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Nursing research, nursing theory and the nursing process
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1986In recent years, practising nurses and nurse theorists have shown interest in the development of conceptual models of nursing and nursing theory. As yet, however, there exists little agreement concerning the most appropriate methodologies to be employed in such an exercise.
P, Aggleton, H, Chalmers
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On Nursing Theories and Evidence
Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2001Purpose: To expand the understanding of what constitutes evidence for theory‐guided, evidence‐based nursing practice from a narrow focus on empirics to a more comprehensive focus on diverse patterns of knowing.Organizing construct: Carper's four fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing—empirical, ethical, personal, and aesthetic—are required for ...
J, Fawcett +4 more
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A nursing theory for nursing leadership
Journal of Nursing Management, 2000For many years nursing practice has found its foundations in nursing theory. A review of theorists such as D. E. Orem, C. Roy, B. Neumen, V. Henderson, M. E. Rogers and others reveals a focus on the management of patient care, not leadership. This has provided most nurses with a solid foundation in 'management', but little in terms of 'leadership.' In ...
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Nursing theories as nursing ontologies
Nursing Philosophy, 2004Abstract By understanding the constructions of knowledge we currently label nursing theories as nursing ontologies, nurses can perceive these conceptualizations differently. Paul Ricoeur and Stephen White offer a conceptualization of ontology that differs from traditional, realist perspectives because they assume that a person's experience of a ...
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A theory of holism for nursing
Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 1998In this paper it is argued that nurses should be holists whilst at the same time accepting that 'holism' is a contentious concept. One of the problems for a supporter of holism is that of which holism--an attempt to outline the version of holism advocated is made by identifying only two versions of holism: The Strong theory and the Pragmatic theory of ...
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Nursing Philosophy, 2003
Abstract Science seems to develop by inducing new knowledge from observation. However, it is hard to find a rational justification for induction. Popper offers one attempt to resolve this problem. Nursing theorists have tended to ignore or reject Popper, often on the false belief that he is a logical positivist (and hence hostile to qualitative ...
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Abstract Science seems to develop by inducing new knowledge from observation. However, it is hard to find a rational justification for induction. Popper offers one attempt to resolve this problem. Nursing theorists have tended to ignore or reject Popper, often on the false belief that he is a logical positivist (and hence hostile to qualitative ...
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Translating a nursing theory into a nursing system
Geriatric Nursing, 1987Summary Before the present program was initiated, residents on the NHCU were in the same situation as those described by Wolanin. They were forced to take the “whole package” which meant that they were clean, quiet, and totally dependent on the staff to meet their needs. The nursing staff initiated a change in the philosophy of care which resulted in
K, Dorsey, S, Purcell
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Journal of Christian Nursing, 2017
ABSTRACT: How does nursing theory apply to nursing practice? Nursing theory can explain the why and how of nursing practice, guide nursing interventions, and provide a framework for measuring outcomes. This article briefly explains nursing theory, provides examples for applying theory to nursing practice, and proposes questions for examining ...
Marjorie A, Schaffer +2 more
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ABSTRACT: How does nursing theory apply to nursing practice? Nursing theory can explain the why and how of nursing practice, guide nursing interventions, and provide a framework for measuring outcomes. This article briefly explains nursing theory, provides examples for applying theory to nursing practice, and proposes questions for examining ...
Marjorie A, Schaffer +2 more
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The Timelessness of Nursing Theory
Nursing Science Quarterly, 2008The following column explores the timelessness of nursing theory by highlighting Florence Nightingale's and Rosemarie Parse's theoretical underpinnings related to understanding the person's perspective on health and quality of life. Following this, a concept inventing process conducted by Barbara Condon explores a humanbecoming definition of feeling ...
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Advances in Nursing Science, 2008
Anchored in one of the most dramatic social shifts in healthcare history, a Theory of Integral Nursing can inform and shape nursing practice, education, research and policy-local to global-to achieve a healthy world. A Theory of Integral Nursing, informed by integral theory, presents the philosophical foundation and application of an integral worldview
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Anchored in one of the most dramatic social shifts in healthcare history, a Theory of Integral Nursing can inform and shape nursing practice, education, research and policy-local to global-to achieve a healthy world. A Theory of Integral Nursing, informed by integral theory, presents the philosophical foundation and application of an integral worldview
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