Studied by 53 peopleAbstract concepts
indirectly observed, or intangible, independent of time and place
Operational Definition
o Specifies exactly how the concept will be determined and assess. It identifies procedures and operations significant to determine concepts
Concrete concepts
directly observed and tangible.
Conceptual definition
o Comparable to definition from a literature such as dictionary, encyclopedia, and journals.
CONCEPTS
enhances one’s capacity to understand phenomena as it helps define the meaning of a word.
Operational Definition
o Meaning of a word based on the method of how its was measured or how the person come up with that perception.
Theoretical Framework
A point of focus for attacking the unknown in a specific area.
Conceptual Framework
Specific concepts and propositions derived from empirical observation.
Conceptual definition
o The meaning of the word based on how a certain theory or relevant literature perceives
Theoretical Framework
To explain the relationship of two or more variables.
Theoretical Framework
Establish connections between observations and facts
Conceptual Framework
Concepts are placed within a logical, sequential design
Theoretical Framework
o Test Theories o To stimulate research
4 Components of the nursing paradigm
Person, Nursing, Environment, Health
Conceptual Framework
To make research findings meaningful and generalization
Conceptual Framework
To stimulate research and the extension of knowledge by providing both directions and inputs.
Conceptual Framework
To encourage theory development that is useful to practice.
Theoretical Framework
Derived from specific concepts and propositions that are induced and deduced.
Hall's Three Aspects of Nursing
Core, Care, Cure
Nursing Paradigm
o Patterns or models used to show a clear relationships among the existing theoretical works in nursing.
Environment
The internal external conditions surrounding the patient
Person
The recipient of nursing care
Health
The patient’s level of wellness or well-being
Nursing
The actions of the person administering care
Philosophy of Nursing
o The next knowledge level after metaparadigm
Observation
Integration of knowledge and /or phenomenon by a rational/sentient being
Gathering of date
recognition and collecting data for a particular scientific problem or inquiry
Forming hypothesis
an attempt to explain or suggest a nature of a phenomenon
Perception
achieving understanding of sensory data
Conclusion or theoretical explanation
a statement explaining a set of natural phenomena derived from investigation
Experimental investigation
a set of examinations done to solve the particular query raised through hypothesis
Learning
acquiring experiences, skills, information and values
Association
combining two or more concepts/ideas to form a new concept for comparison
Communication
transferring data from sender to receiver using different mediums or tools of communication
Reasoning
mental process of seeking conclusions through reason
Traditional Knowledge
o Nursing Practice passed down from generation to generation.
Sources of Knowledge
Traditional, Scientific, Authoritative
Scientific Knowledge
o Knowledge which came from a scientific method through knowledge.
Authoritative Knowledge
o Idea by person with authority which is perceived as true because of his or her expertise.
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