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Definition of concepts Abstract Important for ve * Love, hope communication Important in the een * Body temperature, body nursing knowledge weight, environment Why studying concepts? on of concepts 1) Concepts are used to develop theories: The theories are constructed from concepts, and thus the elaboration of concept Deca oM ie betes anaes 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 PE kickers sacnel alsa eee Niece teeta tse sa ai Cotes eee Semmes csr mune et sito) geen eens Mieke Definition of concepts 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 concepts Definition of concepts Source of concept: [ors emir Cec 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 CMe d re Body weight, pain Hope, grief, cultural competence Job satisfaction, quality of life, adaptation A Specific method Development g Methods can be based on of conce pts belief about reality op Belief about concept shape ° how we interact Concept development 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 naming Concept 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 development Development of concepts Sam 4 a Ba Cl ell) ey eum tc - Tend to purpose. Bee tury Explaining name of object or Cnr LS ere See eg state of complete physical, Beene Renee rrr MU Clu @u EL ee - Eg: health Ce esa NURSING MODEL > earn OF € Definition of Model =Show relationship between concepts =Generally qualitative =Not ‘proven’ Definition of Nursing model Some definitions Ceres ec ey 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 O f8 »® Q 8 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 Recetas Scientific theory Evaluation of Goals - cure and - testable and Ras auctions not contestable ia efficacy Nursing models 5 8 5 8 LOCATED IN CONSTRUCTED CONTESTABLE CAPABLE OF EMBED SOCIAL KNOWLEDGE CHANGE AND VALUES AND SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT CULTURE Commonly 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 disciplines Definitions 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 model Definitions 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 lif eeLaaleeiic} Theories are proven but still open for investigation Purpose of nursing theory @ 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 nursing Nursing theory is important for practice Identi certain standard for nursing Importance of nursing theory Theory in practice Theory assist practicing nurse to: Organize, understand and Fe

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