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Story theory: advancing nursing practice scholarship
Mary Jane Smith1, Patricia Liehr
1West Virginia University School of Nursing, Morgantown, WVa 26506, USA. mjsmith@hsc.wvu.edu
Holistic Nursing Practice
|November 5, 2005
Summary
Story theory offers a structured approach to understanding human experiences and advancing nursing practice scholarship. This narrative method involves seven inquiry phases for deeper patient understanding and improved healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Qualitative Research
- Health Communication
Background:
- Stories are integral to human experience and nursing.
- Story theory provides a framework for understanding narrative in healthcare.
- Intentional nurse-person dialogue is central to story theory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of story theory in nursing.
- To advance nursing practice scholarship using narrative inquiry.
- To bridge academic and everyday nursing practice through story.
Main Methods:
- Utilized story theory as a conceptual framework.
- Described seven distinct phases of narrative inquiry.
- Focused on intentional nurse-person dialogue.
Main Results:
- Story theory provides a systematic approach to narrative gathering and analysis.
- The seven inquiry phases guide the exploration of patient stories.
- Application of story theory can enhance nursing scholarship and practice.
Conclusions:
- Story theory is a valuable tool for advancing nursing practice scholarship.
- Narrative inquiry enriches both academic research and clinical nursing.
- This framework supports a deeper understanding of patient experiences.