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[Nursing science in the German speaking countries--a position statement].

Theo Dassen1, Jan Kottner

  • 1Institut für Medizin-/Pflegepädagogik und Pflegewissenschaft, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin. theo.dassen@charite.de

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Nursing science, the scientific study of caring, requires dedicated research and study programs. Development necessitates a critical review of current nursing science education and research, especially in German-speaking regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing science encompasses the scientific study of caring situations.
  • It is built upon nursing research, generating knowledge for diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes.

Context:

  • Nursing science development requires specialized study courses and research programs.
  • German-speaking regions often label nursing management and education as nursing science, diverging from core content.
  • Both nursing research and education in these areas frequently prioritize reference sciences over nursing science itself.

Purpose:

  • To define nursing science and its relationship to nursing research and theory.
  • To highlight the need for dedicated nursing science programs and research.
  • To critically evaluate the current state of nursing science development, particularly in German-speaking countries.

Summary:

  • Nursing science is defined as the scientific study of caring.
  • Nursing theory is developed through nursing research, yielding knowledge on diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Dedicated study and research programs are crucial for advancing nursing science.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the need for focused nursing science programs and research to advance the field.
  • Calls for a critical review of existing nursing science education and research practices.
  • Aims to promote a stronger emphasis on nursing knowledge within academic and research settings.