Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories and Practice

Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories and Practice
THIRD EDITION Introduces different nursing theories and their relevance to everyday nursing practice Nursing theory and nursing models are key elements of any modern nursing course. Understanding both the conceptual and practical aspects of nursing is vital to assessing, planning, and implementing consistent and seamless patient care. Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories and Practice is a concise, easily accessible introduction to the development, application, and evaluation of various nursing theories. This highly anticipated new edition guides readers through each step of a theory-generating journey, from identifying phenomena in clinical practice, to forming concepts and propositions, to constructing a new theory. Incorporating the most recent research and up-to-date references throughout, the third edition covers a broader range of nursing theories to guide and improve patient care.

• Examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice, and nursing roles
• Discusses 12 different criteria that readers can use to select the appropriate theory
• Outlines the different ways that nurses learn and impart knowledge
• Describes various methodological approaches used by researchers to generate or test nursing theory
• Demonstrates how the validity of a theory is determined through rigorous and systematic analysis and evaluation

Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories and Practice is a must-have book for all pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nurses.

Table des matières

Preface viii
Acknowledgements and Dedications x
How to Use Your Textbook xi
About the Companion Website xiv
Chapter 1 The Case for Nursing Theory 1
Introduction 1
The Necessity and Meaning of Theory 3
Theory Defined 4
Construction of Theory 8
Theory and Science of Nursing 9
Other Interpretations of Theory 11
Main Paradigms and Philosophies and Their Influence on the Development of Nursing Science 11
Theory and Practice of Nursing 13
Do We Really Need Theory? 14
Nursing Theories Today 15
Conclusion 17
Additional Reading 18
References 18
Chapter 2 Knowing in Nursing and Nursing Knowledge 21
Introduction 22
Definitions of Knowing and Knowledge 22
Philosophies of Knowledge 23
How Do Nurses Know? 32
Categories of Knowing 37
Mixed Methods 45
Conclusion 46
Useful Web Links 46
References 47
Chapter 3 Theory from Practice and Practice from Theory 49
Introduction 49
First Steps - Reflecting on Theory 50
The Questions Begged 51
Developing Nursing Theory 51
Levels of Theory 53
The Relationship Between Theory and Practice 64
The Questions Begged - Some Answers 71
Conclusion 72
Additional Reading 72
References 73
Chapter 4 Nursing Theories and New Nursing Roles 77
Introduction 77
Defining Role 78
Background to the Development of New Roles in Nursing 78
Some Implications of the New Nursing Roles 79
Using Theory to Understand New Roles in Nursing 80
Conclusion 88
Further Reading 88
References 89
Chapter 5 Nursing Theories or Nursing Models 93
Introduction 94
Reasons for Historical Nursing Theory Evolution 94
Model 96
Theory 97
Theory or Model? 98
The Classification of Theories 100
Current Trends in Nursing Theories 103
The Nursing Metaparadigm 103
Benefits of Nursing Theories 107
Limitations of Nursing Theories 110
Conclusions 112
Additional Reading 114
References 114
Chapter 6 Interpersonal Relationships: The Essence of Nursing Models and Theories 118
Introduction 119
Types of Interpersonal Relationships 119
Personal Knowing 121
Classifications of Interaction Theories According to Different Authors 123
Implications for Nurse Practice, Research and Education 127
Social Capital 128
Challenges to the Development of Interpersonal Relationships in Nursing and the Use of Interpersonal Theories 129
Conclusion 132
Additional Reading 132
Useful Web Links 133
References 133
Chapter 7 How to Select a Suitable Model or Theory for Practice 136
Introduction 137
Selecting an Appropriate Nursing Theory 138
Potential Problems when Selecting a Nursing Theory 139
Choosing a Suitable Nursing Theory 144
Nurses' Own Philosophy as a Basis for Selecting a Theory 148
A Strategy for Choice 149
Who Should Select the Theory? 150
Nursing Theories Versus Theories Developed by Other Disciplines 150
Conclusion 152
Useful Web Links 154
References 154
Chapter 8 Research and Theory: A Reciprocal Relationship 156
Introduction 157
What is the Link Between Theory and Research? 159
Research in Nursing 160
Theory-Generating Research (TGR) 161
Theory-Testing Research (TTR) 165
Theory-Framed Research (TFR) 167
Theory-Evaluating Research (TER) 168
Strategies for Theory Development Through Research 172
Conclusions 176
Additional Reading 176
Useful Web Links 177
References 177
Chapter 9 Criteria for Theory Description, Analysis and Evaluation 179
Introduction 180
The Evaluator of a Nursing Theory 180
Significance of the Theory 181
Step 1: Theory Description 182
Step 2: Theory Analysis 184
Step 3: Theory Evaluation 190
Conclusion 196
Additional Reading 197
References 197
Appendix A The Metaparadigm Elements as Outlined in Twenty Nursing Grand Theories 199
Index 202

A propos de l'auteur

Hugh P. Mckenna, CBE, PhD, BSc (Hons), RMN, RGN, RNT, DipN (Lond), AdvDipEd, FFN, FRCSI, FEANS, FRCN, FAAN, MAE, MEASA, Emeritus Professor, Ulster University, UK. Majda Pajnkihar, PhD, RN, FAAN, FEANS, Professor, Senior Research Fellow, Head of Institute of Nursing Care, Head of the Doctoral Study Program Nursing Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia. Dominika Vrbnjak, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Slovenia.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Hugh A. McKenna, Hugh A. (University of Ulster) Pajnkihar Mckenna, Hugh A. Pajnkihar Mckenna, Hugh P. McKenna, Hugh P. (University of Ulster Mckenna, Majda Pajnkihar, Pajnkihar Majda, Dominika Vrbnjak
• Edition: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 20.03.2025
• EAN: 9781394192755
• ISBN: 978-1-394-19275-5
• Pages: 224
• Thème: Fundamentals
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Général; MEDICAL / Nursing / Research & Theory, Nursing & ancillary services, Nursing fundamentals and skills, Nursing research and theory