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Danuta Zarzycka1, Beata Dobrowolska, Barbara Slusarska
1Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|December 19, 2012
Summary
This study examined nursing theory use in Poland, finding that while gaps exist between theory and practice, nurses utilize concepts from Nightingale, Orem, and Henderson. An educational program showed potential to increase nursing theory application.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Nursing theory is foundational to evidence-based practice.
- Understanding the application of nursing theory in diverse healthcare systems is crucial for professional development.
- Limited research exists on nursing theory utilization in Poland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the extent of nursing theory use among Polish nurses.
- To determine if an educational intervention enhances the application of nursing theory in practice.
- To identify specific nursing theories influencing Polish nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was employed.
- Data collection involved assessing nurses' theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- An educational program on nursing theory was implemented for a subset of participants.
Main Results:
- Discrepancies were observed between nurses' theoretical knowledge and practical application of nursing theories.
- Evidence suggests the integration of Nightingale, Orem, and Henderson's theories into Polish nursing practice.
- The educational program demonstrated a positive impact on the utilization of nursing theory.
Conclusions:
- Nursing practice in Poland incorporates elements of established nursing theories.
- Targeted education can bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice.
- Further research is warranted to explore the nuances of nursing theory implementation in Polish healthcare settings.
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