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1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. kese@shaw.ca
Summary
Nursing paradigm debates persist, with the unitary perspective showing limitations in addressing both individual and collective health needs. This perspective
Area of Science:
- Nursing Theory
- Philosophy of Science
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Nursing paradigm debates have spanned over four decades.
- The unitary (simultaneity) and totality paradigms are central to these discussions.
- The unitary perspective is often viewed as more contemporary than the totality paradigm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the limitations of the unitary perspective in nursing.
- To explore the integration of individual and social mandates within nursing.
- To investigate hypotheses explaining the endurance of the unitary perspective.
Main Methods:
- Critical analysis of theoretical positions within the unitary perspective.
- Exploration of Paley's concept of 'slave morality' in nursing.
- Examination of liberal ideology's influence on nursing knowledge development.
Main Results:
- The unitary perspective has limitations in addressing the social mandate of nursing.
- Nurses' 'slave morality' and liberal ideological assumptions may sustain the unitary perspective.
- A nursing paradigm must serve both individual and collective health needs.
Conclusions:
- The unitary perspective's limitations hinder its utility for the social mandate of nursing.
- Rethinking 'slave morality' and examining liberal ideology are crucial.
- Resituating unitary perspective elements to mid-range theory could enhance research and practice.
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