WEEK 9: THEORY GUIDED NURSING Flashcards

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What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?

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The use of current best evidence to make decisions about patient care.

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Who is considered the founder of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) movement?

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Archie Cochrane.

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What is the hierarchy of evidence in EBP?

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Data from randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews is at the top.

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What does Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBNP) emphasize?

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The range of evidence, from detailed reviews to expert advice.

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What are the key elements of EBP?

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Problem-solving orientation, current evidence, and clinical decision-making.

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What is Theory-Guided Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (TGEBNP)?

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An approach combining nursing theories with evidence-based methods.

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Why is nursing theory important in Interprofessional Practice (IPP)?

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It ensures nursing’s unique perspective contributes to patient care and outcomes.

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What is Interprofessional Practice (IPP)?

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Collaborative practice involving teamwork, communication, and decision-making.

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What is the role of unique nursing concepts in IPP?

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They enhance collaboration while maintaining nursing’s distinct contributions.

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What are key components of effective teamwork in TGIPP?

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Collegial support, effective leadership, and shared decision-making.

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What is cultural competence in nursing?

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Awareness and application of cultural knowledge to address patient care disparities.

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What are the critiques of cultural competency theories?

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They often focus on individuals, overlook structural determinants, and risk stereotyping.

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What is structural stigma?

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A structural determinant of health (SDOH) affecting marginalized populations.

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Give examples of structural interventions in healthcare.

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Smoking bans and minimum wage increases.

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What are challenges of implementing structural interventions?

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Limited knowledge, training gaps, and interdisciplinary complexities.

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What is the focus of anti-oppressive approaches in nursing?

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Addressing structural, cultural, and personal levels of oppression in healthcare.

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What is structural racism in nursing?

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A systemic factor affecting healthcare equity and access.

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What is postcolonial theory in nursing?

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A framework examining power, politics, and the impact of colonial history on health.

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What strategies help decolonize nursing practice?

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Critical social justice actions and addressing structural SDOH.

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What does McGibbon et al. emphasize about nursing colonization?

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Recognizing white privilege and addressing intellectual and structural oppression.

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What is structural oppression in healthcare?

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The unequal distribution of resources and power impacting care.

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How can nurses challenge discrimination and oppression?

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By advocating for equitable policies and challenging personal biases.

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Why is addressing cultural competence essential in nursing education?

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To prepare nurses for diverse patient needs and reduce health disparities.

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What are common barriers to IPP in nursing theory?

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Misunderstanding of unique nursing language and concepts.

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What is the impact of essentialist views in cultural competence?

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It reduces culture to stereotypes, overlooking structural factors.

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What is the Health Impact Pyramid?

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A model describing levels of intervention, from individual behavior to policy changes.

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What is Fundamental Cause Theory?

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A framework linking social factors like income to health disparities.

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Why is teamwork essential in TGEBNP?

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To support healthcare system transformations through collaboration.

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What is the ultimate goal of IPP in nursing?

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To ensure person-centered care through collective expertise.

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What are implications of structural theories in nursing research?

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Driving evidence-based policies and addressing systemic health inequities.

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What are the key differences between EBNP and TGEBNP?

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EBNP focuses on best evidence for decision-making, while TGEBNP integrates theoretical nursing knowledge with evidence for holistic care.

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What are the challenges to adopting nursing theories in practice?

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Resistance to unique nursing language, perceived barriers in interdisciplinary settings, and lack of understanding of nursing’s unique contributions.

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What is the significance of person-centered care in IPP?

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It emphasizes tailoring care to individual needs, integrating perspectives from all healthcare disciplines.

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Why should nurses move beyond justifying theoretical approaches?

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To embrace and demonstrate their value in improving patient care and outcomes.

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What role does communication play in effective IPP?

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It facilitates collaboration, ensures clarity in care plans, and fosters mutual respect among team members.

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What is the stereotyping “trap” in cultural competence?

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Oversimplifying culture to racial or ethnic identity, which can harm patient care.

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Why are cultural competence interventions criticized?

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Limited evidence shows they effectively address health disparities, and they often ignore structural determinants.

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What is the role of structural frameworks in nursing education?

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To provide a foundation for addressing systemic health inequities through informed interventions.

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What are examples of structural stigma as a determinant of health?

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Policies or practices that marginalize certain populations, such as discriminatory housing or employment laws.

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How does anti-oppression in nursing address care priorities?

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By challenging personal prejudices, structural inequities, and cultural norms that devalue individuals.

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What is the purpose of decolonizing nursing education?

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To address historical colonization’s impact on the profession and promote diverse, equitable knowledge systems.

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How can nurses integrate structural theories into daily practice?

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By identifying and addressing systemic barriers to care, such as access to resources and institutional policies.

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What is the impact of white privilege in nursing?

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It perpetuates inequities in education, practice, and healthcare delivery systems.

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Why is postcolonial theory relevant to nursing?

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It critiques historical and ongoing power dynamics that shape healthcare inequities.

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What is a critical approach to structural SDOH in nursing practice?

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Sustained advocacy for policy changes that address systemic inequities, such as poverty and racism.

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What is the connection between theory-guided practice and advocacy?

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Nursing theories provide a framework for understanding and addressing patient needs within systemic contexts.

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What are the key attributes of TGIPP?

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Effective teamwork, respect for unique contributions, and integration of theoretical nursing perspectives.

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Why is examining power dynamics important in nursing?

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It helps address how systemic inequities influence patient care and professional practice.