The evolution of the role of nursing in primary health care using Bourdieu's concept of habitus. A grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To analyse the global process by which Spanish nurses have acquired a differentiated role in primary health care and to develop a theory that explains the evolution of this role.

Design

Grounded Theory was selected, as proposed by Glaser and Strauss, following the theoretical framework of Bourdieu's habitus.

Methods

Thirteen in-depth interviews were conducted between 2012 and 2015, using theoretical sampling and seeking maximum variability. The analysis of the data included progressive coding and categorization, constant comparative analysis and memo writing.

Results

A core category emerged, "Autonomy", composed of three categories: "Between illusion and ignorance. Genesis of a habitus", "The recognisable and recognised habitus" and "Habitus called into qu

SUBMITTER: Blanco-Fraile C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113590 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature