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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Scientific Theory Development

Background:

  • The critical role of the theory-research link in advancing nursing science and practice is a central theme.
  • There is expressed concern regarding the current state of nursing theory in relation to advancements in nursing research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of the theory-research link in nursing.
  • To encourage the development of scientific nursing theories with explanatory power.
  • To explore the influence of the precision health movement on scientific theory development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis.
  • Exploration of the current status of nursing theory.
  • Discussion of the potential of precision health in theory development.

Main Results:

  • The theory-research link is essential for nursing advancement.
  • Nursing theory development needs to focus on scientific theories with explanatory power.
  • The precision health movement offers opportunities for advancing scientific theory.

Conclusions:

  • Strengthening the theory-research link is vital for nursing science and practice.
  • Future nursing theorists and scientists should prioritize developing robust, scientific nursing theories.
  • The precision health movement can be leveraged to foster the development of impactful scientific theories in nursing.