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Nursing knowledge, theory and method revisited

K Booth1, M Kenrick, S Woods

  • 1Department of Nursing, University of Liverpool, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 14, 1997
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Nursing faces a changing landscape, emphasizing evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary care. Revisiting nursing

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Philosophy
  • Epistemology

Background:

  • The nursing profession is influenced by economic shifts, driving evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary healthcare.
  • Healthcare certainty is diminishing, necessitating a re-evaluation of nursing's foundational philosophy.
  • Current debates in nursing research and theory highlight a polarization of viewpoints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the nature of the debate within nursing research and theory.
  • To consider the implications of dichotomous viewpoints on knowledge, theory, and research methods.
  • To propose a relevant and accessible philosophical framework for nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nursing research and theory.
  • Analysis of philosophical underpinnings in nursing.

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  • Discussion of epistemological and methodological diversity.

    • Main Results:

    • The polarization of viewpoints in nursing discourse may hinder professional dialogue.
    • A dichotomous approach can have significant implications for nursing knowledge and research.
    • A unifying philosophical framework is needed to encompass nursing's diversity.

    Conclusions:

    • Revisiting nursing's philosophical framework is essential for navigating contemporary healthcare challenges.
    • A more inclusive approach to epistemology and methodology can strengthen the nursing profession.
    • The proposed framework aims to bridge diverse perspectives within nursing practice, research, and education.