Parse's theory of nursing in practice: a manager's perspective

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Management
• Qualitative Research

Background:

• The need for theoretical frameworks to guide nursing practice in acute care.
• The potential impact of specific nursing theories on unit dynamics and patient outcomes.
• The role of nurse managers in implementing and evaluating theoretical models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a nurse manager's experience implementing Parse's theory of nursing.
• To evaluate the effects of Parse's theory on quality of care and nurse satisfaction in an acute care setting.
• To explore the impact of theory-based practice on staff nurses and patients.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative description of a nurse manager's participation in a research project.
• Evaluation of Parse's theory within a medical unit.
• Analysis of changes for staff nurses and patients.

Main Results:

• Favorable influence on quality of care and nurse satisfaction.
• Adoption of Parse's theory as the permanent theoretical guide for the unit.
• Theory-based practice provided new direction and purpose for nursing.

Conclusions:

• Parse's theory facilitated the development of a cohesive and humanistic nursing unit.
• Implementation challenged staff nurses to critically reflect on their nursing practice.
• Theoretical frameworks can enhance nursing practice and unit culture.