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Nursing Theory and Practice, 2007.
This paper discusses how hands-on practice is the dominant source of nursing knowledge.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper relates that even in research within the nursing profession, the stress is upon the patient, not conformity to an ideal theory. The paper discusses how learning takes place from the examples, experiences, and mentorship of nurses. The paper further relates that even the most famous modern theorists, such as Betty Neuman, have worked as nurses in practical arenas of care. The paper emphasizes that knowledge, socialization and testing come through experiential practice and rigorous observation in nursing as opposed to theory.
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"Theory is often times seen the antithesis to practice. Yet this is not to say that nursing practice cannot be reasonably informed by overarching theories of nursing. However, ultimately nursing must deploy a 'what works' philosophy to patient care. It is incumbent upon nurses to study their profession's many theories, but not become wedded to a single theory. Rather by using different nursing paradigms, a nurse can become a more effective practitioner. Theory can be defined as "an internally consistent group of relational statements (concepts, definitions and propositions) that present a systematic view about a phenomenon and which is useful for description, explanation, prediction and control" ("Nursing Theory: Welcome to the Nursing Theory Network," 2007, nursing theory.org.)."
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Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, 2002.
An examination of self-care deficit nursing theory and how it contributes to nursing knowledge and practice.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This essay provides a critique of self-care deficit nursing theory. It reveals how the theory directly contributes to nursing knowledge and practice. By focusing in on a specific concept, the theory allows an immediate application of ideas to practice. Specifically, the paper illustrates how self-care deficit theory proposes that individuals have a set of tasks that are crucial to the maintenance of their health. A self-care deficit exists when the relationship between a person's ability to perform required actions is not adequate to meet all of the therapeutic self-care demand. This is where the function of nurses becomes instrumental.
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Nursing Theory, 2008.
This paper discusses nursing theory, specifically in regards to self-care facilitated by Dorothy Orem's model and the mid-range theory of the community health model.
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the importance of nursing theory as not simply a philosophical abstraction, but as also useful for the demands for "description, explanation, prediction and control" during nursing work and study. Having a background in nursing theories can prove helpful because theories give clues as to what to ask, what to observe, what to focus on and what to think about when a nurse is under pressure or dealing with a noncompliant patient. The paper asserts that even grand theories have a practical emphasis. They can offer validation of the patient's cultural differences and self-empowerment and actualization through facilitating patient self-care. Self-care facilitation is a stress in many of the grand theories, as Orem's theory likewise attempts to address self-care deficits such as patient noncompliance with a dietary or physical fitness regime. There is always inevitable overlap between models, as contemporary nursing models and grand theories all strive to be limited to a focus on problems in nurse-patient situations or problems in person-environment interaction to be of use in practitioners in the field. Furthermore, the paper looks at the use of middle range theories in nursing, which some assert are more useful and more easily tested in practice. These mid-range theories act as subsidiaries of grand theories, and draw a great deal of their philosophy from grand theories. The major categories of knowledge reflected in different contemporary nursing models and grand theories, which include needs-based approaches, interaction-based approaches, outcome-focused approaches and humanistic approaches can be placed through the use of mid-range theories in a very specific context, such as pain management, or health promotion.
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"Orem places a strong emphasis on exercise and physical activity that the patient can achieve him or herself. In the Community Empowerment Model, the nurse can provide counseling how to achieve such goals in the context of the patient's specific community and cultural environment (Extract from "Medicare Primary and Consumer Directed Care Demonstration: Health Promotion Nurse Intervention Model," 2002). The importance of exercise is directly derived from Orem's stress upon the need for the nurse to help the patient with such basic self-care modalities as nutrition, hygiene (including better sleep hygiene), mobility (including exercise), medication, and more empowered behavior. Orem also stresses patient empowerment in the context of direct nursing care, where the nurse has direct contact with client and/or family, along with Orem's the belief that self-care deficits are the result of environmental situations (Mayo, 1997).
"The environmental impact upon self-care also illustrates how the Community Empowerment Middle Range theory springs directly from Orem's influence, along with the pragmatic and humanist philosophical influences gave birth to Orem's stress upon patient empowerment during the entire process of treatment. The Community Empowerment Model also incorporates multiculturalism into its philosophy. Both theories share the logical positivist emphasis which stresses situations and context dictating the course of treatment, and the importance of taking into consideration the environment of the patient."
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Broad Nursing Theory and Mid-Range Theory, 2002.
Compares two different theories of nursing and argues that one of them is more conducive to experimentation and solid conclusions.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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This essay discusses broad nursing theory and mid-range theory. The specific theories that are used as examples are comfort theory (mid-range) and self care deficit theory (broad theory). The paper shows that both theories are constructive to nursing, but that mid-range theory allows experimentation and solid conclusions.
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Nursing Research Theory, 2004.
This paper presents a nursing diagram based on the development of a middle-range nursing theory.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the linkage of theory-research and theory practice. The author delineates each level of the theory and provides supportive documentation for all statements, postulates, claims, and other notions central to the presented theory. The paper explores a nursing diagram based on the development of a middle-range nursing theory related to coping with chronic illness.
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"One promising approach to strengthening theory-research and theory-practice linkages is to place greater emphasis on developing and using theories of the middle range to underpin nursing research and practice. The authors define middle range theories as moderately abstract inclusive organized within a limited scope with a limited number of variables, which are testable in a direct manner. The mid-range theories are said to have a stronger relationship with research and practice. This paper presents a nursing ..."
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Fawcett's Nursing Theory, 2001.
An analysis of the nursing theory of Jacqueline Fawcett through the use of case studies.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper looks at Jacqueline Fawcett's framework of analysis and evaluation of conceptual modules of nursing. It attempts to select a specific example as a kind of case study and uses this as an evaluation tool and example throughout the paper. The purpose of Dr. Fawcett?s text is to marry ideas regarding nursing theory with nursing practice and this paper attempts to do so as well, albeit in a much more concentrated format. Nursing theory is supposed to provide aid to nurses through describing and ?controlling? the theoretical framework through which care is provided. This paper assesses Fawcett?s model on those terms.
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"At the beginning of her text, Jacqueline Fawcett traces the historical evolution of the conceptual model of nursing, to the present development of the ?metaparadigm? model of nursing. Unlike previous theoretical models, the metaparadigm model links concepts such as ?person,? ?environment,? ?health,? and ?nursing? from a merely thematic approach, where such concepts are looked at in isolation, to one in which propositions regarding these cornerstones of care are linked as a part of a general model of nursing care. Fawcett relies on the four-pronged approach to the development of nursing knowledge in her model. She labels these four prongs as ?person,? ?environment,? ?health,? and ?nursing.? "
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The Nursing Theory of Hildegard Peplau, 2006.
A review of Hildegard Peplau's theory of nursing.
1,596 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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According to this paper, Hildegard Peplau is a nursing theorist who developed a nursing theory with sensitivity to nurse and patient interaction. The paper discusses how Peplau's theory has often been applied to nursing theory associated with psychiatric nursing but can also be applied to nursing theory with regard to many aspects of the nursing process.
Outline:
Introduction
Peplau's Theory
Application of theory to Hospital Medical Surgery Nursing
Conclusion and Evaluation
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"Within the hospital setting of the practice of medical/surgical nursing practice Peplau's theories can be identified as very helpful in defining the psychosocial role of the nurse and patient in the roles they are prescribed during a hospital stay. During the orientation phase of the theory in medical surgical practice, the nurse and the individual assist one another in discerning the patient's problem and the needs that may arise because of it. During the identification process the nurse and the patient collectively identify with each other, in the roles they play in the given condition and the patient becomes comfortable enough to rely on the nurse to assist them in the needs they cannot meet independently, such as dressing site changes, vitals taking and activities of daily living like bathing and trips to the bathroom to aide the patient in recovery. "
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Nursing Theory, 2008.
An overview of nursing theories, focusing primarily on the theories of Madeleine Leininger and Betty Neuman.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses various theories of nursing practice and demonstrates the success of each theory. In addition, it defines similarities between the Madeleine Leininger and Betty Neuman theories as well as two other theorists who believe that in order to treat the whole patient their environment needs to be taken into account.
Outline:
Introduction
Practical Similarities and Practical Dissimilarities
Philosophical Similarities
Related Theories
Examples of Personal Experience
Conclusion
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"Madeleine Leininger's (2002) trans-cultural nursing theory combines humanism and science in treating the whole patient. Trans-cultural nursing involves treating a patient based upon their values, beliefs and way of life--their cultural. Nurses use a patient's cultural surroundings in their treatment. The foundation of trans-cultural nursing is terminology. Examples of trans-cultural terminology used are culture values, culturally diverse, ethnocentrism and race (Leininger, 2002, pp. 189-192).
"Betty Neuman is also a theorist who created the Neuman Systems Model. The Neuman Systems Model was designed to give nurses a wide range information about the patient. Physiological, socio-cultural, psychological, spiritual and developmental variables all having influence on a patient's health are considered in the assessment and treatment phases. The foundation of the Neuman Systems Model is that a patient's environment effects their resistance and defense in terms of illness. In other words a patient's environment defines the internal and external dimensions of the patient (Gigliotti, 1999, pp. 36-44)."
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Family Nursing Theory, 2002.
Explains the theory of family nursing and how it is applied in practice.
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Defines family nursing theory and its applications in clinical practice, including definitions of the family, the influence of caring theory, power dynamics in nursing and the assessment of the whole family rather than patient/primary caregiver assessment.
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The Peplau Nursing Theory, 2002.
A background and explanation on the Peplau theory of nursing.
