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Conceptual frameworks and the nursing curriculum.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|September 1, 1985

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This study explores conceptual frameworks in nursing curricula, finding most Australian courses lean towards the medical model, not nursing theory. Understanding these frameworks is key for effective curriculum design.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Curriculum Development
Health Sciences

Background:

Conceptual frameworks are integral to curriculum design, guiding educational content and structure.
The relationship between nursing theory and conceptual frameworks is crucial for specialized nursing education.
Understanding the basis of nursing curricula is essential for evaluating their effectiveness and alignment with professional standards.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the meaning and advantages of conceptual frameworks in curriculum development.
To examine the relationship between curriculum design and conceptual frameworks in nursing.
To analyze the types and theoretical underpinnings of conceptual frameworks in Australian post-basic clinical nursing courses.

Main Methods:

Survey of Australian post-basic clinical nursing courses.

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Content analysis of nursing curricula.

Discussion of conceptual framework theory and its application in education.

Main Results:

Most Australian post-basic clinical nursing curricula are heavily oriented towards the medical model.
Despite perceptions, curricula often lack a strong foundation in nursing theory.
Various types of conceptual frameworks are utilized, but their application may be inconsistent.

Conclusions:

There is a significant disconnect between the intended theoretical basis and the actual structure of many nursing curricula.
Curricula should be critically evaluated for their adherence to nursing theory versus the medical model.
Further research is needed to develop and implement robust conceptual frameworks grounded in nursing theory for improved educational outcomes.