Brief overview of Rehabilitation Nursing worldwide

Abstract

Aim: To describe and analyze the world landscape of rehabilitation nursing today.

Method: Descriptive and Retrospectiv study, with research into databases of official sites from the International Council of nurses.

Results: Of the 134 countries surveyed, 13 present rehabilitation nursing. There are common axes between countries and some differences, which gives specificities in each country.

Discussion: Rehabilitation nursing stems from the sequels of soldiers at war.

Conclusion: Rehabilitation Nursing is a philosophy of care, with the realization of specific and intentional care. We must move forward in the global construction and consolidation of the specialty.