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Guru Hargobind College of Nursing, Raikot

Presentation

On

Submitted to:

Mrs Parveen Sultan

Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing

Submitted By:
Amanjot Kaur Deol
M.Sc.Nursing (I year)
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INTRODUCTION-

Conceptual models deal with abstractions (concepts) that are assembled by virtue of their
relevance to a common theme. Conceptual models are made up of concepts and proposition that
state the relationship between the concepts. The conceptual frame of reference is organized to
summarize existing knowledge and to show how the research problem chosen for study fits
together with knowledge already known about subject.

 TERMINOLOGY-

CONCEPT-

Concepts are basically vehicles of thought that involve images. Concepts are words that
describe objects, properties, or events .

TYPES:
1. Empirical concepts-
Based on observation, experience or experiment and not on theory.
2. Inferential concepts-
Something that you can find out indirectly from what you already know: to draw or make
inferences from the data. Example: universe is expanding.
3. Abstract concepts-
Existing in thought rather than matter or practice or not concrete.
MODEL-

Model denotes a symbolic representation of conceptualization of phenomena.

SCHEMATIC MODELS-

Schematic models are visual representations of some aspect of reality; like conceptual models
and theories, they use concepts as building blocks but with minimal use of words. A visual or
symbolic representation of a theory or conceptual framework often helps to express abstract
ideas in a concise and readily understandable form.

 CONCEPTUAL MODEL-
 A conceptual model represents ideas or notion that have been put together in a unique
way to describe area of concern. It assists individuals in organizing their thinking in order
to select a focus of study and in interpreting the findings. (Morse,1992)
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CONCEPTUAL MODELS AND THEORIES-

1. Both conceptual models and theories use concepts as building blocks but conceptual
models lack deductive system of propositions that assert a relationship between the
concepts.
2. Conceptual models provide a conceptual perspective regarding interrelated
phenomena but are more loosely structured than theories.

3. A conceptual model broadly presents an understanding of the phenomenon of interest

and reflects the assumptions and philosophical views of the model’s designer.

4. Conceptual models are not directly testable by researchers in the same way that
theories are.

5. However, conceptual models like theories can serve as important springboards for the
generation of hypotheses to be tested.

NATURE OF CONCEPTUAL MODEL-

ORIGIN OF CONCEPTUAL MODELS-
Conceptual models are not discovered by researchers and scientists; they are created and
invented by them. The building of a framework depends not only on observable facts in our
environment but also on the originators ingenuity in pulling those facts together and making
sense of them. Thus, conceptual model construction is a creative and intellectual enterprise
that can be engaged in by anyone who has imagination, a solid base of knowledge and thus
ability to knit together observations and existing knowledge into an intelligible pattern.
TENTATIVE NATURE OF MODELS-

 Conceptual models and theories can never be confirmed or proved. A model or theory
represents a scientist’s best efforts to describe and explain phenomena; today’s
successful model or theory may be related to tomorrow’s intellectual junk yard.
 Theories and models that are not congruent with culture’s values and philosophical
orientation also may be discredited over time. Thus theories or model, no matter what
in subject matter, can ever be considered final and verified.

 PURPOSES OF CONCEPTUAL MODELS-

Conceptual frameworks play several interrelated roles in the progress of a science.

 To make research findings meaning ful and generalizable.

 Allow researchers to knit together observations and facts into an orderly scheme.

 Frameworks are efficient mechanisms for drawing together and summarizing

accumulated facts.
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 The linkage of findings into a coherent structure makes the body of accumulated
knowledge more accessible.

 Can guide the researchers understanding of not only the what of natural phenomena
but also the why of their occurrence.

 Conceptual models help to stimulate research and extension of knowledge by providing

both direction and impetus.

 Frameworks may serve as a spring board for scientific advances.

 WHY USE CONCEPTUAL MODELS-

It is important for students to begin learning how to develop conceptual
models of how things work for several reasons:
 Development of conceptual models is first step in developing more detailed quantitative
models.
 Interactive development of conceptual models can be used very effectively as an
Interactive Engagement learning environment.

 For some topics, having students participate in the development and validation of
conceptual models to help them understand different physical processes is a worthwhile
learning objective.

 The development of conceptual models can help introduce students to the terminology
and to a conceptual understanding of systems thinking and modeling.

 WHEN IT IS ADVANTAGEOUS TO USE CONCEPTUAL MODELS-

 When introducing a new topic in class regardless of whether the ultimate goal is to
develop the topic qualitatively or quantitatively.

 When equations for some process being studied seem to obscure student understanding
it is a good idea to step back a bit and discuss a conceptual model of the processes.
Actually, it is typically best to develop a conceptual framework for understanding before
introducing equations.

 To help explain and discuss interesting features in research designs.

