Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Reabilitação (Jun 2018)

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF REHABILITATION NURSING WORLDWIDE

  • Soraia Dornelles Schoeller,
  • Maria Manuela Martins,
  • Isabel Ribeiro,
  • Daniella Karine Souza Lima,
  • Maria Itayra Padilha,
  • Bárbara Pereira Gomes

DOI
https://doi.org/10.33194/rper.2018.v1.n1.01.4388
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 6 – 12

Abstract

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Aim: To describe and analyze the world landscape of rehabilitation nursing today. Method: Descriptive and Retrospectiv study, with research into databases of official sites from the International Council of nurses. Results: Of the 134 countries surveyed, 13 present rehabilitation nursing. There are common axes between countries and some differences, which gives specificities in each country. Discussion: Rehabilitation nursing stems from the sequels of soldiers at war. Conclusion: Rehabilitation Nursing is a philosophy of care, with the realization of specific and intentional care. We must move forward in the global construction and consolidation of the specialty.

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