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Nursing science in the global community

S Ketefian1, R W Redman

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Western values significantly shape nursing knowledge development, potentially limiting its global relevance. This study suggests adapting nursing inquiry for broader cultural applicability.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Global Health
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Knowledge development in nursing is influenced by cultural values and perspectives.
  • Western values and the US social environment have historically shaped nursing theory.
  • The global context necessitates an examination of nursing knowledge's cultural embeddedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine nursing knowledge development within a global context.
  • To assess the extent to which US values and social factors influence nursing theory.
  • To explore the relevance of nursing knowledge across diverse cultural and national settings.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of nursing theory development.
  • Examination of US cultural and social influences on nursing knowledge.
  • Review of existing literature on global nursing perspectives.

Main Results:

  • US values and social context demonstrably shape nursing theory.
  • Current nursing knowledge may lack relevance in non-Western cultural contexts.
  • Three distinct perspectives highlight the impact of US-centric factors.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing knowledge development requires critical evaluation for global applicability.
  • Recommendations are proposed for nursing inquiry to enhance international relevance.
  • Future research should focus on culturally sensitive and globally applicable nursing knowledge.

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