Analyzing nursing, ethical, and scientific theories

Best Research Evidence: Findings from rigorous studies and scholarly articles.

This process ensures care is safe, effective, and patient-centered.

Slide 4: Nursing Theories in Health Promotion

Nursing theories provide a structured way to understand and improve nursing care.

They help us organize our thinking and develop interventions.

These theories guide nurses in helping patients prevent illness and live healthier lives.

Slide 5: Pender's Health Promotion Model

Pender's Model focuses on health-promoting behavior, not just disease prevention.

Key Idea: Individuals' personal characteristics and experiences influence their behavior.

Application: Nurses use this model to assess a patient's self-efficacy, perceived benefits, and barriers to making lifestyle changes.

Slide 6: Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory

Orem's Theory centers on the idea that people should be self-reliant and responsible for their care.

Key Idea: A nursing need arises when a patient can't meet their own self-care demands.

Application: Nurses apply this by empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to manage their own health, thereby reducing their "self-care deficit."

Slide 7: Ethical Theories

Ethical theories provide a framework for making moral decisions in nursing.

They help nurses navigate complex situations, especially when patient values and medical necessity conflict.

Two important theories are Deontology and Utilitarianism.

Slide 8: Deontology & Utilitarianism

Deontology: Focuses on moral duties and rules. An action is right if it adheres to a moral rule, regardless of the outcome.

Utilitarianism: Aims to produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people. An action's morality is judged by its consequences.

Relevance: Nurses use these to balance the rights of individual patients with the needs of the community (e.g., vaccine mandates vs. personal choice).

Slide 9: Scientific Theories

Scientific theories from other fields, like psychology and sociology, are crucial for understanding health behavior.

These theories provide evidence-based strategies for promoting change.

For example, Social Cognitive Theory is a cornerstone for health education.

Slide 10: Social Cognitive Theory

Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura) highlights the interplay between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Key Idea: People learn by observing others and are more likely to adopt a behavior if they believe they can successfully perform it (self-efficacy).

Application: Nurses use this by providing role models and creating supportive environments to encourage healthy behaviors, like exercise.

Slide 11: Putting It All Together

Problem: A patient needs to lower their blood pressure.

Theories:

Pender: Assess their belief in their ability to exercise.

Orem: Teach them how to self-monitor their blood pressure.

SCT: Connect them with a community walking group for peer support and motivation.

This holistic approach, guided by theory, leads to better outcomes.

Slide 12: The Importance of Scholarly Writing

Scholarly writing is how we share research, advance the profession, and improve patient care.

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Scholarly Writing & Health Promotion in Nursing 🩺 A Synthesis of Theory and Practice

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Slide 2: Introduction: The Why

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of modern nursing.

EBP is the intentional use of the best available research evidence to make clinical decisions.

This presentation will explore the theoretical foundations for health promotion and the scholarly conventions needed to share that knowledge.

Slide 3: What is Evidence-Based Practice?

EBP integrates three key components:

Clinical Expertise: The nurse's own skills and experience.

Patient Values: The client's preferences and unique circumstances.