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Philosophy in nursing

S Edwards1

  • 1Centre of Philosophy and Health Care, University of Wales.

Nursing Times
|February 10, 1998
PubMed
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This study explores the multifaceted use of "philosophy" in nursing, outlining key areas of philosophical inquiry relevant to the nursing profession and identifying specific nursing-related philosophical questions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Ethics in Nursing

Background:

  • The term 'philosophy' has diverse applications within nursing.
  • Understanding these applications is crucial for advancing nursing knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the common uses of 'philosophy' in nursing.
  • To describe the major domains of philosophical inquiry.
  • To identify nursing-specific philosophical questions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of philosophical and nursing texts.
  • Conceptual analysis of the term 'philosophy' in nursing.
  • Identification and categorization of relevant philosophical questions.

Main Results:

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  • Three primary ways the term 'philosophy' is used in nursing were identified.
  • Four main areas of philosophical inquiry applicable to nursing were described.
  • Examples of nursing-specific philosophical questions were provided.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifies the role and scope of philosophy in nursing.
  • Provides a framework for philosophical exploration in nursing research and practice.
  • Encourages deeper engagement with philosophical underpinnings of nursing.