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# Theoretical Framework of Nursing ## Terminologies ### Science - From the latin "scientia" meaning knowledge - A systematically organized body of knowledge about a particular subject - Is performing the process of observation, description, experimental, investigation and theoretical explanation of...

# Theoretical Framework of Nursing ## Terminologies ### Science - From the latin "scientia" meaning knowledge - A systematically organized body of knowledge about a particular subject - Is performing the process of observation, description, experimental, investigation and theoretical explanation of natural phenomenon ### Philosophy - A statement of beliefs and values about human beings and their world - Is concerned with the purpose of human life, the nature of being and reality, the theory and limits of knowledge - Concept, Proposition, Assumption, Definitions ### Knowledge - General awareness, understanding or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths or principles - Information, skills and expertise acquired by a person through various experiences or through formal/informal learning ### Source of Knowledge - **Traditional** - nursing practice which is passed down from generation to generation - **Authoritative** - is an idea by a person of authority which is perceived as true because of his or her expertise. - **Scientific** - knowledge came from a scientific method through research ### Theory - Is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena. - A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice - Is a system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomena. ### Concept - idea, belief, view, notion, thought, perception, impression - Are building blocks of theories - A concept enhances one's capacity to understand phenomena as it helps define the meaning. ### Abstract Concept - are indirectly observed. - it is independent on time and place - Examples are love, care and freedom. ### Concrete Concept - are directly observed. - Specific to time and place - Examples are nurse, mother, chair ### Proposition - Statements that explains the relationships of different concepts. - Ex. Children don't want to stay in the hospital because of their fear of injections. ### Definition - Is composed of various descriptions which convey a general meaning and reduces the vagueness in understanding a set of concepts ### Assumption - Is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena. - Ex. All patients who are not able to take good care of themselves need nurses. ### Phenomenon - a fact or occurrence that can be observed - something notable; excites people's interest and curiosity ## Characteristics of a Theory 1. Theory can correlate concepts in such a way as to generate a different way of looking at a certain fact or phenomenon - Ex. The relationship between self-care deficit and nursing 2. theories must be logical in nature THEORIES MUST BE LOGICAL IN NATURE - (LOGIC - an orderly reasoning) - Interrelationships of concepts must be sequential and consistently used within the theory 3. Theories should be simple but generally broad in nature. - Parsimonious - simple terms that describes, explains, or predicts a wide range of phenomena 4. Theory can be the source of hypothesis that can be tested for it to be elaborated 5. Theories contribute in enriching the general body of knowledge through the studies implemented to validate them. 6. Theories can be used by practitioners to direct or enhance their practice. 7. Theories must be consistent with other validated theories, law, and principle both will leave open answered questions that need to be tested. ## Components of a Theory 1. Context - resembles environment to which nursing act takes place. 2. Content - subject of the theory 3. Process - method by which nurse