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The Roper nursing model as an educational and research tool
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|September 10, 1992
Summary
Nursing models are valuable tools for professional practice, despite criticism. The Roper model demonstrated flexibility and educational soundness when utilized in a research project as a teaching model.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Models
Background:
- Nursing models are often criticized for their practical application.
- The conceptualization of models as practical tools is debated in professional practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept of a nursing model as a practical 'tool'.
- To describe the application of the Roper model in a research project.
- To evaluate the flexibility and educational value of the Roper model as a teaching instrument.
Main Methods:
- The Roper model was employed within a specific research project.
- Qualitative assessment of the model's utility in guiding practice and education.
Main Results:
- The Roper model proved to be a flexible tool in the research context.
- The model was found to be educationally sound for teaching purposes.
Conclusions:
- The Roper model can be effectively utilized as a practical and educational tool in nursing.
- This study supports the value of nursing models when applied appropriately in research and teaching.