1,593 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains the theory known as Peplau Nursing. The theory was created by Hildegard Peplau, a nurse whose pioneering theory can be seen in her book "Interpersonal Relations in Nursing". The paper offers a brief background on Peplau herself as well as an explanation of her system whereby nurses are trained and encouraged to develop close personal and psychological relationships with their patients. The paper includes a copy of an actual case study which put the theory to the test.
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"Peplau became a prolific writer, expanding on her theory, which focused on the use of a therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the client, or ?psychodynamic nursing?. Her descriptions of the ?four phases? of this relationship and the six major ?roles? of the nurse led her to numerous positions and awards throughout the country. She retired in 1974 and received numerous honorary doctorates from various universities."
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Nursing Theory, 2008.
Compares and analyzes the core concepts of nursing care in M. Leininger's theory of transcultural care diversity and universality and J. Watson's model of human care.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper compares the nursing care theories of Leininger and Watson. The paper first points out that the purpose of nursing theory is to describe, develop and disseminate a body of knowledge that is specific to guiding nursing practices. The paper then explains that the primary goal of Leininger's theory of transcultural care diversity and universality (TCDU) is to use transcultural nursing knowledge, which represents culturally compatible care based on the beliefs, lifestyles and values of individuals from diverse cultures , to improve their quality of care. The goal of Watson's model, on the other hand, is to provide a holistic framework of care. The paper concludes that, although each theorist represents an alternative perspective on care, their positions are compatible and can be intertwined to produce an all encompassing view of nursing. A table is included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Theory of Transcultural Care Diversity and Universality
Concepts
Model of Human Care
Concepts
Analysis
Comparison
Conclusion
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"The TCDU uses several interrelated concepts including person, environment, culture, health and care/caring. The core concept being addressed in TCDU is care/caring. According to Leininger, care/caring refers to enabling, assisting or supporting, behaviors that improve or ease the human condition. Care is the essence of what nursing is, and by using culturally oriented care one can facilitate a greater level of health and wellbeing among individuals and groups within different cultures."
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Application of Theory to Practice, 2002.
A paper which studies the Neuman Systems Model theory as a basis for modern nursing practices.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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The paper shows that in recent decades extensive developments in the general provision of health care services have been witnessed, with the emphasis of health care reform focusing on issues such as health promotion, interdisciplinary care and reduced costs. The paper discusses how these changes have had a particularly dramatic effect on the nursing profession, which has undergone a process of specialization and fragmentation, which now requires the modern nurse to collaborate as closely with other health care disciplines as they do with their clients and colleagues. The paper also explores the situation in which the efficient delivery of health care depends on the use of flexible nursing practices which are capable of adapting to the needs of the client, the nurse, the related health care professionals, and society. It questions whether it is still possible for modern nursing to base its practices on theories such as The Neuman Systems Model, whose broad, rigid ideas were developed in order to tackle challenges which were very different from those faced in the 21st century. The paper applies the Neuman theory to a case patient to see whether it can be successfully employed in today's day and age.
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"Upon Mr.Wilson?s release from the ward, I and my colleagues discussed the applicability and merits of the model, in this particular situation. As mentioned earlier, The Neuman Systems Model provided a useful framework around which to construct an extensive client assessment and, subsequently, a holistic plan of care delivery. It did not, however, result in the implementation of any nursing strategies which would not have occurred without it, leading to the reinforcement of my belief that the model includes no concepts or processes that are not already being adopted and used by the vast majority of nurses. The model, in effect, represents an overly complex method of describing the basic tenets of effective nursing strategies and care which have been carried out for decades. In addition, its belief in the standard, universal measurement of individual experiences and interactions defines The Neuman Systems Model as a backward step in an age when society is increasingly seeking a health care service which is personalized in nature."
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Nursing and Personality Theory, 2007.
An overview of Erik Erickson's personality theories as applied to nursing.
778 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper presents an examination of personality theories by famed theorist Erik Erickson and looks at how the theory applies to the field of nursing. The paper also explores the theory of locomotor development and explains how it is used in the author's daily profession as a nurse.
Outline:
Introduction
The Theory
Using it in Nursing
Conclusion
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"In the field of pediatric nursing, the understanding of Erickson's personality theory can be extremely useful. Knowing what the theory believes and what the various stages of childhood development entail, provides an excellent backdrop for nurses to be significantly more equipped when it comes to handling their young patients.
When children are seen in the office, it can be a scary and sometimes overwhelming experience for them. If they are between the ages of 2-6, a nurse who understands the locomotor theory of Erickson can use it to help the child feel comfortable and in control of their environment and the medical events of their lives. "
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Orem's Nursing Theory, 2002.
An analysis of Orem's theory.
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This paper provides a succinct analysis of Dorothea Orem's nursing theory in terms of the nursing metaparidigm, person, environment, health and nursing. The author also addresses the congruence of her theory with Rural Nursing theory and how her theory is applied to the Medical Surgical area in an acute care setting
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