Reflections on science in gerontological nursing: possibilities for its path - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

Reflections on science in gerontological nursing: possibilities for its path |

Scientific knowledge in Brazilian gerontological nursing has its beginnings more than 50 years ago, specifically in the mid-1970s, in line with the worldwide movement to recognize the complexity of population aging and its challenges in the social, cultural, political and public health spheres. Since then, scientific production in this field has been related to the expansion of Stricto Sensu Graduate Programs, national legislation and international guidelines, denoting its growth and scientific maturity.

Following this trend, important scientific communication vehicles have published the knowledge produced about gerontological nursing in the country. Among them, a bibliometric study on scientific production about older adults in the Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (REBEn - Brazilian Journal of Nursing) identified, between 2000 and 2006, the predominance of qualitative investigations, conducted in the hospital setting, highlighting the participation of Stricto Sensu Graduate Programs. It was also observed, in this time frame, the need to invest in research related to the nursing care process, from the perspective of health promotion and improvement of older adults’ quality of life⁽⁾.

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