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Conceptual models used in clinical practice.

M G Wardle, C L Mandle

    Western Journal of Nursing Research
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Nurses face challenges articulating conceptual models due to fragmented theories and a disconnect between theory and practice. Embracing holism and identifying life patterns are key to advancing nursing science and practice quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Conceptual Models in Nursing
    • Holistic Nursing Theory

    Background:

    • Challenges in articulating nursing conceptual models stem from specialized theories, theory-practice dissociation, and undefined holistic frameworks.
    • Nurses' idealism can also contribute to difficulties in conceptual model articulation.
    • Current nursing science requires clearer definitions of quality in both its scientific and artistic aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the challenges nurses face in articulating conceptual models.
    • To examine the evolving understanding of holism in nursing.
    • To advocate for clearer definitions of quality in nursing science and practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of factors contributing to difficulties in conceptual model articulation.

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  • Exploration of the concept of holism as identification of life patterns.
  • Observation of emerging methods in nursing practice and research.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key factors hindering conceptual model articulation in nursing.
    • Nurses are increasingly understanding holism as the identification of life patterns, not just a sum of parts.
    • Nursing practice and research are developing inquiry methods reflecting the dynamic, holistic person.

    Conclusions:

    • The evolution of concepts like person, environment, and health is forming a distinct theoretical base for nursing.
    • Commitment to describing human life patterns is essential for excellence in nursing practice, research, and education.
    • A clearer, process-level definition of holism is needed to advance nursing theory and practice.