structure of nursing knowledge Flashcards
a group of interrelated facts. An image or formulation of something imagines and visualizedformulation
idea
aspect of reality that can be consciously sensed or experienced
phenomenon
ideas and mental images that help to describe phenomena
concept
types of concept
abstract
concrete
oncepts of person, environment, health, and nursing serve as an umbrella for other concepts that may be present in a nursing theory
metaparadigm
set of interrelated concepts that serve as building blocks of theories
interrelated concepts or abstractions that are assembled together in some relational scheme by virtue of their relevance to a common theme
conceptual framework
a statement of predicted relationships between two or more variables, subjected to testing in empirical studies
hypothesis
basic principles that are accepted as being true on the basis of logic or reason without proof or verification
assumption
A set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that project a systematic view of a phenomena
theory
a set of interrelated theories that organizes the direction of a research endeavor/scientific inquiry
theoretical framework
components of a theory
purpose
concepts and definition
theoretical statements
structure and linkage
assumptions
models
explains why theory was formulated, specifies context and situation applicable
purpose
logistic labels assidnet to objects/events
concept
defined the concept in relation to other concepts
definition
statements about the relationship between two or more concepts and are used to connect concepts to devise the theory
theoretical statements
The structure of a theory provides overall form to the theory
Theoretical linkages offer a reasoned explanation of why the variables in the theory may be connected in some manner
structure and linkages
The assumptions of a theory are based on what the theorist considers to be adequate empirical evidence to support propositions, on accepted knowledge, or on personal beliefs or values.
assumptions
schematic representation of some aspect of reality
models
Model that explains the linkages of science, philosophy, and theory accepted and applied by the discipline.
paradigm
patterns or models used to show a clear relationship among the existing theoretical works in nursing
nursing paradigm
organized framework of concepts and purposes designed to guide the practice of nursing.
nursing theory
is the recipient of nursing care, including individual patients, groups, families, and communities. The person is central to the nursing care you provide.
person
efined as what can be assessed, whereas well-being is the human experience of health or wholeness.
health
it includes factors that affect individuals internally and externally. It means not only in the everyday surroundings but all setting where nursing care is provided
environment
described as a caring relationship, an enabling condition of connection and concern. Caring is primary because caring sets up the possibility of giving and receiving help. It is central to all nursing theories.
nursing
types of nursing theories
grand theory
middle range theory
descriptive theory
predictive theory
prescriptive theory
broad and complex. It does not provide guidance for specific nursing interventions; but it provides the structural framework for broad, abstract ideas about nursing
grand theories
address specific phenomena and reflect practice. It tends to focus on a specific field of nursing, such as uncertainty, incontinence, social support, quality of life, and caring, rather than reflect on a wide variety of nursing care situations
middle-range theory
first level of theory development. It describes a phenomenon, speculate on why they occur, and describe their consequences such as grief or caring.
descriptive theory
identify conditions or factors that predict a phenomenon.
predictive theories
address nursing interventions and predict their consequences
prescriptive theories
