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Theory and practice: bridging scientists' and practitioners' roles.

A L Hoffman1, P A Bertus

  • 1Department of Psychosocial Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews progress in psychiatric mental health nursing (PMHN) theory and practice. Representative case research (RCR) shows promise for advancing PMHN science and connecting clinicians and researchers.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory
  • Nursing Science Advancement

Background:

  • Review of past and recent progress in psychiatric mental health nursing (PMHN) theory development.
  • Exploration of the link between PMHN theory and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Report results of a national survey on current theory use by practitioners.
  • Identify progress in furthering the science of PMHN.
  • Highlight methods for continued theory development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PMHN theory development.
  • National survey of mental health practitioners.
  • Analysis of theory use from nursing, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences.

Main Results:

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  • Practitioners currently utilize theories from nursing, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences.
  • Progress in PMHN science includes nursing diagnoses taxonomy and concept analysis.
  • Representative Case Research (RCR) identified as a valuable method.

Conclusions:

  • Case study methods, particularly RCR, can advance PMHN theory development.
  • RCR has heuristic value and potential to bridge scientist-practitioner roles.
  • Continued focus on theory development is crucial for PMHN practice.