An analysis of how nurses are prepared for home care

Authors

  • Emília Luigia Saporiti Angerami Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Daisy Leslie Steagall-Gomes Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000200002

Keywords:

home care nursing, formation, curriculum

Abstract

The authors observed that there is a tendency towards looking after the sick at home. Therefore they have carried-out this analysis of how nurses are prepared for home care. There are four historical periods with important bearings that have directly or indirectly influenced Brazilian nursing profession and education since 1923, the authors searched within the basic curriculum. To find references about home care in the courses oriented to public health. The analysis confirms a tendency in this area, both in public and private health services. However Nursing Schools are not considering yet these areas that will be really important in the near future.

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Published

1996-07-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

An analysis of how nurses are prepared for home care. (1996). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 4(2), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000200002