title: [Role of nursing in physical rehabilitation].
abstract: This study reviews the literature concerning improvement of rehabilitation nurse role, suggesting paths to reach this goal and evoking a still poorly discussed area. Some questions were raised to provoke reflection and discussion. It is evident, based on the literature, that nurses have a total role in rehabilitation, however the boundaries are not clearly defined. Professional nurses must must join rehabilitation practice with permanent education, that will contribute for a more efficient and influence in processes and rehabilitation services.
authors.affiliation: Rede Sarah de Hospitais de Reabilitação, Belo Horizonte, MG. leonardoa@sarah.br
authors.forename: Leonardo Tadeu
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: de Andrade
authors.forename: Eduardo Gomes
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: de Araújo
authors.forename: Karla da Rocha Pimenta
authors.initials: Kda R
authors.lastname: Andrade
authors.forename: Débora Mendonça
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: Tânia Couto Machado
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Chianca
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing