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Theory - ANSWER A set of concepts definitions, relationships and assumptions that project a systematic
view of a phenomena.
Components of a Theory? - ANSWER Concept, definitions, assumptions, phenomenon
Concept - ANSWER Ideas, mental images that help to describe phenomenon.
Definitions - ANSWER Convey general meaning of the concepts
Assumptions - ANSWER Statements that describe concepts
Descriptive theories - ANSWER First level of theory development
Prescriptive theories - ANSWER Address nursing interventions and predict their consequences
First conference in nursing theory? - ANSWER Brought leading scholars and theorists to discuss and
debate on issues regarding nursing science and theory development
Categories of nursing theories? - ANSWER Client, nurse, environment
Client centered theory - ANSWER Client centered theories are those focused on needs and problems of
clients which are met, resolved or alleviated by nursing interventions
Nurse-client dynamics - ANSWER Focus on interaction between the nurse and client