Politics and power in gerontological nursing in Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342012000500022Keywords:
Aged, Geriatric nursing, History of nursing, Politics, Power (Psychology)Abstract
The objective of the present study was to identify the politic activities implemented by gerontological nursing in Brazil in the period spanning 1970 to 1996, which aimed at making it an effective specialty in elderly care. This descriptive-qualitative study was performed using a historical approach, using thematic oral history. Fourteen nurses, pioneers in the field, took part in the study. The following categories were identified: 1) Political organization of the field; and 2) Relationship between the field and the State. Results identified the following examples of political activities: traveling throughout Brazil, aimed at getting researchers interested in the theme; creating the Scientific Department of Gerontological Nursing; and assuming an effective participation in the creation of public policies in the country. The specialty is aware of the political relevance for its construction and has been making efforts to achieve recognition as a field of knowledge within the multidisciplinary team of elderly care.Downloads
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2012-10-01
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Kletemberg, D. F., & Padilha, M. I. (2012). Politics and power in gerontological nursing in Brazil. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 46(5), 1192-1199. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342012000500022