MAN (TFN)

1. An Introduction:Theoretical
Foundation of Nursing
Practice
Prepared by:
Danica Myas E. Causing,RN

2. Definition: Theory
PROPOSITION
CONCEPT
THEORY
DEFINITION
ASSUMPTION

3. ► Parker(2001) A theory an
organized,coherent set of concepts and
their relationship to each other that offers
descipritions,explanations and predictions
SYSTEMATIC
PHENOMENON
about phenomena.
► Kozier(2008) is a supposition or system of
ideas that is proposed to explain given
phenomenon.

4. Nursing Theory

5. Nursing paradigm
► Are patterns
or models used to show a
clear relationship among the existing
theoretical works in nursing.

6. Metaparadigm of Nursing

7. Philosophy
► is
the next knowledge level after
metaparadigm. It specifies the
definition of metaparadigm concepts.

8. CONCEPTUAL MODELS OR
FRAMEWORK
►
- Are representations
of an idea or body of
knowledge based on
the own understanding
or perception of a
person or researcher
on a certain topic,
phenomena or theory.
Person
Physical fitness
exercise
Lower BP

9. THEORETICAL MODELS OR
FRAMEWORK
►-
are highly
established set of
concepts that are
testable.

10. SCIENCE
the organized body of knowledge
gained through research.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD:
► Observation
► Gathering Data
► Forming Hypothesis
► Experimental Investigation
► Conclusion/ Theoretical Explanation

11. KNOWLEDGE
► Information,
skills and expertise
acquired by a person through
formal/informal learning.

12. SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE
1. Traditional
2. Authoritative
3. Scientific

13. PHENOMENON
A sets of empirical data or experiences that
can be physically observed or tangible such
as crying or grimacing when in pain.

14. PURPOSES OF NURSING
THEORY IN RELATION TO:
► Education
– nursing theory was used
primarily to establish the profession’s
place in the university.
► Research – nursing research
identifies the philosophical
assumptions or theoretical
frameworks from which it proceeds

15. ► Practice
– the primary contribution of
nursing theory when employed in a
clinical setting is the facilitation of
reflection, questioning, and thinking
about what nurses do