Application of Theory to Practice

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Application of Theory to Practice

This week’s Learning Resources present information about various types of theories. For this Discussion, you will examine some of these theories and evaluate how theory is utilized in research as well as how it informs your nursing practice.

To prepare:

  • Review the Learning Resources focusing on the different types of theories that are relevant for nursing practice.
  • Locate a scholarly article in the professional nursing literature that discusses a middle range or practice theory. Determine if the theory is descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive in nature.
  • With this in mind, consider how nursing theory is utilized in research. For instance, how might this theory be useful for identifying a research problem?
  • Then, reflect on your nursing practice. As indicated in Chapter 2 of Theoretical Basis for Nursing, theories differ in scope—from the more abstract metatheory and grand theories to the more concrete middle range and practice theories. Brainstorm examples of how theory is applied in your nursing practice. Identify one to share in this Discussion.

 

By tomorrow 6/6/17, post 550 words essay in APA format with 3 references from the list below, that include the level one heading as numbered below:

post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1)      Summarize your selected article, identifying the middle range or practice theory utilized, and explaining whether the theory was descriptive, explanatory, predictive, or prescriptive. (Include the APA citation for the article.) (SEE ATTACHED PDF)

 

2)      Describe the value of theory for nursing research. Be specific.

 

3)      Share an example of how theory is applied in your nursing practice.

 

Required Readings

 

McEwin, M., & Wills, E.M. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing. (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.

Chapter 2, “Overview of Theory in Nursing”

Chapter 2 presents the evolution of nursing theory and examines the different types of theories that serve as a foundation for nursing practice.

 

 

Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Chapter 5, “Research Problem and Purpose”

Chapter 5 explores a process for identifying, selecting, and refining research topics and articulating the purpose of the research.

 

 

Algase, D. (2009). The centrality of theoretical thinking and the value of empirical evidence. Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 23(4), 251–252. doi:10.1891/1541-6577.23.4.251

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This article explores the concept that humans are natural theorists along with the importance of using empirical evidence to support theories.

 

 

Gould, D, Moralejo, D., Drey, N., & Chudleigh, J. (2010). Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in patient care. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (9).

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This systematic review examined recent hand hygiene intervention studies seeking to improve hand hygiene compliance.

 

 

Kolcaba, K., Tilton, C., & Drouin, C. (2006). Comfort theory: A unifying framework to enhance the practice environment. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(11), 538–544.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

The use of Comfort Theory by a not-for-profit New England hospital to provide a coherent and consistent pattern for enhancing care and promoting professional practice when applying for Magnet Recognition Status is described in this article.

 

 

McCurry, M. K., Revell, S. M. H., & Roy, S. C. (2010). Knowledge for the good of the   individual and society: Linking philosophy, disciplinary goals, theory, and practice. Nursing Philosophy, 11(1), 42–52. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2009.00423.x

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This article explores many facets of the social concept nursing, and how nursing contributes to the good of society. The philosophical underpinnings, perspective, goals, and application to practice of the social mandate are examined.

 

 

O’Connell, K. (2009). Theories used in nursing research on smoking cessation. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2733–2762. doi:10.1891/0739-6686.27.33

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This article identifies theories, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual models that can be applied to a specific topic. In addition, the article discusses ways nurses can devise new theories through their expert knowledge of clinical issues.

 

Optional Resources

 

 

Brilowski, G., & Wendler, M. (2005). An evolutionary concept analysis of caring. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 50(6), 641–650.

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 

Connor, M.J. (2004). The practical discourse in philosophy and nursing: An exploration of linkages and shifts in the evolution of praxis. Nursing Philosophy, 5(1), 54–66. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2004.00152.x

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 

 

Falk-Rafael, A. (2005). Advancing nursing theory through theory-guided practice: The emergence of a critical caring perspective. Advances in Nursing Science, 28(1), 38–49.

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 

 

Knight, C. M., Moule, P., & Desbottes, Z. (2000). The grid that bridges the gap. Nurse Education Today, 20(2), 116–122. doi:10.1054/nedt.1999.0374

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Bottom of Form

 

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This week, reflect on your perception of change theory, management roles and nursing leadership, communication conflict, and the nurse management role in patient care as it has evolved over the course of your RN-BSN program at WCU.

