Definition of concepts
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1) Concepts are used to develop theories: The theories are
constructed from concepts, and thus the elaboration of concept
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2) Concepts can be operationalized: Concepts can be analyzed for
their application in practice (e.g., respect, caring, and good death).
pts can be used to enhance practice: By analyzing
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Types of Concepts:
Empirical concepts Empiric ----- easy to be observed
Inferential ----- can be observed
Inferential concepts both direct and indirect
Abstract can not be observed
Abstract conceptsDefinition of concepts
Source of concept:
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Naturalistic Present in nursing May be defined an
practice developed for use in
research and theory
development
Research based —_ Developed through Often related to @ nut
qualitative research specialty
Existing concept Borrowed from other Developed for nursing
disciplines practice, but are useful in
research and theory
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Body weight, pain
Hope, grief, cultural
competence
Job satisfaction, quality
of life, adaptationA Specific method
Development g Methods can be based on
of conce pts belief about reality
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Types of development:
Concept analysis
> strategy to identify important characteristics
> Avant and Walker framework
Concept derivation
> definitions are taken from previous theories in other disciplines
Concept synthesis
> synthesizing and namingConcept
development
Steps (Rodgers 2000)
* Identify and name the concept of interest.
* Identify surrogate terms and relevant uses
of the concept.
* Identify and select an appropriate realm
(sample) for data collection.
* Collect data to identify attributes of
concept and contextual basis of concept
(eg sociocultural, interdisciplinary)
* Analyse the data regarding the
characteristic of the concept
* Identify concepts that are related to the
concept of interest.
* Identify hypotheses and implications for
further developmentDevelopment of concepts
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=Show relationship between concepts
=Generally qualitative
=Not ‘proven’Definition of Nursing model
Some definitions
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Stockwell, 1985 a simplified way of organising a complex phenomenon
Faweet (1992) set of concepts and the assumptions that integrate them into a
meaningful configuration
Rambo (1984) way of representing a situation in logical terms in order to show the
structure of the orginal idea or subject.
conceptual tools or devices that can be used by an indivisual to understand and place
‘complex phenomena into perspective. It gives the viewer an indication of what the real
thingis like (McKenna, 1997, p. 12).Component
of nursing
models
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At a basic level, there are three key
components to a nursing model:
Aset of beliefs and values;
A statement of the goal the nurse is trying
to achieve;
The knowledge and skills the nurse needs
to practice (Pearson et al, 1996).
An important first step in the development
of ideas about nursing was to try and
identify the core concepts central to.
nursing, then to identify the beliefs and
values around those.The medical model
Differential
Bio-reductionist J diagnosis: signs
&symptoms
Provision of
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Scientific theory Evaluation of
Goals - cure and
- testable and Ras auctions
not contestable ia efficacyNursing models
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SOCIAL KNOWLEDGE CHANGE AND VALUES AND
SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT CULTURECommonly used nursing models
Peplau
(interpersonal
communication)
Roper, Logan &
Tierney (ADL)
Orem (Self-
Care)
Wolfensberger Carper
(social role (personal
valorisation) explanations)
Roy (adaptation
model)Theories
Distinguishing a discipline from
other disciplinesDefinitions of theories
Theory > a way of representing a situation in logical terms in order to show
the structure of the original idea or subject.
Generally more quantitative approach
A proposed of relationship between concepts
Considered more ‘proven’ than modelDefinitions of theories
“represent a scientist’s best effort to describe and explain
phenomena?” (Pollit & Hungler 1987)
““.is a general statement that summarizes and organizes knowledge
by proposing a general relationship between events - if itis a good
One it will cover a large number of events and predict events that
have not yet occurred or been observed” (Robson, nd)Characteristics of theory
Simple but can be
used to make
generalization
Consistent with
previous tested
theories
can be used to
guide practice
Can be used asa
base of
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Theories are
proven but still
open for
investigationPurpose of
nursing
theory
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Support the development of knowledge
through thesis and contestability
Explains and predicts outcomes
Supports decision making
Embeds goals and outcomes for the client
and by implication for the nurse
Supports modeling of processes of nursingNursing theory is important for practice
Identi
certain standard for nursing
Importance
of nursing
theoryTheory in practice
Theory assist practicing nurse to:
Organize,
understand and Fe