An Introduction:Theoretical

Foundation of Nursing
Practice
Prepared by:
Danica Myas E. Causing,RN
 Definition: Theory

PROPOSITION
CONCEPT

THEORY

ASSUMPTION
DEFINITION
► Parker(2001) A theory an
organized,coherent set of concepts and
their relationship to each other that offers
descipritions,explanations
SYSTEMATIC and predictions
PHENOMENON
about phenomena.
► Kozier(2008) is a supposition or system of
ideas that is proposed to explain given
phenomenon.
Nursing Theory
 Nursing paradigm
► Are patterns or models used to show a
clear relationship among the existing
theoretical works in nursing.
Metaparadigm of Nursing
 Philosophy
► is
the next knowledge level after
metaparadigm. It specifies the
definition of metaparadigm concepts.
 CONCEPTUAL MODELS OR
FRAMEWORK

► - Are representations Person

of an idea or body of
knowledge based on
the own understanding
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or perception of a exercise
person or researcher
on a certain topic,
phenomena or theory.
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 THEORETICAL MODELS OR
FRAMEWORK
►- are highly
established set of
concepts that are
testable.
 SCIENCE
the organized body of knowledge
gained through research.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD:
► Observation
► Gathering Data
► Forming Hypothesis
► Experimental Investigation
► Conclusion/ Theoretical Explanation
 KNOWLEDGE
► Information,skills and expertise
acquired by a person through
formal/informal learning.
SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE
1. Traditional
2. Authoritative
3. Scientific
 PHENOMENON
A sets of empirical data or experiences that
can be physically observed or tangible such
as crying or grimacing when in pain.
 PURPOSES OF NURSING
THEORY IN RELATION TO:
► Education – nursing theory was used
primarily to establish the profession’s
place in the university.
► Research – nursing research
identifies the philosophical
assumptions or theoretical
frameworks from which it proceeds
► Practice – the primary contribution of
nursing theory when employed in a
clinical setting is the facilitation of
reflection, questioning, and thinking
about what nurses do