Nightingale's and Semmelweis' postulates: vital power and contagion prevention as strategies to avoid infections

Authors

  • Telma Elisa Carraro Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000400011

Keywords:

infection control, nursing, care, prevention & control

Abstract

This qualitative research used observation as a data collection technique, guided by an instrument elaborated on the basis of Nightingale and Semmelweis' postulates: vital power/life and prevention/contagion. A brief history of infection control is offered from the focus of prevention/contagion. The postulate vital power/life is discussed, presenting the nursing care components deriving from it with a view to care development. This study recommends that both postulates - vital power/life and prevention/contagion - be considered in an articulated way as strategies to avoid infections.

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Published

2004-08-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Nightingale’s and Semmelweis’ postulates: vital power and contagion prevention as strategies to avoid infections. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(4), 650-657. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000400011