main characteristics of the epidemiological and clinical models, their connections with the health care models currently adopted in Brazil, and the construction of Nursing knowledge in this context. From this perspective, the authors propose a re-thinking of Nursing knowledge and practice, pointing out possibilities for expanding the Nursing field, as well as the boundaries and challenges to be overcome by the area professionals.
ISSN:0080-6234