Integrated theory and knowledge development in nursing

This comprehensive resource examines how nursing theory and patterns of knowing affect nursing practice. In addition to the concepts of ethical knowledge, aesthetic knowledge, and empiric knowledge development, youll learn about the newest pattern of knowing emancipatory knowing. This pattern centers on the human capacity to create change by envisioning desired outcomes, particularly insituations that involve injustice or social wrongs. Throughout the book, helpful activities encourage you to reflect on important concepts and explore how evidence-based nursing theory can be used to improve the quality of care. INDICE: 1. Nursings Fundamental Patterns of Knowing2. Nursings Knowledge Development Pathways3. Emancipatory Knowledge: Knowing for Practice4. Ethical Knowledge Development5. Personal Knowledge Development6. Aesthetic Knowledge Development7. Empiric Knowledge Development: Explaining and Structuring8. Description and Critical Reflection of Empiric Theory9. Validating and Confirming Empiric Knowledge Using Research10. Utilizing and Validating Empiric Knowledge in PracticeAppendix A Interpretive Summary: Broad Theoretic Frameworks Definingthe Scope, Philosophy and General Characteristics of Nursing Glossary

• ISBN: 978-0-323-05270-2
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 336
• Fecha Publicación: 21/04/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés