PPN101 Week 4 Metaparadigm of Nursing

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on the metaparadigm of nursing.

Paradigm

A pattern of shared understandings; a worldview or lens that guides research and practice.

Paradigm shift

A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions, often shifting from traditional methods to innovative ones.

Meta-paradigm

A framework that identifies the core concepts of a discipline, providing a global view of what the discipline encompasses.

Social Justice

A concept that emphasizes equitable distribution of resources and opportunities; vital for health and well-being.

Concept

A general idea or mental notion representing an aspect of our experiences and our world, serving as building blocks for theories.

Theory

A set of ideas or concepts that describe, explain, or predict phenomena, linking various concepts through systematic explanations.

Person

Refers to individuals, groups, families, and communities, each with unique characteristics affecting their health.

Health

A subjective term defined by individuals and communities, encompassing more than just the absence of disease, aiming for an ideal state of well-being.

Environment

The totality of external and internal factors influencing a person's health, including cultural, social, political, and economic conditions.

Nursing

The actions and attributes of a nurse in relation to patients, emphasizing partnership and the nature of care provided.

Upstream approach

A proactive approach focused on addressing social determinants of health to promote overall well-being.

Nightingale's environmental theory

Focuses on creating a healing environment, stressing the impact of surroundings on patient health.

Roy's Adaptation Model

Views individuals as biopsychosocial beings interacting with their changing environments, emphasizing adaptation.

Watson's Theory of Caring

Emphasizes the relational aspects of caring between nurses and patients, transcending time and space.

Leininger's Cultural Care Theory

Advocates for culturally sensitive nursing care, recognizing health as universal and influenced by cultural contexts.