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Abstract
Background
Exploring decolonization in nursing knowledge, particularly through Latin American nursologists, is crucial. Initially focused on underrecognized thought schools in Latin America and the concept of “Cuidado” versus Eurocentric paradigms, this paper extends the discussion on decolonization as potentially colonizing.
Purpose
This paper examines the decolonization discourse in nursing reinforcing colonization, arguing that the nursing metaparadigm remains Eurocentric, neglecting Global South contributions.
Methods
The article critically discusses emerging theoretical ideas and situational theories from Latin America relevant to decolonizing nursing knowledge, providing analysis and proposing decolonization paths in nursing.
Discussion
The paper calls for genuine decolonization, urging Global North scholars to engage with indigenous, marginalized, and non-Western perspectives. It stresses the importance of acknowledging historical injustices, fostering cultural sensitivity, and revising nursing curricula for inclusivity and equity.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the paper advocates for a transformative approach to nursing knowledge that challenges colonial legacies, promoting a more inclusive and equitable field.
期刊介绍:
Nursing Outlook, a bimonthly journal, provides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education, and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is the official journal of the American Academy of Nursing and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and supports their mission to serve the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. The journal is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate Analytics.