Which of the following might be the focus of historical nursing research? (Select all that apply.)
a. The evolution of the role of the physician in the 20th century
b. Diseases that resulted in significant mortality in the 18th century
c. Patterns of nursing staffing in years of shortage prior to 1980
d. A person or persons who have contributed to the profession of nursing
e. Social patterns that have fostered or squelched nurses' developing autonomy
ANS: C, D, E
Historical research examines events of the past. Historians describe events in the context of time, social structures, concurrent events, and key individuals. These descriptions can increase understanding and raise awareness of the forces shaping current events. Historical nursing research can do the same for the profession and its role in society. Nurse researchers using historical methods have examined the events and people that shaped health in different settings and countries as well as nursing as a profession.
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