what is the purpose of theory in nursing
they are patterns that guide the thinking, being, and doing of nursing
nursing practice is based on
theories, foundational concepts, philoposhies, principles, research findings and practice wisdom
grand theory
not easily testable, less specific (nightingale)
mid-range theory
more specific than GT and can apply things to research
practice theory
directly correlated to practice
florence nightingale
promoted environments that were conducive to healing
sister callista roy
viewed the person as a biopsychosocial being, developed the Roy Adaptation Model
what are the 4 models of adaptation
physiological needs, self-concept, role function, interdependence
madeleine leininger
developed culture care theory, nurses are also cultural beings
jean watson
believed the nurse can treat the body, mind, and spirit through the establishment of a caring relationship
(transcending time, space, and physicality)
theory to practice
guides assessment, nursing diagnosis, and nursing actions/ makes practice more efficient and effective
evidence based
quantitative and concrete evidence
evidence informed
holistic approach/ patients needs and social contect (more individualized)
creativity and scholarliness in nursing
combination of a unique body of knowledge and set of principles that guide systemic application of that knowledge
practice- theory- research- all over again
domain of nursing knowledge
Fawcett’s maetaparadigm of person, health, environment, and nursing
(PHEN)
theorizing into the future
- include indigenous ways of knowing in care and education
- build foundation that supports new ideas, knowledge, and actions
