Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP (Feb 2014)

Nursing concepts and theories

  • Regina Szylit Bousso,
  • Kátia Poles,
  • Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420140000100018
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 48, no. 1
pp. 141 – 145

Abstract

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The theory framework of nursing science is built in a dynamic process that arises from practice and is reproduced through research, mainly by analysis and development of concepts and theories. This study presents a theory reflection on nursing knowledge construction and points out subsidies for future studies in the area. The interrelation among theory, research, and clinical practice is required for continuous development of nursing as a profession and science. Ideally, the practice must be based on theory that is validated by research. Therefore, theory, research, and practice affect each other reciprocally and continuously.

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