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Which best describes theoretical models or frameworks?
Which best describes theoretical models or frameworks?
- They consist of a well-established set of concepts that are testable. (correct)
- They are purely abstract and cannot be tested.
- They focus solely on intangible concepts.
- They are personal interpretations of knowledge.
What is the primary characteristic of abstract concepts?
What is the primary characteristic of abstract concepts?
- They have specific historical definitions.
- They can be directly observed.
- They are easily measurable.
- They are intangible and indirectly observed. (correct)
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of conceptual models?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of conceptual models?
- They are dependent on time and specific place.
- They are based on individual understanding of phenomena. (correct)
- They exclusively deal with historical data.
- They are universally accepted and unchangeable.
The term 'metaparadigm' refers to which of the following?
The term 'metaparadigm' refers to which of the following?
Which of the following is an example of an abstract concept?
Which of the following is an example of an abstract concept?
What is defined as a tangible concept that can be directly observed in nursing?
What is defined as a tangible concept that can be directly observed in nursing?
Which of the following best describes the holistic level of wellness experienced by an individual?
Which of the following best describes the holistic level of wellness experienced by an individual?
What do the assumptions in nursing refer to?
What do the assumptions in nursing refer to?
What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions?
What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions?
How does nursing theory contribute to the field of nursing?
How does nursing theory contribute to the field of nursing?
Which aspect of nursing focuses on the beliefs and values guiding a nurse's actions?
Which aspect of nursing focuses on the beliefs and values guiding a nurse's actions?
What does the term phenomena refer to in the context of nursing?
What does the term phenomena refer to in the context of nursing?
What is the relationship between nursing theory and the development of nursing practice models?
What is the relationship between nursing theory and the development of nursing practice models?
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Study Notes
Theoretical Frameworks
- Highly established set of concepts which are testable and exist in the literature
- Provides structure and framework for understanding
- Are a representation of a body of knowledge
Conceptual Frameworks
- Representation of a body of knowledge based on a person's understanding or perception of a topic
- Also known as paradigm
- Used to provide context and structure
- Independent of time and place
Metaparadigm
- Meta = "with"
- Paradigm = "pattern"
- Collective term representing four concepts of nursing:
- Person - Humans (individual, family, community) - recipients of care
- Environment - external or internal influences
- Health - holistic level of wellness
- Nursing - actions of the nurse in supporting or cooperating with the patient
Philosophy
- Statement of beliefs and values
- Next level of knowledge after metaparadigm
- Provides meaning through analysis, reasoning, and logical argument
Phenomena
- Aspect of reality that can be sensed or experienced
- Examples: caring, nursing care
Nursing Theory
- Group of interrelated concepts
- Defines, describes, and logically relates information to explain past and predict future trends
- Foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing practices
Proposition
- Explains the relationship between different concepts
Concepts
- Building blocks of theories (abstract or concrete)
- Ideas, thoughts, or notions conceived in the mind
- Abstract
- Intangible
- Indirectly observed
- Examples: love, care, freedom, hope
- Concrete
- Tangible
- Directly observed
- Examples: nurse, mother
Definition
- Various descriptions conveying general meaning and reducing vagueness in understanding a set of concepts
Assumptions
- Beliefs in phenomena accepted as true
Nursing
- Dynamic discipline
- Art and science of caring for the person
- Promotes and restores health, prevents illness, alleviates suffering, assists client face death with dignity and peace
- Guided by ethico-legal moral principles
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