Integrated theory and knowledge development in nursing / Peggy L. Chinn, Maeona K. Kramer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chinn, Peggy L.

Contributor:

Kramer, Maeona K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Nursing--Philosophy.

Nursing Theory.

Knowledge.

Philosophy, Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing Theory.

Knowledge.

Philosophy, Nursing.

Physical Description:

xv, 320 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 23 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Other Title:

Previous ed. entitled: Integrated knowledge development in nursing

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Mosby Elsevier, [2008]

Summary:

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, you'll learn about the newest pattern of knowing emancipatory knowing. This pattern centers on the human capacity to create change by envisioning desired outcomes, particularly in situations 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.

Contents:

Nursing's fundamental patterns of knowing

The history of knowledge development in nursing

Emancipatory knowledge development

Ethical knowledge development

Personal knowledge development

Aesthetic knowledge development

Empiric knowledge development: conceptualizing and structuring

Description and critical reflection of empiric theory

Validating and confirming empiric knowledge using research

Utilizing and validating empriic knowledge in practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780323052702

0323052703

OCLC:

156812143