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Toward a complementary perspective on worldviews.

S K Leddy1

  • 1School of Nursing, Widener University, Wallingford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Nursing Science Quarterly
|February 19, 2002
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Knowledge fragmentation in nursing science may stem from dualistic thinking. Adopting a complementary worldview perspective can foster knowledge synthesis and innovative thinking in nursing practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Ontology
  • Epistemology

Background:

  • Knowledge fragmentation is a recognized issue in nursing science.
  • Dominant worldviews often rely on competitive dualities, hindering holistic understanding.
  • Existing paradigms may limit the integration of diverse nursing knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a complementary perspective on worldviews as an ontological framework.
  • To explore how this framework can address knowledge fragmentation in nursing science.
  • To examine the implications for promoting integrative and creative thinking in professional nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of worldviews in nursing science.
  • Argumentation for a complementary ontological framework.

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  • Discussion of implications for nursing practice and education.

    • Main Results:

    • A complementary worldview perspective offers a potential solution to knowledge fragmentation.
    • This perspective can facilitate knowledge synthesis by moving beyond dualistic thinking.
    • It encourages alternative, integrative, and creative thinking methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Adopting a complementary ontological framework can enhance nursing science.
    • This approach supports the development of more holistic and synthesized nursing knowledge.
    • It has significant implications for advancing professional nursing practice and innovation.