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Chapter 4 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice. The Domain of Nursing. Domain Is the perspective of a profession Provides practical and theoretical orientations for a discipline Paradigm Links science, philosophy, and theories. Theory. Theory Explains a phenomenon Nursing theory
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The Domain of Nursing • Domain • Is the perspective of a profession • Provides practical and theoretical orientations for a discipline • Paradigm • Links science, philosophy, and theories
Theory • Theory • Explains a phenomenon • Nursing theory • Is a conceptualization of some aspect of nursing • Communicates the purpose of describing, explaining, predicting, and/or prescribing nursing care
Components of a Theory • Phenomenon • Concepts • Definitions • Assumptions
Types of Theory • Grand • Middle-range • Descriptive • Prescriptive
Relationship of Theory to Nursing Practice • Theories • Generate nursing knowledge for use in practice • Can direct how to use nursing process • Are adaptable to different clients and all care settings
Interdisciplinary Theories • Systems • Basic human needs • Developmental • Psychosocial
The Link Between Theory and Knowledge Development • Nursing knowledge is theoretical and practical. • Theories provide direction to nursing research. • Nursing theory and nursing research build nursing’s knowledge base.