Penitentiary Nursing, the great unknown

Section: ArtículoEspecial

How to quote

Chaer-Yemlahi Serroukh S. Enfermería penitenciaria, la gran desconocida. Metas Enferm sep 2018; 21(7):62-6.

Authors

Sana Chaer-Yemlahi Serroukh

Position

Enfermera. Centro Penitenciario Puig de les Basses. Figueres (Gerona)

Contact address

Sana Chaer-Yemlahi Serroukh. C/ Pous i Pagès, 7. 17600 Figueres (Gerona).

Abstract

Nursing has experienced major transformations, and it would be obvious to think that Penitentiary Nursing has also been subject to these changes. The reality of Penitentiary Nursing is very complex, given its historic past within the type of institution where this professional activity is conducted, and its strict internal regimen which limits an independent nursing activity vs. the main development of collaborative activities. Conducting an independent nursing activity in penitentiary institutions is rare, difficult to implement, not really appreciated, and even misunderstood. However, even though the penitentiary institution does not encourage the professional development of nurses, Penitentiary Nursing has gradually taken on new projects and challenges, more responsibilities and higher independence. The objective of the present manuscript is to introduce the role of Penitentiary Nursing and its professional development within the occupational setting where this work is conducted, given its distinctive features.

Keywords:

Prison nursing; nursing care

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Enfermería penitenciaria, la gran desconocida