A composite case study of a woman with human immunodeficiency virus: integration of nursing research and theory with practice
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Published on: October 12, 2018
1HELP/PSI, Bronx, NY, USA. darcelreyes@verizon.net
Purpose:
The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate integration of the research-based standardized languages of NANDA-I, the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), and the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) with Barrett's middle range theory of power to support a woman's experience of ending sexual exploitation and stopping drug use.
Data Source:
Clinical practice, the collective experiences of patients, research evidence, and books that explain NANDA-I, NOC, and NIC.
Data Synthesis:
The success of this woman in managing her health supports the use of Barrett's theory of power.
Conclusion:
Theory and research provide the foundations for quality-based clinical practice.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Identification of readiness to change enabled significant life changes.
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