Reframing the concept of health promotion by nursing teachers.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the reframing of the concept of Health Promotion by nursing professors.

Method: Action research, combined with Lev Vygotsky's historical-cultural approach, developed with professors from the undergraduate Nursing course at a state university, in 2023. Data was produced during an extension course, recording and transcribing the discussions that took place in five meetings on the topic. Thematic analysis led to four themes: The concept of Health Promotion: reframing meanings; Contradictions between HP teaching and nursing practices in the service; Teaching Health Promotion in graduation; Perception of participants regarding their own transformation.

Results: At first, health promotion was understood as synonymous with prevention and specific health actions. During discussions, the redefinition of the concept of health promotion was demonstrated by presenting elements of the concept, such as principles and guidelines, as well as discussions about the presence of behavioral and critical pedagogy models in health promotion.

Conclusion: Reframing implies the need for reviewing, reorganizing, and transforming of teaching based on the appropriation of the concept of health promotion, with the use of innovative teaching methodologies and strategies, allowing progress in the undergraduate Nursing course.