Introduction to the Nursing Theory Flashcards
Organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions, and assumptions intended to EXPLAIN A SET OF FACT, EVENT, OR PHENOMENA
creative or rigorous structuring of ideas
Theory
organized coherent set of concepts & their relationships to each other
PARKER
set of concepts, definitions, relationships & assumptions that project a systematic view of phenomena
POTTER
reasoned proposed explanation of an occurrence; absolute proof is lacking
BLACKWELL
early way to view a phenomena
DELAUNE & LADNER
abstract statement formulated to predict, explain or describe the relationships among concepts
MOSBY
supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon
KOZIER
interrelated concepts that are developed from various studies of disciplines;
aims to view the essence of nursing care;
NURSING THEORY
components of a complete nursing theory
context - environment where the nursing act take place
content - subject
process - method
Why are nursing theories developed?
to explain and describe nursing care
guide nursing practice
provide foundation for clinical decision making
Classification of nursing theories (DEPP-MGMidP)
Descriptive/Factor Isolating
Explanatory/Factor Relating
Predictive/Situation Relating
Prescriptive/Situation Producing
Metatheory/Philosophy/Worldview
Grand/Macro Theory
Middle-Range Theory
Practice Theory/Situation specific
Characteristics of Theory
- correlate concepts
- logical
- simple but broad
- source of hypothesis
- contributes in enriching the body of knowledge
- can be used by practitioners
- consistent w/ other validated theories but leaves unanswered questions
Purpose of nursing theory (general)
to improve the quality of care rendered by nurses to their clients
Purpose of nursing theory (education)
develop & guide nursing education in universities & institutions;
ensure adequate & quality nursing delivery & to clarify & improve the status of NURSING as a PROFESSION
Purpose of nursing theory (research)
to provide answers to questions encountered in practice
Purpose of nursing theory (clinical practice)
guide critical thinking and decision making
strengthen professional independence
nursing researchers are frequently based on?
mid-range theories about pain, self-esteem, and learning
one of the foundations of qualitative nursing science research
theoretical concepts from social sciences
properties and workings of a discipline
descriptive
examine how properties are related
explanatory
calculate relationships between properties
predictive
identify conditions where relationship occurs
prescriptive
describe the philosophical basis
metatheory
broadest in scope
grand/macro theory
limited concepts
middle-range theories
more specific
practice theory
