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Unitary knowing in nursing practice

W R Cowling

    Nursing Science Quarterly
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study introduces the unitary knowing perspective for understanding human phenomena in practice. It contrasts systems and unitary perspectives, offering a practice model based on experience, perceptions, and expressions for pattern information.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • Existing practice models often use a systems perspective.
    • A unitary perspective offers a different framework for understanding human phenomena.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elaborate the unitary knowing perspective.
    • To contrast systems and unitary perspectives in practice.
    • To present a practice model for unitary pattern nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis contrasting systems and unitary perspectives.
    • Development of a practice model using experience, perceptions, and expressions.
    • Application of unitary knowing features within nursing practice.

    Main Results:

    • The unitary knowing perspective provides a framework for viewing phenomena within a unitary reality.

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  • A practice model is proposed that utilizes experience, perceptions, and expressions for pattern information.
  • Features of unitary knowing, including construction and derivation, are explicated.

    • Conclusions:

    • The unitary knowing perspective offers a valuable approach to understanding human phenomena in nursing practice.
    • The proposed practice model supports the application of unitary knowing.
    • Further exploration of unitary pattern nursing is warranted.