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[Nursing concepts and theories].

Regina Szylit Bousso¹, Kátia Poles², Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz³

¹Universidade de Sao Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Sao Paulo, Brazil, szylit@usp.br.

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Nursing science develops through a continuous cycle of practice, research, and theory. This study explores nursing knowledge construction, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between theory, research, and clinical practice for professional advancement.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Knowledge Construction
Theoretical Frameworks

Context:

Nursing knowledge evolves dynamically from practice and research.
The interplay between theory, research, and clinical practice is crucial for professional development.
Current nursing practice ideally should be guided by theory validated through research.

Purpose:

To present a theoretical reflection on the construction of nursing knowledge.
To identify contributions for future research in nursing theory.
To highlight the essential interrelationship among theory, research, and clinical practice.

Summary:

Nursing science is built through a dynamic process involving practice, research, concept analysis, and theory development.
This study examines the construction of nursing knowledge, emphasizing the reciprocal and continuous influence between theory, research, and practice.
The ideal scenario involves practice grounded in theory, which is subsequently validated by research.

Impact:

Provides a framework for understanding nursing knowledge development.
Offers insights for future nursing research and theory building.
Reinforces the importance of integrating theory, research, and practice for advancing nursing as a science and profession.