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Reflection Assignment 4: Meeting Essential VIII

https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/Concourse/WCU_BSN_Docs/BaccEssentials08.pdf

This week, reflect on your perception of change theory, management roles and nursing leadership, communication conflict, and the nurse management role in patient care as it has evolved over the course of your RN-BSN program at WCU. Identify specific leadership models you support, and compare and contrast communication techniques for patient-centered care effectiveness. How does your academic work support evidence of meeting the following?

Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values

  • Outcome #3: Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession.

Review your past academic work, evaluate your effectiveness at meeting this program essential, and ponder the impact that this proficiency will have on your future.

Identify how you met the essential by referring to the assignment(s) specifically in your response. Additionally, reflect on and make connections between your academic experience and real-world applications.

Showcase your academic work related to this essential and these outcomes in your ePortfolio and directly reference it in your reflection response.

Recommended: Refer to the work you completed forNURS 510 Policy, Organization, and Financing of Health Care and LDR 432 Principles of Leadership for HealthcareOrganizations, as well as other courses, to gather academic examples and evidence of having met this essential.

Your reflection should be 2 pages APA formatted. Reference and cite any sources you use.

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Laura Gray is an active woman, 82 years of age, who lost consciousness and collapsed at home. Her daughter found her mother on the floor, awake, confused, and slightly short of breath.

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Laura Gray is an active woman, 82 years of age, who lost consciousness and collapsed at home. Her daughter found her mother on the floor, awake, confused, and slightly short of breath. The daughter called EMS. EMS evaluated Mrs. Gray and determined that she may have had a stroke. They notified the nearest designated comprehensive stroke center that they would be arriving with the patient within 15 minutes. The daughter reports that her mother had had an episode of sudden-onset numbness and tingling in the right limb, with slight confusion and slurred speech, 3 days previously. The episode lasted only 5 minutes and then the symptoms went away.  Additional information provided by the daughter indicates that Mrs. Gray has been treated for hypertension for 10 years but notes that she is often not compliant with her antihypertensive medicine. The patient smoked for the past 40 years, drinks occasionally, and is of normal weight.

Please answer the following questions and submit your assignment via Blackboard by the due date.

1. What risk factors does Mrs. Gray have for a stroke?

2. Describe how a Transient Ischemic Attack is different than an Ischemic Stroke?

3. In the hospital, Mrs. Gray is immediately scheduled for a CT scan of her brain. What is the importance of this action?

4. Based on her history and her recent stroke, what type of dementia is Mrs. Gray at risk of developing?

5. According to the National Stroke Association, Atrial Fibrillation raises a person’s risk for stroke by 500%. Go to the National Stroke Association web site and identify the connection between Atrial Fibrillation and stroke. http://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/preventing-stroke/afib-stroke-connection

6. View the following youtube video “Stroke” by Necleus Medical Media (Sample Version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmrgwNCPwM and identify the primary differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

This is the assignment guidelines:

  • Normal physiological principles, processes, and mechanisms are explained at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.
  • Physiological processes and mechanisms relating to the pathology are clearly explained.
  • Answers focus on substantive ideas that are supported by relevant facts and examples.
  • Explanations are clear and incorporate appropriate vocabulary.
  • Thoughtful and convincing responses clearly demonstrate depth of subject knowledge.
  • Information is derived from good quality, credible sources.
  • All questions are answered completely.
  • All content is current and accurate.

Bibliography / Citations / Writing (3 points)

  • Two (2) or more sources used for the assignment (your textbook can be one of the sources).
  • All material that is not considered “common knowledge” is cited.
  • All quotations and/or paraphrasing are cited according to APA format.
  • The full reference for each citation is found in the bibliography.
  • References are listed alphabetically at end of assignment in the bibliography.
  • Bibliography and citations follow APA format.
  • Writing is free of grammatical errors.
  • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
  • Spelling is correct.

This is the book that should be at least one of the references:

 

Book Name : Porth’s Pathophysiology

Edition : 9th Edition | | ISBN : 1451146000

Author Name : Sheila Grossman; Carol Mattson Porth;

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Discussion Topic/ Based on the scientific management theory.

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Discussion Topic/ Based on the scientific management theory.

This is a discussion post, about 250 words, tittle page not require In- text citation is required original work please, reference source.

QUESTION

Based on the scientific management theory, what are some of the routines in health care that seem to be inefficient? What examples of participative decision making exist in your workplace? Provide your rationale.

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