Online braz. j. nurs. (Online); 13 (3), 2014

Aim: To capture maternal representations about the provision of care to newborns with very low birth weight in neonatal hospital units. Method: A qualitative study involving 41 mothers interviewed between November 2011 and July 2012. For analysis, we used the Social Representations framework, following t...

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Online braz. j. nurs. (Online); 13 (2), 2014

Aim: to identify the concepts regarding dietary practices among low income expectant mothers, and to understand the subjective aspects involved on their daily dietary practices. Method: this is an exploratory study, based on the theoretical reference of the Comprehensive Sociology of Everyday Life, perfo...

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Online braz. j. nurs. (Online); 13 (2), 2014

Aim: To describe and analyze the communication process established between nursing professionals (nurses and nursing technicians) and patient/family in the ER, from the perspective of professionals and patients involved. Method: A qualitative approach based on the Theory of Social Representation was used...

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