The nursing research at the Brazilian National Cancer Institute: development, trends and perspectives

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the contribution of nurses to the building of knowledge in the area of oncology at a national level, to map the progression of Nursing research at the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA), to point out the topics most often addressed and the emerging research trends. The primary source used for this study was n the abstracts published in the catalogs of the Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Enfermagem ("Center for Studies and Research in Nursing" - CEPEn) from 1979 to 2000; the statements of research described in the purpose of manuscripts and theses written by INCA nurses in their formal post-graduation courses as well as the conclusions stated in the manuscripts and theses of nurses, working at INCA f or not. As a result of critical consideration, the trends and prospects on research in Oncologic Nursing have been indicated.