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Care conceptions: an analysis of Ph.D. dissertations presented in a nursing graduate program

Care, in its different dimensions and interfaces, has been an object of study for health care professionals, in which experiences and results have been influencing health care and nursing practices. Scientific production is increasing in the sense of rescuing and making the dynamic movements of care more visible. Under this perspective, the aim of this study was defined to analyze the care conceptions expressed in the doctorate dissertations of a nursing graduate program. The investigation was characterized as bibliographical of a qualitative nature. A universe of 34 theses, totaling 111 presented from the year 1995 to 2005, was used as an investigative sample. The appraised theses approach the inclusion and interactivity of the care and how much is internalized in doing and thinking on a daily basis in Nursing and society. Each author introduces his/her world vision, his/her life referential, and his/her professional practice in the elaboration of their conceptions and care.

Nursing; Nursing research; Graduate nursing education


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