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 HOW TO USE CONCEPTUAL MODELS-

Conceptual Models are great to use when introducing a topic. Get students interactively
involved with the creation, evaluation, and refinement of conceptual models. Ask questions
that guide the min the development process.

Figure 1

 Causal Loop diagrams are a great tool for developing and understanding conceptual
models and are invaluable for extending conceptual models into nursing models.
 The negative feedback loop shown causes the coffee to migrate toward room
temperature.

 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK-

INTRODUCTION-

In a study that has its roles in a specified conceptual model, the framework is called conceptual
framework. The conceptual framework formalizes the thinking process so that others may read
and know the frame of reference, basic to research problems. One formulates conceptual
framework by creating order out of otherwise disorganized information. A framework relating to
nursing problem for study is derived from available empirical knowledge finding from the
research of others, assumptions, explanation and delineation of concepts. Thus conceptual
model provides organization for thinking, observing and interpreting what is seen, gives direction
to the search for identifying a question to ask about the phenomenon and point out solutions to
problem.

DEFINITION-

Conceptual frameworks (theoretical frameworks) are a type of intermediate theory that attempt
to connect to all aspects of inquiry (e.g., problem definition, purpose, literature review,
methodology, data collection and analysis). Conceptual frameworks can act like maps that give
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coherence to empirical inquiry. Because conceptual frameworks are potentially so close to

empirical inquiry, they take different forms depending upon the research question or problem.

 CONCEPTUAL MODELS IN NURSING-

Nursing has made phenomenal achievement in the last century that has led to the
recognition of nursing as an academic discipline and a profession. A move towards theory-
based practice has made contemporary nursing more meaningful and significant by shifting
nursing’s focus from vocation to an organised profession. The need for knowledge-base to
guide professional nursing practice had been realised in the first half of the twentieth century
and many theoretical works have been contributed by nurses ever since, first with the goal of
making nursing a recognised profession and later with the goal of delivering care to patients
as professionals.
Researchers use conceptual models or theoretical frameworks to provide an organizing
structure for their studies, to guide the development and testing of hypotheses, and to place
research finding within the context of science. Selection of an appropriate and useful
framework is an essential step in the development of a research project.
Common concepts in nursing theories
Four concepts common in nursing theory that influence & determine nursing practice are:
1. The person (patient).
2. The environment
3. Health
4. Nursing (goals, roles, functions)
 Each of these concepts is usually defined & described by a nursing theorist, often
uniquely; although these concepts are common to all nursing theories. Of the four
concepts, the most important is that of the person. The focus of nursing, regardless of
definition or theory, is the person.
 These conceptual models were not developed primarily as a base for nursing research.
Indeed, these models have thus far had more impact on nursing education ,
administration and clinical practice than on nursing research. Nevertheless, nurse
researchers are turning increasingly toward these conceptual frameworks for their
inspiration and theoretical foundations in formulating research questions.
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Conceptual model
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 CONCEPTUAL MODELS OF NURSING USED BY NURSE RESEARCHERS-

Theorist and Name of model Key thesis of the Research example

reference model
F. Moyra Allen McGill Model of Nursing is the science Cossette and
Nursing of health promoting colleagues (2002)
interactions. Health included elements of
promotion is a McGill Model in their
process of helping study to document
people cope and the types of nursing
develop; the goal of approaches that were
nursing is to actively associated with
promote patient and reductions in
family strenghths and psychological distress
the acheivement of among patients after
life goals. myocardial infarction.
Myra Levine, 1973 Conservation model Conservation of Melancon and Miller
integrity contributes (2005) used Levine’s
to maintenance of a model to guide their
person’s wholeness. study on the effect of
massage therapy
versus traditional
therapy for relief of
lower back pain.
Betty Nueman, 2001 Health Care Systems Each person is a Jones-cannon and
Model complete system, the Davis (2005) used
goal of nursing is to Nueman’s model as
assist in maintaining the framework in
client system their study on the
stability. coping strategies of
African American
daughters who
functioned as
caregivers.
Martha Rogers, Science of unitary The individual is a Wright (2004) studied
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1970,1986 human beings unified whole in the relationship

constant interaction between trust and
with the power in adults as a
environment, nursing way of illuminating
helps individual nurse client
achieve maximum relationships using
well being within roger’s theory.
their potential.
Sr. Callista Roy, 1999 Adaptation model Humans are Shyu and associates
adaptive systems (2004) tested roy’s
that cope with model in their study
change through of environmental
adaptation; nursing barriers and mobility
helps to promote among elders.
client adaptation;
during health and
illness.

SOME OTHER CONCEPTUAL MODELS-

Dorothy E.Johnson’s Behavioral Individuals maintain stability and balance through

system model adjustments and adaptation to the forces that impinges
them.
Individual as a behavioral system is composed of seven
subsystems.
Attachment, or the affiliative subsystems – is the corner
stone of social organizations.
Behavioral system also includes the subsystems of
dependency, achievement, aggressive, ingestive-
eliminative and sexual.
Disturbances in these causes nursing problems.

