FIRST PPT Flashcards
(38 cards)
it is composed of various descriptions which convey a general meaning and reduces the vagueness in understanding a set of concepts.
definition
It is an awareness of the reality one acquires
through learning or investigation.
knowledge
implies a body of knowledge.
science
it involves observing, identifying, describing, investigating, and explaining events and occurrences that are perceived in this world.
science
type of knowledge deals with wisdom, fundamental knowledge, and the processes we use to develop and construct our perceptions of life.
philosophy
provides a viewpoint and implies a system of values and beliefs.
philosophy
forms the basis for providing nursing care acquired through the process of education and practice.
philosophy
an aspect of reality that can be consciously
sensed or experienced.
phenomenon
reflect the domain of nursing practice.
phenomena
Mental formulations of an object or event that comes from an individual perceptual experience
concepts
an idea or complex mental image of a phenomenon (could either be abstract or concrete)
concepts
building blocks of theories
concepts
examples of concept
self care
caring
independence
it is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena.
assumptions
a set of highly abstract, related constructs that broadly explains the phenomena of interest, expresses assumptions, and reflects philosophical stance.
conceptual models
a group of concepts that follow an understandable pattern.
conceptual models
thought of as bricks and boards
concepts
thought as the blueprint
conceptual framework/models
composed of a group of concepts that describe a pattern of reality.
theory
a statement that explains or characterizes a process, an occurrence, or an event, and is based on observed facts.
theory
can be tested, changed, or used to guide research or to provide a base for evaluation
theory
maslow’s hierarchy of needs
self actualization
esteem
love and belonging
safety needs
physiological needs
a conceptualization of some aspect of nursing communicated for the purpose of describing, explaining, predicting, and/or prescribing nursing care. (Meleis, 1997)
nursing theory
provide nurses with a perspective to view client situations, a way to organize data, and a method to analyze and interpret information.
nursing theory