Population subdivision among mou¯on sheep Ovis gmelini ewes and ranging behaviour of rams were investigated in the Caroux-Espinouse massif (southern France). Radio-tracking data from 32 ewes and 41 rams monitored in the course of a 10-year study were used to identify female units and to document the movement patterns of males during the rutting period. Cluster analyses, based on the distance between arithmetic centres and on the degree of overlap of locations, were computed. Ewes were found to be partitioned in three or four main units to which they were faithful. Movement patterns of rams were much more variable: half were faithful to a rutting range, overlapping one or more unit(s), and the others were not. We suggest that a combination of social and spatial attachment could explain this ranging behaviour. Females build up their spatial habits following their mothers and, when adults, they occupy the area where they have been reared. Their spatial attachment is consistent with their social preferences for other females. Males balance between antagonistic spatial attachment and social preferences for other males, and differ in terms of spatial behaviour. The genetic implications are discussed.

Objective: The objective of this study is to understand how Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort has influenced research and clinical practice in nursing through the evolution of the concept. Development: This is a study of theoretical nature, resulting from the reading, analysis and reflection of different studies obtained through the literature review conducted in December 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal. The literature evidences the presence of the construct integral to several nursing taxonomies throughout time, and more recently, in several nursing theories. From the conceptual analysis, whatever the theoretical perspective, it is reaffirmed to be a phenomenon of interest, complex and multifaceted. Conclusion: It is understood that this reflection allows us to understand the phenomenon of comfort and how this concept has been studied and clarified, affirming its importance for the quality of nursing care.

Objetivo: el objetivo del estudio es comprender cómo la teoría del confort de Kolcaba ha influido en la investigación y la práctica clínica de la enfermería a través de la evolución del concepto. Desarrollo: Se trata de un estudio de carácter teórico, resultado de la lectura, análisis y reflexión de diferentes estudios obtenidos a través de la revisión bibliográfica realizada en diciembre de 2021 en Lisboa, Portugal. La literatura destaca la presencia del constructo integral en varias taxonomías de enfermería a lo largo del tiempo, y más recientemente, en varias teorías de enfermería. Desde el análisis conceptual, independientemente de la perspectiva teórica, se reafirma que se trata de un fenómeno de interés complejo y multifacético. Conclusión: se entiende que esta reflexión permite comprender el fenómeno del confort y cómo se ha estudiado y aclarado este concepto, afirmando su importancia para la calidad de los cuidados de enfermería.

Objetivo: o objetivo do estudo é compreender de que forma a Teoria do Conforto de Kolcaba influenciou a investigação e a prática clínica em enfermagem através da evolução do conceito. Desenvolvimento: trata-se de um estudo de natureza teórica, resultante da leitura, análise e reflexão de diferentes estudos obtidos por meio da revisão de literatura realizada em dezembro de 2021 em Lisboa, Portugal. A literatura evidencia a presença do construto integrante de várias taxonomias de enfermagem ao longo dos tempos, e mais recentemente, em várias teorias de enfermagem. Da análise conceitual, qualquer que seja a perspectiva teórica, reafirma-se tratar de um fenômeno de interesse, complexo e multifacetado. Conclusão: entende-se que esta reflexão permite compreender o fenômeno do conforto e a forma como este conceito tem vindo a ser estudado e clarificado, afirmando a sua importância para a qualidade dos cuidados em enfermagem.