Unit 3: Structure Of Nursing Knowledge Flashcards
Would be able to understand what is nursing. Includes broad conceptual boundaries of nursing
Metaparadigm
4 conceptual boundaries of the discipline of nursing
Human being
Environment
Health
Nursing
6 knowledge structure levels
Metaparadigm
Philosophy
Conceptual model
Grand theory
Nursing theory
Middle-range theory
Nursing phenomena through analysis, reasoning and logical presentation of concepts and ideas
Philosophy
Contributed to knowledge by providing direction or basis for subsequent development
Philosophy
Provide broad understanding that advance discipline of nursing and its professional applications
Philosophy
Address phenomena central to nursing in propositions that explain the relationship among them
Conceptual models
Have explicit theories yet to be develop. Provide perspective with different foci for critical thinking
Conceptual models
Provide a nursing perspective for theory development at various levels of abstraction
Conceptual models
Works derived from the conceptual model and proposes an abstract testable theory
Grand theory
Have the capacity to threaten the solvency of the conceptual model
Grand theory
Derived from nursing philosophies, conceptual models, grand theories, and abstract nursing theories or works in other discipline
Nursing theory
Propose a testable action. It may be specific to a particular aspect or setting of nursing practice
Nursing theory
Most specific focus and is concrete in it’s level of abstraction. They are precise and answer specific nursing practice questions
Middle-range theory
Includes the characteristics of nursing practice or situations. Develop evidence for nursing practice.
Middle-range theory
Situation or health condition of the clients
Client/patient Population or age group
Location or area of practice
The action of the nurse or intervention
Client/patient outcome anticipateated
Characteristics of middle range theories
Examples:
Person, environment, health, nursing
Metaparadigm
Example:
Nightingale’s philosophy
Philosophy
Example:
Neuman system model
Conceptual model
Example:
Neuman’s optimal client stability
Grand theory
Example:
Flexible line of defense moderate client stability
Nursing theory
Example:
Maintaining optimal client stability with structured activity in a community setting for healthy aging
Middle-range theory
Carried out to acquire knowledge of theoretical adequancy
Analysis of theory
An important process for learning, developing research projects, and fr expanding associated science with theoretical works of nursing in the future
Analysis of theory
How clear is the theory?
Gives the meaning of terms
The word should be defined specifically according to the framework
Relationship between concepts must be clearly identified and valid
Clarity
How simple is the theory?
Provides the greatest sense of understanding
Brief but complete
Provides guidance for practice
Simplicity
How general is the theory?
Scope and application and the purpose within the theory
The broader the scope the greater the significance of the theory
Abstract theory from which numerous middle-range theories are generated
Generality
How accessible is this theory?
Describe aspects of practice
Nurse scientists can evaluate and verify results by themselves
Generate hypothesis and subject to empirical research
Accessibility
How important is this theory?
Research and practice generate new knowledge and differentiate the focus of nursing from that of other discipline
What knowledge must and should spend time pursuing
Importance
