Research to support holistic nursing taxonomies

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Philosophy of Science

Background:

• Nursing taxonomies traditionally focus on hierarchical structures and atomic elements.
• A holistic philosophy emphasizes interconnectedness and the whole, which may seem at odds with taxonomic structures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the development of nursing taxonomies.
• To investigate how a holistic perspective can enrich nursing taxonomies.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of holism and taxonomy development.
• Literature review on nursing classification systems and holistic nursing.

Main Results:

• Nursing taxonomies can be enhanced by incorporating holistic principles.
• Hierarchical structures can accommodate holistic concepts, moving beyond purely atomic elements.

Conclusions:

• Holism and nursing taxonomy development are compatible goals.
• Integrating holistic perspectives leads to richer, more comprehensive nursing knowledge structures.