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What is a concept?
An idea we conceive in our minds to represent the world around us.
What do critical social theories suggest?
What are hypotheses?
Specific statements used by researchers to predict a relationship between or among variables.
What does the metaparadigm of nursing include?
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What attributes does the nursing concept of metaparadigm recognize?
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How is health defined in the health concept of metaparadigm?
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What does the environment concept of metaparadigm explain?
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How is a person viewed in the person concept of metaparadigm?
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What is the fifth concept of the metaparadigm?
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What is an upstream approach?
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What do nursing practice theories focus on?
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What are paradigms?
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What does social justice concern?
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What are variables?
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What is a theory?
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What are grand nursing theories?
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What do midrange nursing theories provide?
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What is a meta-theory?
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Study Notes
Concept
- Represents an idea formed in the mind that reflects the world; essential building blocks of theory in nursing.
Critical Social Theories
- Analyze historical power imbalances in society and their impact.
- Aim to empower marginalized individuals through critical examination and knowledge application.
- Seek to foster positive changes in societal conditions affecting lives.
Hypotheses
- Predictive statements that establish relationships between variables.
- Serve as a bridge between theory and research; critical for testing theoretical frameworks.
Metaparadigm
- A framework essential to nursing that encompasses key concepts: person, health, nursing, environment, and social justice.
Nursing Concept of Metaparadigm
- Focuses on the nurse’s attributes and actions in relation to the patient.
- Acknowledges patients and families as experts in their own experiences.
Health Concept of Metaparadigm
- Health is a subjective term influenced by individual or community perspectives.
- Encompasses holistic aspects: physical, psychosocial, relational, and spiritual, evolving throughout a person’s lifespan.
Environment Concept of Metaparadigm
- Covers the broader context of healthcare impacting individuals, integrating both internal and external factors that affect well-being.
Person Concept of Metaparadigm
- Defines the individual as dynamic, including individuals, families, and communities.
- Emphasizes a holistic approach where all relevant personal aspects are considered in care.
Fifth Concept of the Metaparadigm: Social Justice
- Advocates for equitable allocation of resources to benefit marginalized populations.
- Nurses assume an advocacy role, working towards equity and fairness.
Upstream Approach
- Focuses on preventive strategies to address issues before they arise, rather than reactive solutions.
Nursing Practice Theories
- Concentrate specifically on nursing and care dynamics, incorporating elements of the metaparadigm.
- Can be applied at various levels of practice understanding.
Paradigm
- Represents shared patterns of understanding and worldviews; foundational to theories which can evolve over time.
Social Justice
- Concerns fairness and equal opportunity for all individuals in society.
- Viewed both as a goal and an ongoing process.
Variables
- Observable changes in characteristics or quantities that researchers can measure or quantify.
Theory
- A structured set of concepts and variables aimed at describing, explaining, or predicting phenomena.
- In nursing, theory informs and is informed by practice, influencing actions and methodologies.
Grand Nursing Theories
- Provide overarching philosophical orientations applicable to diverse nursing scenarios.
Midrange Nursing Theories
- More specific than grand theories, informed by practice and research, designed to guide daily nursing activities.
Meta-theory
- Expounds on broad theoretical issues, analyzing the purpose and requirements for nursing theories and outlining evaluative criteria.
Practice Theory
- Highly specific and situation-based, defining goals and strategies for their achievement.
- Serves as protocols in nursing, bridging theory with actual practice.
History and Purpose of Theory Development in Nursing
- Originated in 1800s England, where uneducated women served as nurses in home care settings; the role was often viewed with disdain, lacking formal training.
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This quiz covers key concepts in the metaparadigm of nursing, including foundational ideas and critical social theories. Explore the building blocks of nursing theory and understand the social frameworks that impact healthcare. Test your knowledge with these essential flashcards.