Rocha ESB, Nagliate P, Furlan CEB, Rocha K, Trevizan MA, Mendes IAC. Knowledge management in health: a systematic literature review.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2012;
20:392-400. [PMID:
22699742 DOI:
10.1590/s0104-11692012000200024]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Accepted: 10/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Knowledge has been used as a resource for intelligent and effective action planning in organizations. Interest in research on knowledge management processes has intensified in different areas. A systematic literature review was accomplished, based on the question: what are the contributions of Brazilian and international journal publications on knowledge management in health? The sample totaled 32 items that complied with the inclusion criteria. The results showed that 78% of journals that published on the theme are international, 77% of researchers work in higher education and 65% have a Ph.D. The texts gave rise to five thematic categories, mainly: development of knowledge management systems in health (37.5%), discussion of knowledge management application in health (28.1%) and nurses' function in knowledge management (18.7%).
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