title: [Methodological currents in research].
abstract: Believing that research is the academic activity which gives support to assistance and teaching in nursing and this activity represents a process of knowledge construction which follows determined patterns, the authors try to enhance reflection on the importance of methodology matters to nursing. The study proposes three patterns of contact between subject and object: the positivist approach, the comprehensive approach and the dialectical approach, most frequent philosophical streams in health studies.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Angerami
mesh_terms: D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing
vernacular_title: Correntes metodológicas na investigação.