title: [Meanings of research in the professional practice of clinical nurses].
abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze the meanings given to investigative research by nurse clinicians enrolled in a research support group. The interpretive anthropology theoretical frame was used along with an ethnographic case study. Data was collected through semi-structured individual and group interviews, document and statement analysis as well as field diary notes. The statements of 36 participants were analyzed interpretively identifying four categories: activity's value, researching is learning, the movements about the activity, the activity is hard work that demands personal effort. We understand that once research training initiative is supported by the organization and desired by the nurse, it becomes a scientific-pedagogical strategy for academic nursing formation with positive repercussions to care assistance.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, PR. mhguariente@sercomtel.com.br
authors.forename: Maria Helena Menezes
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Guariente
authors.forename: Márcia Fontão
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Zago
authors.forename: Zeneide
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Soubhia
authors.forename: Maria do Carmo Lourenço
authors.initials: Mdo C
authors.lastname: Haddad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged