Geertz' interpretive theory and care management: visualizing nurses' social practice

Authors

  • Adelina Giacomelli Prochnow Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Joséte Luzia Leite Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000400018

Keywords:

nursing, management, culture

Abstract

This paper presents a theoretical reflection on hospital nursing care management and Geertz' Interpretive Theory of Culture. We discuss some significant elements of culture in management, based on the theoretical reference frameworks of nursing, administration and anthropology. In these, the importance of cultural diversity is highlighted as an innovative resource to expand the vision of human integrity, valuing divergences, respect and sharing, which are important for nurses in the construction of their social practice.

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Published

2005-08-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2005)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Geertz’ interpretive theory and care management: visualizing nurses’ social practice. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(4), 583-590. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000400018