By drawing from semiology, epistemology and philosophical hermeneutics, we discuss the way that computer systems, particularly systems used in collaborative work, represent information, situation and activity. In other words, we focus on approaches to representation in design for computer–supported collaborative work (CSCW). We point out similarities between discourse in hermeneutics and in the...

Based on a literature review, this article discusses the physician-patient relationship by presenting anthropological and communicational approaches, physicians' experiences as patients, key concepts showing the need for humanization of the patient-physician relationship, and some theoretical-philosophical reflections relating primarily to hermeneutics. Based on this framework, one can already ...

The purpose of this article is to provide insight into the philosophy and practice Applied Philosophical Hermeneutics as a unique approach for research in health sciences. While there are other approaches grounded hermeneutics, focuses on Gadamer’s modern philosophical hermeneutics. During my 18 years hermeneutic researcher, graduate students I have engaged with people wide variety experiences ...

OBJECTIVE to understand, from grandmothers' perspectives, the experience of having a grandchild with cancer. METHOD qualitative study, guided by philosophical hermeneutics. Eight grandmothers of children who had finished an oncology treatment participated in this study. Data were collected through interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to the principles of hermen...