THEORY Flashcards
related concepts that propose actions that guide practice
Theory
theory is an organized system of:
accepted knowledge, composed of concepts, propositions, definitions & assumptions
components of a theory
concepts, definitions, phenomenon, assumptions or propositions
building blocks of theories (empirical or abstract)
concept
idea formulated by the mind or experience perceived and observed
concept
explains relationship of different concepts
propositions
diff various description that convey general meaning & reduce vagueness in understanding
Definitions
specifies the relationship/ connection of factual concepts or phenomena
assumptions
Nursing theory :
related concepts derived from nursing models
knowledge that explains nursing and used to support nursing practice
definitions of the metaparadigm’s concept in each of the conceptual models of nursing
Philosophy
graphic illustration of relationship
Conceptual models
Conceptual models provide:
different view of nursing according to the characteristic of the model
NEUMANS HEALTH CARE MODEL BASIC STRUCTURES:
Stressors
Line of resistance
Flexible line of defense
normal line of defense
Stressors
decreased eyesight, hearing & reaction time of elderly
Normal line of defense
Good health service available
Line of resistance
Good health is being able to work
Flexible line of defense
Neighbors usually help each other
PEPLAUS THEORY OF INTRAPERSONAL REL (NURSE):
Values
culture race
beliefs
expectations
pre conceived ideas
PEPLAUS THEORY OF INTRAPERSONAL REL (PATIENT):
Values
culture race
beliefs
past experiences
expectations
Any systematic knowledge and practice in a discipline of study
Science
SCIENCE IS A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE:
both unified body of knowledge concerned w specific subject matter.
information, skills acquired by a person through life experiences
knowledge
phenomenon
empirical data that is physically observed
aspect of reality that can be consciously sensed/experienced
phenomenon
patterns/model to show a clear relationship among the existing works in nursing.
Nursing paradigms
