1. CHAPTER CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK
DR. R. BINCY MSc(N), PhD
PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL
GOVT. COLLEGE OF NURSING
THIRUVANATHAPURAM

2. DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM
Theory is a set of related statements that describes or explains phenomena in a systematic way
DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM

3. DEFINITION
A theory is a set of interrelated concepts adopted for a scientific purpose, definitions and propositions that present a significant view of explaining and predicting the phenomenon
-Kellinger, 1986
DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM

4. DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM
NURSING THEORY
Nursing theory is an organized frame work of concepts and purposes designed to guide the practice - Jean and Watson , 2011
DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM

5. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Theoretical framework is a frame of reference that is a base for observations, definitions of concepts, research designs, interpretations and generalizations such as the frame rest on a foundations
DR. R.BINCY MSc (N) PhD, PROFESSOR & VICE PRINCIPAL, GOVT. CON, TVM

6. IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES
Theory :
Theory is defined as an internally consistent group of relational statements, concepts, definitions and prepositions that present a systematic view about a phenomenon
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7. IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES
Concepts
Concepts are building blocks of a theory that abstractly describe an object or phenomena. Eg: Health, Anxiety
Constructs
Constructs are abstractions that are deliberately and systemically invented.
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8. IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES
Propositions
Propositions are statements that elucidate the relationship between the concepts
Models
Models are the symbolic representation of a conceptualization
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9. PURPOSES OF THEORY IN RESEARCH
To compile observations and facts
To identify relevant area for research
To guide researcher about the natural phenomenon
To predict the occurrence of phenomenon
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10. PURPOSES OF THEORY IN RESEARCH
To develop clinical practice protocol
To help extension of knowledge
To define concepts
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11. CLASSIFICATION OF NURSING THEORIES
BASED ON FUNCTION
Descriptive theory
Explanatory theory
Predictive theory
Prescriptive theory
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12. CLASSIFICATION OF NURSING THEORIES
BASED ON THE GENERALIZABILITY OF PRINCIPLES
Meta theory
Grand theory
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13. CLASSIFICATION OF NURSING THEORIES
BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE
middle range theory
practice theory
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FRAMEWORK
A theoretical frame work for a particular research study is made up of the concepts and the relational statements between the concepts to be examined o tested
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15. CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK/MODEL
According to Fawgett (2000) “ a conceptual model gives direction to the research for relevant questions about the phenomenon and suggests solutions to practical examples
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16. CONCEPTUAL MODELS IN NURSING RESEARCH
According to Fawgett (2005) the central four concepts in nursing are
Person who receives nursing care
Environment
Nursing
Health
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17. Steps in development of conceptual or theoretical frame work
Defining the concept
Predict the relationship among the variables
Concept mapping
Testing the relationship of variables
Evaluating the result
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