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Objectives:
1. ID purposes & essential elements of nsg theories 2. Differentiate terms: concept, conceptual framework, conceptual model, & theory 3. Compare selected theories of nsg. in terms of Pt., environment, health & nursing. 4. Describe relationship of Nsg. Theory to nsg. Process & nsg. Research
What is a metaparadigm?
Meta = change Paradigm= world wide view (Websters, 1983)
What is a concept?
A mental image that has emotional, cognitive, spiritual and cultural dimensions
A conceptual framework is a group of related concepts A conceptual model is a graphic illustration of the relationships between concepts
What is the major distinction between a theory & conceptual framework? Level of abstraction Conceptual framework is more abstract than the theory Conceptual model is a diagram with its major purpose being to give clear & explicit direction to nsg. Practice, education & research
CONCEPTUAL TERMS
1. Conceptual framework 2. Conceptual model 3. Theory = system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon Grand Nursing Theories
Middle Range Nursing Theories
Metaparadigm of Nursing
Metaparadigm of Nursing is composed of 4 concepts
Person Environment Health Nursing
Assumptions (3)
Universal requisites Developmental requisites Health deviation requisites
Assumptions (3)
All related to transactions
SUMMARY
Terminology common to theory discussion Nursing Grand Theories (11) Relationship between theory & nursing practice