Conceptual Frame Work
Conceptual Frame Work
Conceptual Frame Work
Conceptual Theories
context or
THEORY Theory is an imaginative grouping of knowledge, ideas and experience that are represented symbolically and seek to illuminate a given phenomenon. (Watson, 1985)
Theories Not discovered Created & invented Theory construction - creative and intellectual enterprise (Realities) Theories can never be proven or confirmed (New evidence / observation disprove or discredit a theory)
PURPOSES
Knit
observations & facts into an orderly system Make scientific finding meaningful and generalizable. Drawing and summarizing accumulated facts from separate investigations Provides directions and impetus
FUNCTIONS
Descriptions
Explanations Predictions Control
NURSING THEORIES
Knowledge
Practice
Predicts
NATURE OF THEORIES
Concepts Basic Ingredients / Building bocks of theory (Eg., Health, Interactions & Adaptation) Conceptual models- Spring boards of research hypothesis
IILUSTRATION
Classical Learning Theory (Theory of Reinforcement) Reinforced behavior Tend to be repeated Learned (Concept Reinforcement and Learning) (Relationship between concepts)- Hyperactive children PraisesLess Acting out behavior
Illustration Contd..
A Nurse led smoking cessation intervention would reduce rates of smoking among patients with CVDS Prediction
Theoretical rationale
( Behavior change, knowledge , attitude and motivation )
Illustration Contd..
Gender difference in coping with loss of a child
Prediction
Biological gender difference, Role difference, Social experience difference
CHARACTERISTICS OF THEORY
1.Interrelated concepts 2.Logical 3.Relatively simple yet generalizable 4.Bases for hypothesis (Tested or expanded ) Eg. Quantitative / Qualitative) 5.Increase the general body of knowledge 6.Guides and improves practice 7.Leaves open unanswered questions that need to be investigated
& fault finding Statement of the Problem Concept identification Proposition or principle formation Theory construction Validation of Theory Testing theory
CONSTRUCTION OF THEORY
1.Situation Producing Theory 2.Situation relating Theory 3.Factor relating Theory 4.Factor isolating theory
CLASSIFICATION OF THEORIES
1.Broad range Theories / Grand theories Large segments of human experience- Theories on nursing process 2.Middle range theories- Narrow range of experience Decision making, Stress, Self care, Health promotion, Infant attachment
Linked Research
Generating Research Testing Research
THEORY TESTING
Descriptive
Theories ( Qualitative studies ) ( Describe/ classify specific dimensions, characteristics of individuals, groups, situations or events by summarizing observations )
Explanatory Theories
Hypothesis Generation Compliance with a medical regimen, Health decision making behavior, ( Contraceptive choice, Condom use, Preventive health screening )
CATEGORIES OF THEORIES
1.Need / Problem oriented
Nightingale Abdella
Henderson
Orem Hall Watson
2.Interaction oriented
Peplau Orlando
Weidenback
King
patterson
Erickson
3.System oriented
Johnson Roy
Neuman
Levine Leininger
4.Energy Field
Rogers
Parse Newman
Ventilation Warmth Light Noise Variety Bed & Bedding Cleanliness of Room and Walls Nutrition
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Concept
Direction
for nursing practice, Education and Research Contribution to nursing knowledge base
King(1975)
Concept
Nurse
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Erickson, Tomlin Theory of modeling and role modeling Boylin and schoenhofar theory of Nursing and caring Johnson behavioral system model Roy adaptation model Neumans System model Levins four conservative principles Levinges cultural care theory Rogers theory of unitary human being Neumans Theory of health Fitzpatricks rhythm model Travelbees Human Human relationship model Benners excellent and power in clinical nursing practice Mercers Theory in maternal role attainment Adams Conceptual model in nursing Parses man living Health theory Jean Rachel's symbolic intervention Bernards patient child intervention model Penders Health promotion model
Other Theories
Theory
of menstrual care Activities of daily living Theory of quality of family care giving Theory of relapse among ex smokers Theory of uncertainty Theory of peri menopausal process Theory of self transcendence Theory of caring in perinatal nursing Theory of personal risk Theory of illness