El concepto de Reconocimiento y su utilidad para el campo de la enfermería / The concept of Recognition and its usefulness for the field of Nursing

OBJETIVO: identificar la relación existente entre el concepto de reconocimiento y su utilidad en el campo de la enfermería. METODOLOGÍA: se realizó un análisis de concepto utilizando la propuesta Walker y Avant, con la intención de examinar las características y atributos que definen el concepto de reconocimiento y su relación con la enfermería. CONCLUSIÓN: el concepto de reconocimiento posee características que favorecen la comprensión de fenómenos como la exclusión y discriminación a las que se ven expuestos los seres humanos y las comunidades. La enfermería no es ajena a estas problemáticas, pues debido a su constitución sociohistórica, el reconocimiento social ha sido escaso. En la actualidad, diversos movimientos promovidos por organizaciones públicas y privadas trabajan mancomunadamente a nivel global por una lucha de reconocimiento para la profesión

OBJECTIVE: to identify the relationship between the concept of recognition and its usefulness in the field of Nursing. METHODS: a concept analysis was carried out using the Walker and Avant proposal with the intention of examining the characteristics and attributes that define the concept of recognition and its usefulness in the field of Nursing. CONCLUSION: the concept of recognition has characteristics that favor the understanding of phenomena such as exclusion and discrimination to which human beings and communities are exposed. Nursing is not immune to these problems since due to its socio-historical constitution, social recognition has been scarce. At present, various movements promoted by public and private organizations are working together at the global for professional recognition

Retos de la enfermera como profesional europea / Challenges of the nursing profession at european level

La enfermería es una profesión de reclamo internacional, en especial bajo los marcos de la cooperación estudiantil y profesional promovidos por la Unión Europea. El alto porcentaje de movilidad de los profesionales pone de manifiesto la necesidad de facilitar su preparación e integración en un mercado laboral más allá de las fronteras nacionales. La Escola Superior de Saúde del Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre organizó el 2 y 3 de septiembre de 2015 la Reunión Internacional de Ciencias de la Salud ESS 2015 («Promoviendo lazos - Un nuevo reto para el futuro de las profesiones de la salud en Europa») para favorecer el intercambio y discutir los retos de la enfermera a nivel europeo. La diversidad laboral a la que se enfrentan las enfermeras en los distintos países pone de manifiesto la necesidad de crear una conciencia europea de la profesión que facilite la creación de lazos, la formación y una plataforma científica de intercambio para abordar la realidad actual del mercado laboral en la enfermería (AU)

Professional nurses are internationally sought after, a fact reinforced under the frames of exchange and cooperation promoted by the European Union. Given the high percentage of mobility shown by health professionals, nurses need a thorough preparation to facilitate their integration in the countries where they are likely to develop their professional careers. In order to promote exchange and facilitate discussion between nurses from different European countries, the Health School of the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (Portugal), organized on the 2nd and 3rd of September the International Health Sciences Meeting ESS 2015 («Promoting bonds - A new challenge for the future of health professions in Europe»). The diverse working conditions that nurses are faced with in different countries highlight the need to foster awareness of the profession at European level, facilitating ties, exchange and scientific platforms to address the current reality of the labor market (AU)

Political dreams, practical boundaries: the case of the Nursing Minimum Data Set, 1983-1990.

The initial development of the Nursing Minimum Data Set (NMDS) was analyzed based on archival material from Harriet Werley and Norma Lang, two nurses involved with the project, and American Nurses Association materials. The process of identifying information to be included in the NMDS was contentious. Individual nurses argued on behalf of particular data because of a strong belief in how nursing practice (through information collection) should be structured. Little attention was paid to existing practice conditions that would ultimately determine whether the NMDS would be used.

Enfoque histórico de la profesión de enfermería / No disponible

El siguiente artículo trata de un enfoque evolutivo de laprofesión de la Enfermería desde los albores de la humanidadhasta la actualidad, revisando cuáles han sido los principalesfactores que han ido modificando su configuracióny lo siguen haciendo en la actualidad ya que sólo conociendoel pasado, se conoce el marco actual donde se desarrollala profesión de enfermería y también su proyecciónfutura, ya que se trata de un proceso dinámico y evolutivo.De esta manera se conoce cuál ha sido el papel desempeñadopor la enfermería en cada época de la historia y porende, el papel que desempeña en la actualidad(AU)

The following article is an evolutionary approach tothe nursing profession since the dawn of mankind untilthe present, reviewing what had been the main factorsthat have been changing their configuration and are doingit now because only by knowing the past , called the currentframework is developed where the nursing professionand its future projection, since it is a dynamic and evolvingprocess. Thus what has been called the role of nursingin every period of history and thus the role currently(AU)

Problematizing special observation in psychiatry: Foucault, archaeology, genealogy, discourse and power/knowledge.

Special observation by mental health professionals is the recommended approach for those people deemed as at risk or risky. Recent research and academic writing have challenged the benefits of observing people/patients who are defined as 'at risk', and a more human engagement process is being recommended. Despite this assault, practice has not changed substantively, suggesting a need for a thorough exploration and questioning of the practices and process. The paper outlines three Foucaultian approaches to historical analysis. It applies aspects of Foucault's archaeology/genealogy, discourse and power/knowledge to explore the practices of special observation as a means of controlling risk, especially suicide risk. We identify the regulatory function of the 'gaze', professional codes and government policy in relation to restricting professional practices. We argue that observation can be related to moral therapy, wherein the person relinquishes madness for responsibility through a disciplinary process and, in governing risk, a 'professional industry' is created. The regulation of statements about people with mental health issues are exposed and related to what can be said and done by professionals. Finally, we look at productive power in relation to observation, and how it is intimately related to resistance. We conclude with 'soft' recommendations for practice discursively produced through the writing of the paper.

Embracing bioethics in neonatal intensive care, part I: evolving toward neonatal evidence-based ethics.

Ethical treatment dilemmas are not new to the NICU. With technologic advances over the past 20 years, NICU care has developed rapidly, and survival rates have improved for some of the tiniest and most critically ill infants. In guiding clinical practice, however, standards in evidenced-based medicine have often superseded standards in evidence-based ethics. Part I of this article presents a historical review of neonatal care and an overview of cases that have set precedents in neonatal ethical debate. It also includes recommendations for enhancing the skills of neonatal nurses as patient advocates in NICU ethical issues, an area that is, at times, controversial and baffling to clinicians.

Male pelvic floor: history and update.

Our understanding of the male pelvic floor has evolved over more than 2,000 years. Gradually medical science has sought to dispel ancient myths and untruths. The male pelvic floor has many diverse functions. Importantly, it helps to support the abdominal contents, maintains urinary and fecal continence, and plays a major role in gaining and maintaining penile erection. Weakness of the male pelvic floor muscles may cause urinary and fecal incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Function may be restored in each of these areas by a comprehensive pelvic floor muscle training program. Spasm of the pelvic floor muscles may produce pain and require relaxation techniques. Additional research is needed to add further evidence to our knowledge base.