The concept of communicative action: a contribution to nursing consultation

Authors

  • Márcia Maria Tavares Machado Universidade Federal do Ceará; Faculdade de Medicina
  • Glória da Conceição Mesquita Leitão Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Francisco Uribam Xavier de Holanda Universidade Federal do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000500017

Keywords:

nursing, communication, nursing^i2^sphiloso

Abstract

Nurses often adopt a mechanist view, perceiving the individual from a biological standpoint and giving little attention to psychological, historical and cultural aspects. This evidences the need for a more humane approach, in which the communication between nurses and health service users can be achieved with more comprehension and participation. The aim of this paper is to introduce the concepts of language and communication in nursing consultation, using as a theoretical and conceptual framework Jürgen Habermas' theory of universal pragmatism. In nurses' everyday routine, it is important to intermediate and adapt knowledge and technical skills with a view to effective performance in humanized care for individuals and the community. The dialogic practice, through reflexive and participative communicative action by nurses, is needed for more humane care.

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Published

2005-10-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 5 (2005)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

The concept of communicative action: a contribution to nursing consultation. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(5), 723-728. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000500017