Introduction to theory and knowledge Flashcards
study of the theory of knowledge
epistemology
7 ways of knowing and its definition
empirics, personal knowledge, intuitive knowledge, somatic knowledge, metaphysical knowledgge, esthetics, moral or ethical knowledge, and rationalism
the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods
methodologic pluralism
set of statements to tentatively describe, explain, or predict relationship among concepts
theory
nursing theories are organized body of knowledge that…
define what nursing is and their motivation why they do it
guide the practice of nursing at a more concrete level
nursing theories
In this year, a nurse defined nursing in “Environmental theory” that environtment play a biginfluence to a patient’s recovery
1860, florence nightingale
nurse-client relationshi is also called as
RAPPORT
in year 1952, the theory of interpersonal relations is done by
hildegard Peplau
she conceptualize the nurse’s role as assisting sick or healthy individuals to gain independence
virginia henderson
21 nursing problems
faye abdellah
adjustment or adaptation
sr. callista roy
stress reduction is the goal of nursing practice
betty neuman
Little attempt to develop a theory.
Silent knowledge
Theories were borrowed from other discipines
Received knowledge
A new sense of self = identity as nurses. Nursing research were focused on the nurse rather than clients and clinical situations
Subjective knowldege
A new sense of self = identity as nurses. Nursing research were focused on the nurse rather than clients and clinical situations
Subjective knowldege
“approach methods” It include both separate and connected knowledge. Application of theory is underemphasized. Emphasis was placed on procedures used to acquire knowledge
Procedural knowlodge
combination of different types of knowledege. recognition that nursing theory should be focused on prior empirical studies, theoretical lit, client reports of clinical experiences, feelings, and nurse’s knowledge about the phenomenon of concern
constructed knowledge.
assimilation and application of “evidence” from nursing and other health care disciplines. Enhance emphasis on clinical application
Integrated knowledge
an educated guess based on education
hypothesis
representation of iteraction between concepts showing patterns
theoretical model
building blocks of theories
concepts
concept that can be perceived by our senses
ex: cleanlines, noise
concrete
concept that CANNOT be perceived by our senses
abstract
order of maslow’s hierarchy of needs
bottom to top
physiological needs , safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization
defined or based in the dictionary, or theorist’s perspective
theoretucal definition
concepts based on experiences
operational definition
taken for granted statements. connects or descibe concepts that are factual
assumptions
describes a geoup of event, situation, process, or group situation
phenomenon
classification of theories and their levels of abstractoin
most to least
metatheory, grand theory, middle- range theory, and practice theoires
theories about theory
metatheory
reuires research before it can be tested bc it is broad in scope nd complex. describes conceptual framework
grand theory
“best of both worlds” easy application in practice and abstrct enough to be scientifically interesting. have more limited scope, less abtraction
middle-range theory
they are usually limited to specific populations or fields of practice, “action oriented”
practice theory
