1. Theoretical Basis for the Practice of Nursing
Chapter 6
Theoretical Basis for the
Practice of Nursing

2. The Metaparadigm of Nursing
Person
Health
Nursing
Environment

3. Theory
Method of analyzing facts and finding the relationships that the latter have to one another
Hypothesis or educated guess
Set of principles linked to a perspective

4. Nursing Theories
Concepts, propositions, and laws, communicated as nursing values and practice

5. History of Nursing Theory Development
1952–Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relationships
Nursing established as a scientific discipline with unique characteristics
1970s
1980s and Fawcett’s work

6. Levels and Types of Theories
Metaparadigm
Grand
Middle-range
Practice

7. Four Early Theorists Florence Nightingale Hildegard Peplau
Martha Rogers
Callista Roy
Review Table 6-1

10. Theory and Practice: How do they Relate?
How can using theories improve the quality of nursing?
Are nursing-specific theories needed?
Advantages to having nursing theories?
Are there disadvantages?

11. Process of Knowledge Development