Trends and Characteristics of Nursing Research. An Analysis in the State of Oaxaca

Abstract

This nursing research analyzes the updates in transformation, innovations and care which make an impact on the decision making based on scientific evidence. Objectives: To identify trends and characteristics of nursing researchers in Oaxaca, México. Methodology: The study is descriptive, retrospective and transverse. This research analyzed 1203 articles which were published in a ten-year period between 2005 and 2015. The analysis of the study included notes to the editor, original articles, nursing care processes and academic essays. Results: The research includes articles on medical or clinical topics within the state of Oaxaca, México. 69.23 % of these articles originated from educational institutions. The academic level of the research authors was comprised of 46.15% who had obtained a masters degree. The analyzed research contained 30.76% of descriptive methodology, 23.07% correlational methodology, 15.38% nursing care process, 23.7% notes to the editor and 7.69% of nursing essays. Conclusion: The situation that exists in Oaxaca, Mexico in relation to the researchers reflects a lack of professional function. These conditions provide the formation and promotion of human resources in health which are focused on the following research areas: The development of academic centers, financial support, links between different institutional sectors, and the opening of disciplinary post graduate courses.