O PAPEL DA ENFERMAGEM PARA A PROMOÇÃO DA SUSTENTABILIDADE EM POPULAÇÕES VULNERÁVEIS.

Objective: Vulnerable populations like the remaining Quilombola community need health care tailored to their demands and needs. The purpose of this study is to discuss the role of nursing in promoting sustainability in vulnerable communities. Methods: Reflective study based on the Theory of Culture Care, nursing competencies, and on the concept of sustainability. Results: Nurses must be sensitive to cultural differences inserting themselves in care planning strategies as nursing actions must consider the cultural values of individuals. Health practices developed by nurses, in the perspective of health promotion, must consider the empowerment of vulnerable populations through sustainable actions, enabling socioeconomic improvements and reflecting on environmental well-being and health. Conclusion: Nurses must perform ethical care considering cultural particularities and promoting health through sustainable practices. This reflection article presents possibilities of action in the broader view of health to vulnerable communities providing support to health professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]