EVALUATION OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION IN NURSING GRADUATE PROGRAM ACCORDING TO HEALTH INDICATORS

Abstract

This study compared the production of theses and dissertations from Graduate Programs at the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing (EERP-USP) with national health indicators: general mortality and hospital morbidity, according to the groups of causes. Information about theses and dissertations between 2007 and 2009 and health indicators from 2007 were collected. Theses and dissertations were classified according to chapters of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD 10). In total, 334 dissertations and theses were found. Five chapters of the ICD 10 were similar when compared to the main themes of these productions and the causes of mortality. Regarding morbidity, eight chapters coincided. There was a relationship between the subjects of dissertations and theses produced by EERP and the data of general mortality and hospital morbidity. Thus, the production are related to the needs of the population, the professional practice and to the health policies.