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Application of Theory to Practice
This weeks Learning Resources present information about various types of theories. For this Discussion you will examine some of these theories and evaluate how theory is utilized in research as well as how it informs your nursing practice.To prepare:
By tomorrow 6/6/17 post 550 words essay in APA format with 3 references from the list below that include the level one heading as numbered below:
posta cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) Summarize your selected article identifying the middle range or practice theory utilized and explaining whether the theory was descriptive explanatory predictive or prescriptive. (Include the APA citation for the article.) (SEE ATTACHED PDF)
2) Describe the value of theory for nursing research. Be specific.
3) Share an example of how theory is applied in your nursing practice.
Required Readings
McEwin M. & Wills E.M. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing. (4th ed.). Philadelphia PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Chapter 2 Overview of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 2 presents the evolution of nursing theory and examines the different types of theories that serve as a foundation for nursing practice.
Gray J.R. Grove S.K. & Sutherland S. (2017). Burns and Groves the practice of nursing research: Appraisal synthesis and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier.
Chapter 5 Research Problem and Purpose
Chapter 5 explores a process for identifying selecting and refining research topics and articulating the purpose of the research.
Algase D. (2009). The centrality of theoretical thinking and the value of empirical evidence. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice 23(4) 251252. doi:10.1891/1541-6577.23.4.251
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article explores the concept that humans are natural theorists along with the importance of using empirical evidence to support theories.
Gould D Moralejo D. Drey N. & Chudleigh J. (2010). Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in patient care. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (9).
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This systematic review examined recent hand hygiene intervention studies seeking to improve hand hygiene compliance.
Kolcaba K. Tilton C. & Drouin C. (2006). Comfort theory: A unifying framework to enhance the practice environment. Journal of Nursing Administration 36(11) 538544.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
The use of Comfort Theory by a not-for-profit New England hospital to provide a coherent and consistent pattern for enhancing care and promoting professional practice when applying for Magnet Recognition Status is described in this article.
McCurry M. K. Revell S. M. H. & Roy S. C. (2010). Knowledge for the good of the individual and society: Linking philosophy disciplinary goals theory and practice. Nursing Philosophy 11(1) 4252. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2009.00423.x
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article explores many facets of the social concept nursing and how nursing contributes to the good of society. The philosophical underpinnings perspective goals and application to practice of the social mandate are examined.
O’Connell K. (2009). Theories used in nursing research on smoking cessation. Annual Review of Nursing Research 27332762. doi:10.1891/0739-6686.27.33
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article identifies theories theoretical frameworks and conceptual models that can be applied to a specific topic. In addition the article discusses ways nurses can devise new theories through their expert knowledge of clinical issues.
Optional Resources
Brilowski G. & Wendler M. (2005). An evolutionary concept analysis of caring. Journal of Advanced Nursing 50(6) 641650.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Connor M.J. (2004). The practical discourse in philosophy and nursing: An exploration of linkages and shifts in the evolution of praxis. Nursing Philosophy 5(1) 5466. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2004.00152.x
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Falk-Rafael A. (2005). Advancing nursing theory through theory-guided practice: The emergence of a critical caring perspective. Advances in Nursing Science 28(1) 3849.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Knight C. M. Moule P. & Desbottes Z. (2000). The grid that bridges the gap. Nurse Education Today 20(2) 116122. doi:10.1054/nedt.1999.0374
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Bottom of Form
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