Scientific production of Adolescent Health Nursing residents at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the scientific production of Adolescent Health Nursing residents between 2007 and 2017. METHODS: This is a descriptive, quantitative study, carried out through documentary analysis of the Residency Completion Papers (TCR) of the Adolescent Health Nursing Residency Program at Pedro Ernesto University Hospital. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 18 papers were selected for analysis. Data were collected in June and July 2018, through electronic media searches. The data were tabulated and organized using simple descriptive statistics and presented in tables and graphs. RESULTS: Of the papers analyzed, 44.44% (n = 8) used qualitative research methods. The semi-structured interview technique was used in 39% (n=7) of the studies, with the ward as the setting for 45% (n=8), with chemotherapy 16% (n=3) and teenage pregnancy 16% (n=3) being the most addressed themes. CONCLUSION: The study allowed characterizing the scientific production of nursing residents in Adolescent Health, serving as subsidies for a new look at the problems arising from care practice. They demonstrate to be in line with public policies aimed at this specific population and with the reality of the service.