Forensic nursing from the perspective of environmental theory

Abstract

The aim was to reflect on forensic nursing from the perspective of Florence Nightingale's environmentalist theory. This is a reflective study, descriptive and qualitatively critical analysis. Sexual violence is an action to obtain sex without consent, which can cause physical and psychological problems, therefore, it is considered a public health problem, occurring in both sexes, but the highest prevalence is in females. The majority seek help from health professionals, which is why forensic nursing is a specialty that provides quality care, according to the victim's needs. From this perspective, the great influence of environmentalist theory on forensic nursing is emphasized, with the environment interfering in the individual's health, both in the occurrence of crimes, but also in assistance with a welcoming environment, with individualized and comprehensive care. It is concluded that the environment goes much further than an airy place to better care for the victim, but rather the set of all factors that make it welcoming and comfortable for this patient, including a trained professional, with the necessary knowledge, to offer the best, safest, most individualized assistance that the victim needs.