Caracterização dos estudos metodológicos em enfermagem: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Methodological studies are those with the purpose of: developing new instruments or tools, creating care protocols, as well as translating, validating and adapting preexisting instruments. To describe the profile of methodological research developed by nursing in Brazil. This is an integrative review. For sample selection, the search for articles indexed in the following databases was undertaken: LILACS, BDENF and MEDLINE. From the 40 files found in the search 13 articles were evaluated in this review. In the studies evaluated it was not possible to identify a pattern in the research development phases and in the design of the different types of methodological studies. The studies evaluated reveal a certain preference for the construction of printed media that address health issues. The production of booklets, folders and other types of printed media has been explored by the nursing professional with the help of the multiprofessional team.