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The common sense model: an organizing framework for knowledge development in nursing

S E Ward1

  • 1University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice
|January 1, 1993
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The common sense model highlights how personal health beliefs influence illness perceptions. This nursing framework can guide future research on patient understanding and experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The common sense model of illness is a significant theoretical framework.
  • It emphasizes the subjective experiences and beliefs individuals hold regarding their health and illness.
  • This model offers potential for advancing nursing knowledge and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the common sense model of illness.
  • To review existing literature relevant to the model within the nursing context.
  • To organize and synthesize this literature using the model's framework.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Conceptual organization of research findings.
  • Application of the common sense model as an organizing framework.

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Main Results:

  • The common sense model provides a structured approach to understanding patient perceptions.
  • Existing literature aligns with the model's emphasis on personal beliefs about health and illness.
  • The model can effectively organize diverse research findings in nursing.

Conclusions:

  • The common sense model is a valuable tool for nursing research.
  • It facilitates a deeper understanding of patient perspectives on health and illness.
  • Recommendations are provided for utilizing the model in future nursing studies.