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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Nursing research requires robust theoretical underpinnings.
  • Understanding the application of theories is crucial for advancing nursing knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the use of theoretical frameworks in nursing research.
  • To elucidate the significance of theoretical frameworks for disciplinary knowledge construction.

Main Methods:

  • A theoretical-reflexive study was conducted.
  • Concepts and constructs related to nursing theories and other sciences were analyzed.
  • Epistemological and philosophy of science issues were considered.

Main Results:

  • Nursing research is essential for the discipline's advancement.
  • Theoretical frameworks define research problems and methodological strategies.
  • Frameworks enable the materialization of research and presentation of findings.

Conclusions:

  • Theoretical frameworks are central to researchers' thinking in nursing.
  • They delimit research scope and guide methodological approaches.
  • Frameworks support and strengthen nursing as both a discipline and a science.