Revista de Enfermagem e Cuidados

Nursing Challenges for the 21^st Century

Abstract

Fernanda Raphael, Escobar Gimenes and Fabiana Faleiros

It is estimated that millions of patients suffer mental and physical disabilities, injuries and death due to adverse events. The human and economic burden of these events has also been a challenge for health care institutions, especially for nurses. In this regard, efforts are impounded to form health care professionals for safety and rehabilitation, able to manage the current health needs of people, to identify the risks associated with unsafe care, and with systemic focus. This short commentary discusses the nursing challenges for the 21st century and gives the reader some suggestions of how to solve some of these challenges towards a safer self-care in rehabilitation, especially at home.