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Conceptual models: an assessment framework.

B F Buchanan1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of South Carolina at Aiken, South Carolina.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Choosing a nursing conceptual model requires careful assessment. This framework evaluates models for adequacy, completeness, and appropriateness, ensuring evidence-based practice over intuition.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Selecting a nursing conceptual model is crucial for guiding practice.
  • Intuitive choices may not align with optimal departmental needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a framework for assessing nursing conceptual models.
  • To guide the selection of appropriate models for nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • A framework is proposed for evaluating nursing models.
  • Criteria include adequacy, completeness, and appropriateness.

Main Results:

  • The framework provides a structured approach to model assessment.
  • It helps differentiate between suitable and unsuitable models.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic evaluation is essential before adopting nursing conceptual models.
  • This approach supports evidence-based decision-making in nursing practice.

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