Imogene King’s Goal Transactions provide a frame of reference toward goal

attainment theory setting.
A conceptual model of nursing from which theory of goal
attainment is derived.
From her major concepts (interaction, perception,
communication, transaction, role, stress, growth and

Nancy Roper, WW.Logan and
A.J.Tierney A model for
nursing based on a model of
living
Joyce Travelbee’s Human To
Human Relationship Model
Kathryn E. Barnard’s Parent
Child Interaction Model
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development) derived goal attainment theory.
· Perceptions, Judgments and actions of the patient and
the nurse lead to reaction, interaction, and transaction
(Process of nursing).
Individuality in living.
Living is an amalgam of activities of living (ALs).
Most individuals experience significant life events which
can affect ALs causing actual and potential problems.
This affects dependence – independence continuum which
is bi-directional.
Nursing helps to maintain the individuality of person by
preventing potential problems, solving actual problems
and helping to cope.
Therapeutic human relationships.
Nursing is accomplished through human to human
relationships that began with: The original encounter and
then progressed through stages of
Emerging identities
Developing feelings of empathy and sympathy, until the
nurse and patient attained rapport in the final stage.
Growth and development of children and mother–infant
relationships
Individual characteristics of each member influence the
parent–infant system and adaptive behavior modifies
those characteristics to meet the needs of the system.
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Nola J.Pender’s :The Health
promotion; model
Promoting optimum health supersedes disease prevention.
Identifies cognitive, perceptual factors in clients which are
modified by demographical and biological characteristics,
interpersonal influences, situational and behavioral factors
that help predict in health promoting behavior.

 EXAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK-

1. Statement of the problem-

Evaluation of demonstrated technique on clean intermittent urethral catheterization, to the

caretakers of traumatic paraplegics or tetraplegics.

Age occupation relationship education habitat income sex

Evaluation of level of performance

of the demonstrated technique on
clean intermittent urethral
catheterization to the caretakers of
traumatic paraplegics/tetraplegics

Psycholigically Medically Catheter Miscellaneous

important important maintenance steps
steps steps steps
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2. Statement of the problem-

A study to assess the perception of mastectomy patient’s towards nursing interventions

in a selected hospital.

Mastectomy patients perception towards

nursing intervention

Personal Interpersonal systems Social systems

systems

-AGE -COMMUNICATION NEEDS

-EDUCATION
-COMMUNICATION
-RELIGION -PHYSICAL
-INTERACTION -EMOTIONAL
-INCOME -SPIRITUAL
-OCCUPATION -SOCIAL
-TRANSACTION
-MARITAL
STATUS
-AUTHORITY
-PLACE -ACTION
-BEHAVIOUR PATTERN
-MASS MEDIA -STATUS
EXPOSURE -VALUES
-REACTION

-FAMILIES
-WORKPLACE A CONCEPTUAL
-HEALTH CARE FRAMEWORK FOR NEED
SETTING PERCEPTION INTERACTING
-HABITS SYSTEMS IMOGENE KING
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 USES OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK-

The use of conceptual models is to:

Provide an organizing structure for the research design and methods.

To guide the development and testing of interventions and hypotheses based on the
tenets of the theory.

To explain the study results and place the findings within the context of science in a
specific field of investigation. The interpretation of findings flows from the
conceptualization represented by the framework.

 FUTURE OF NURSING MODELS-

Nursing models have been criticized for failing to provide holistic care, and preventing
nurses from thinking "outside of the box". This has been compounded by many hospitals that
have developed "pre-printed" care plans that have been misused by nurses who have failed to
customize these generic care plans to the patient. An example of this would be using a standard
care plan for appendectomy for an elderly patient with multiple pathology (for instance diabetes,
angina pectoris and a history of myocardial infarction). Evidently, the patient's care needs would
be very different from a fit-and-healthy 20 year old male with no previous medical history who
neither smokes nor drinks. It is up to the professional to tailor the care plan to suit the individual
patient.

 Models of nursing have always been accused of being "out of touch" with the harsh
reality of patient care, and creating yet more unnecessary paperwork for nurses to
complete.
 Technological advances may produce client specific nursing models.

 CONCLUSION-
The conceptual nursing models help to provide knowledge to improve practice, guide research
and curriculum and identify the goals of nursing practice. The state of art and science of
nursing theory is one of continuing growth. Using the internet the nurses of the world can
share ideas and knowledge, carrying on the work begun by nursing theorists and continue the
growth and development of new nursing knowledge. It is important the nursing knowledge is
learnt, used, and applied in the theory based practice for the profession and the continued
development of nursing and academic discipline.
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