Part 1 Flashcards
Often called the building blocks of theories.
Abstract and concrete concepts.
Concept
Mental formulation of an object or event that come from individual perceptual experience.
Concept
A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice.
Theory
A set of concepts, definitions, relationships, assumptions that project a systematic ciew of a phenomena.
Theory
A basic law, truth, or assumption.
Principle
Group of related ideas, statements, or concepts.
Conceptual Framework
An organizing framework that contains concepts, theories, assumptions, beliefs, values, and principles that form the way a discipline interprets the subject matter with which it is concerned.
Paradigm
Concepts that can be superimposed on other concepts.
Metaparadigm
Concepts that can be superimposed on other concepts.
Metaparadigm
Four major concepts in nursing (metaparadigm).
Person, Environment, Health, Nursing
Internally consistent
Explains and/or predicts
Represents the ideal
Ideal reference to guide practice
Addresses problems and provide solutions.
Characteristics of a theory
Components of a theory
- Purpose
- Concepts
- Models
- Theoretical statements
- Structure
- Assumptions
Develops analytical skills and critical thinking ability. It provides direction and guidance.
Purposes of Nursing Theory
Prepare students for practice as members of the professional community.
Education
Helps nursing students understand how roles and actions of nurses fit together in nursing.
Education
Offer a framework for generating knowledge and new ideas.
Research
Assist in discovering knowledge gaps in the specific field of study.
Research
Systematic approach to identify questions.
Research
Guide critical thinking of nurses.
Clinical Practice
Represents status of nursing as a discipline
Clinical Practice
Used as a framework for structuring nursing practice.
Clinical Practice
Assist nurses to describe, explain, and predict everyday experiences.
Clinical Practice
Consists of the central concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing.
Nursing Paradigm
The recipient of nursing care central to the care being provided.
Person