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Partnering of researcher and practicing nurses for transformative nursing
Emiko Endo1, Tomoko Miyahara, Setsuko Suzuki
1Miyazaki Prefectural Nursing University, Miyazaki, Japan.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|April 2, 2005
Summary
This study shows how practicing nurses can use Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness in their work. By focusing on caring and pattern recognition, nurses experienced transformative client outcomes and personal growth.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Theory
Background:
- Nurses often focus on a 'cure' philosophy.
- Integrating theoretical frameworks into practice can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the process of partnering nurses with a researcher.
- To guide nursing practice using Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness.
Main Methods:
- Praxis research methodology.
- Collaborative partnership between researcher and practicing nurses.
- Focus on developing a caring relationship and pattern recognition with clients.
Main Results:
- Nurses shifted from a 'cure' to a 'caring' approach.
- Engaging in pattern recognition led to transformative client experiences.
- The process was transformative for the nurses involved, impacting their practice.
Conclusions:
- Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness is immediately applicable in nursing.
- A collaborative approach can facilitate the integration of complex nursing theories.
- Transformative learning occurred for both nurses and clients.
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