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A model to guide development and application of multiple nursing theories
L J Kristjanson1, R Tamblyn, J A Kuypers
1School of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Nursing theory development is growing, but current theories may not be practical for daily practice. A new meta-model is proposed to help nurses apply multiple theories effectively in client care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Nursing Theory
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- Significant growth in nursing theory development over the past decade.
- Concerns exist regarding the practical utility and scope of current nursing theories for practicing nurses.
- Existing theories may not adequately guide or explain choices made in daily nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current use of the term 'theory' in nursing.
- To identify challenges in applying educationally derived conceptual frameworks to nursing practice.
- To propose a meta-model for guiding the use of multiple nursing theories in practice.
Main Methods:
- Critical examination of the application of nursing theories in practice.
- Analysis of the utility and scope of existing nursing theories.
- Development and presentation of a meta-model for theory application.
Main Results:
- Current nursing theories face challenges in practical application for practicing nurses.
- A need exists for a diverse range of theories and a guiding meta-model for their use.
- A presented model aids nurses in evaluating theory applicability to specific client situations.
Conclusions:
- The proposed meta-model can enhance the practical application of nursing theories.
- The model is beneficial for practicing nurses, educators, and researchers.
- This work contributes to developing nursing's knowledge base and improving evidence-based practice.