TFN Flashcards
statement encompassing ontological claims about the phenomena of central interest to a discipline, epistemic claims about how those
phenomena come to be known, and ethical claims about what the
members of a discipline value.
Philosophy
set of relatively abstract and general concepts that address the phenomena of central interest to a discipline, the propositions that broadly
describe those concepts, and the propositions that state relatively abstract and general relations between two or more concepts.
includes their perspective in each of the metaparadigm concept.
concept models
“creative and rigorous structure of ideas that projects a tentative
purposeful and systematic view of phenomena”
theory
Often called the building blocks of theories
concept
A theory comprising limited numbers of variables, each of limited scope.
middle range theory
a set of ideas that provide structure for how a discipline
should function.
metaparadigm
The person component of the metaparadigm focuses on the receiver of
care.
person
component of the four metaparadigms refers to the extent of
wellness and health care access that a patient has. This health component
is characterized as one with multiple dimensions in a constant state of
motion.
health
environment aspect of the nursing metaparadigms focuses on the
surroundings that affect the patient.
environment
component of the metaparadigm involves the delivery of
optimal health outcomes for the patient through a mutual relationship in
a safe and caring environment.
nursing
sick poor people would benefit from environments that would affect both body and mind
name
Florence Nightingale
environmental theory
Florence Nightingale
explains that nurses develop skills and
an understanding of patient care over time from combination of strong educational foundation and personal experiences. Nurses acquire their nursing knowledge, particularly how nurses could gain knowledge or know-how.
name
Patricia Benner
Novice to Expert
Patricia Benner
beginner with no experience
novice
demonstrates acceptable performance, has gained prior experience in actual situation
advanced beginner
more aware of long-term goals
competent
perceives and understand the situation as whole parts
proficient
no longer relies on principles, rules, or guidelines to connect situations and determine actions
expert
helping patients achieve a more complete sense of harmony within, mind, body and spirit. is a “special king of human care relationship-a union with another person-high
regard for the whole person and their being-in-the-world.
name
Jean Watson
The theory focuses on the
importance of increasing the patient’s independence to hasten their progress
in the hospital.
Virginia Henderson
Need Theory
Virginia Henderson
Transpersonal caring
Jean Watson