Concept Flashcards
it is the building block of theories
concept
it enhances one’s capacity to understand phenomena as it help define the meaning of the words
concept
what are the two types of concept?
abstract concept
concrete concept
type of concept that is observed or intangible
dependent on time and place
abstract concept
type of concept directly observed or tangible
concrete concept
what are the two definitions of a concept
conceptual definition
operational definition
(definition of a concept)
comparable to the definition from a literature
conceptual definition
(definition of a concept)
specifies exactly how the concept will be determined and assess
operational definition
are representations of an idea or body of knowledge based on the own understanding or perception of a person or researcher on a certain topic, phenomena, or theory
conceptual models or framework
information, skills, and expertise acquired by a person through formal/informal learning
knowledge
are highly established set of concepts that are testable
theoretical models or framework
highest form of knowledge in nursing
metaparadigm
(metaparadigm)
gives nursing care
nurse
(metaparadigm)
reciever of care
patient
(metaparadigm)
level of wellness
health
(metaparadigm)
influences person and health
environment
the next level of knowledge after metaparadigm
philosophy
it specifies the definition of metaparadigm concepts
philosophy
the organized body of knowledge gained through research
science
what are the steps to scientific method
observation
gathering data
forming hypothesis
experimental investigation
conclusion/theoretical explanation
what are the three sources of knowledge
traditional
authoritative
scientific
knowledge gained from generation to generation
traditional
knowledge gathered from person with authority
authoritative
knowledge gained from research
scientific
what are the purposes of nursing theory
education
research
practice
(purposes of nursing theory in relation to:)
nursing theory was used primarily to establsh the profession’s place in the university
education
(purposes of nursing theory in relation to:)
nursing __________ identifies the philosophical assumptions or theoretical frameworks from which it proceeds
research
(purposes of nursing theory in relation to:)
the primary contribution of nursing theory when employed in a clinical setting is the facilitation of reflection, questioning, and thinking about what nurses do
practice
