[Changes of nursing paradigms. 1. Martha Rogers' theory]

Change of paradigm in nursing. Part 1: Theory of Martha Rogers This article is an attempt to describe changes which are taking place in nursing. These changes are explained within the framework of Martha Rogers' theoretical basis of nursing. As a first step theoretical concepts are defined and three paradigmes identified by Margaret Newman are being explored. As a next step the scientific basis of nursing as defined by Martha E. Rogers is summarized. Elizabeth A.M. Barrett's "Theory of Power" and theoretical concepts of Margaret Newman are used to explain the practical relevance of Rogers' theory. Examples of Rogerian science-based nursing practice conclude this article.