Poder e cultura: suas influências na constituição das relações do enfermeiro - uma análise de estudos na área da enfermagem

Abstract

Introduction: This study investigates the intrinsic relationship among the concepts of Nursing, Culture, and Power, analyzing the historical processes and social relations that have influenced the characteristics and professional practices of nurses. Objective: To analyze how power relations, culture, and historical processes influence the construction of nurses’ relational practices within the profession. Method: An integrative literature review with a qualitative approach was conducted. The search was carried out in the CAPES Journals Portal, using the filters provided by the platform and applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Sixteen articles were included and subjected to qualitative content analysis, from which the analytical categories were developed, namely: Power Relations and Cultural Relations. Conclusion: The integrative review confirmed that Nursing practices reflect historically established power relations and cultural values, characterizing the profession as occupying a subordinate role and performing complementary technical work.