Chapter 9&10 Flashcards
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group of related concepts, definitions and statements
theory
Abstract ideas rather than concrete facts
Theory
Theory is a useful tool for:
reasoning, critical thinking, and decision making
What is the ultimate goal of the nursing theory
to support excellence in practice
What does the Metaparadigm of nursing consist of
person, environment, health and nursing
What is the most important concept of the metaparadigm
person
Set of beliefs about the nature of how the world works
Philosophy
Theories are more concrete descriptions of concepts that are embedded in ____
propositions
these are statements that describe linkages between concepts and are more prescriptive
propositions
These are the original writings of the theories
primary source
this philosopher questioned “what needs to be adjusted in this environment to protect the patient?”
Florence Nightingale
This philosopher questioned “what can I help this patient do that he would do for himself if he could?”
Virginia Henderson
This philosopher questioned “ how can I create an environment of trust, understanding, and openness so that the patient and I can work together in meeting his or her needs?”
Jean Watson
Who’s work was recognized as human science
Watson’s philosophy (caring)
This person’s philosophy encouraged nurses to share the genuine selves with patients
Jean Watson
Theories are built from conceptual models like buildings are built from ____
blueprints
This person’s conceptual model was based on “what deficits does this patient have in providing his or her own self-care?”
Dorothea Orem
This person’s conceptual model was based on “what goals can we set together to restore the patient to health”
Imogene King
This person’s conceptual model was based on “How can I modify this patient’s environment to facilitate his or her adaptation”
Callista Roy
Orem formalized 3 interrelated theories:
theory of self care, theory of self care deficit, and theory of nursing system
This complex theory focused on people, their interpersonal relationships, and social contexts with three interacting systems: personal, interpersonal, and social
King
This nursing theorist wanted to know “within the relationship with my patient, how can I best help him or her understand his or her health problems and develop new, healthier behaviors
Hildegard Peplau
This nursing theorist wanted to know “How can I best figure out what my patient needs through my interaction with him or her”
Ida Orlando
This nursing theorist wanted to know “What are the best ways to provide care to my patient that are culturally congruent
Madeleine Leininger
