Introduction to theory and knowledge

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study of the theory of knowledge

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epistemology

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7 ways of knowing and its definition

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empirics, personal knowledge, intuitive knowledge, somatic knowledge, metaphysical knowledgge, esthetics, moral or ethical knowledge, and rationalism

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the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods

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methodologic pluralism

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set of statements to tentatively describe, explain, or predict relationship among concepts

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theory

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nursing theories are organized body of knowledge that…

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define what nursing is and their motivation why they do it

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guide the practice of nursing at a more concrete level

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nursing theories

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In this year, a nurse defined nursing in “Environmental theory” that environtment play a biginfluence to a patient’s recovery

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1860, florence nightingale

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nurse-client relationshi is also called as

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RAPPORT

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in year 1952, the theory of interpersonal relations is done by

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hildegard Peplau

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she conceptualize the nurse’s role as assisting sick or healthy individuals to gain independence

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virginia henderson

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21 nursing problems

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faye abdellah

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adjustment or adaptation

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sr. callista roy

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stress reduction is the goal of nursing practice

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betty neuman

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Little attempt to develop a theory.

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Silent knowledge

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Theories were borrowed from other discipines

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Received knowledge

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A new sense of self = identity as nurses. Nursing research were focused on the nurse rather than clients and clinical situations

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Subjective knowldege

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A new sense of self = identity as nurses. Nursing research were focused on the nurse rather than clients and clinical situations

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Subjective knowldege

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“approach methods” It include both separate and connected knowledge. Application of theory is underemphasized. Emphasis was placed on procedures used to acquire knowledge

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Procedural knowlodge

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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

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constructed knowledge.

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assimilation and application of “evidence” from nursing and other health care disciplines. Enhance emphasis on clinical application

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Integrated knowledge

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an educated guess based on education

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hypothesis

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representation of iteraction between concepts showing patterns

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theoretical model

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building blocks of theories

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concepts

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concept that can be perceived by our senses
ex: cleanlines, noise

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concrete

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concept that CANNOT be perceived by our senses

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abstract

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order of maslow’s hierarchy of needs

bottom to top

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physiological needs , safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization

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defined or based in the dictionary, or theorist’s perspective

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theoretucal definition

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concepts based on experiences

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operational definition

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taken for granted statements. connects or descibe concepts that are factual

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assumptions

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describes a geoup of event, situation, process, or group situation

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phenomenon

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classification of theories and their levels of abstractoin

most to least

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metatheory, grand theory, middle- range theory, and practice theoires

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theories about theory

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metatheory

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reuires research before it can be tested bc it is broad in scope nd complex. describes conceptual framework

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grand theory

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“best of both worlds” easy application in practice and abstrct enough to be scientifically interesting. have more limited scope, less abtraction

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middle-range theory

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they are usually limited to specific populations or fields of practice, “action oriented”

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practice theory