AS PRÁTICAS EDUCATIVAS EM ENFERMAGEM FUNDAMENTADAS NA TEORIA DE LEININGER

The objective was to describe the nursing educational practices based on Madeleine Leininger’s Theory of Diversity and Universality of Cultural Care, found in reports of professional experiences, published in national journals. A qualitative systematic review was carried out, the sampling period covered the years from 1985 until march 2009. 47 articles were found, and 10 of which addressed reports of educational practices. The articles were grouped by similarity and resulted in three categories: Women’s Health, Promotion of Quality of Life and Academic and Professional Practice in Health. The group methodology was used in eight articles, although with different approaches. The other two articles reported the use of observation, interviews and care actions by the nurse. The cultural perspective on educational practices promotes the exchange of knowledge and encourages individuals to seek their own solutions to health problems.