Análise de conceito de protocolo em saúde à luz do método evolucionário de Rodgers

Objective: to analyze the concept of protocol in health using Rodgers' evolutionary method. Method: this is a conceptual analysis based on Rodgers' evolutionary model. Data collection was carried out in December 2021 in the following databases: CAPES Theses and Dissertations Portal, DART-Europe E-Theses Portal, Electronic Theses Online Service (EThOS), Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP), and Theses Canada. The DeCS/MeSH descriptors “Protocolo/Protocol” and “Saúde/Health” were used. To analyze the studies, the year of publication, country of origin, concept, attributes, antecedents, consequents, substitute terms, and related concepts were evaluated. Results: in the antecedents and consequents, determining terms were identified for the construction of the concept related to health care, protection of professionals, and improvement of patient care. The attributes of the concept included academic and quality knowledge for patient care. Conclusion: the concept analyzed is comprehensive, involving substitute terms and concepts related to the practice and quality of health care, from which the definition of the concept of health protocol was developed.