Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Consists of concepts pulled together as a map for a study
1. Conceptual 2. Operational
Definition of Concepts 1. ________: comparable to dictionary definition 2. ________: specifies exactly how the concept will be measured. specifies procedures and operations necessary to measure concept
1. Conceptual 2. Operational
Definitions of Ambulation 1. ________: To walk from place to place, move about. 2. ________: Taking 4 steps without assistance.
1. Conceptual 2. Operational
Definitions of Hospital Stay 1. ________: Time during which a person is a registered patient at a hospital 2. ________: Sum of days as registered patient beginning with admission day and concluding with dismissal day
Grand Theory Type
Describe discipline of nursing as a whole/broad- i.e. Neuman's Model unique, Each person is a composite of factors and characteristics normal range of responses that are referred to as normal Line of defense (LOD).
Inductive Process
Do not have a theory but test concepts and develop themes or a theory -Qualitative
1. Is a framework clearly identified 2. Is the framework appropriate for the topic 3. Are the concepts and variables clearly and appropriately defined 4. What are the conceptual and operational definitions 5. Is the basis for the hypothesis(es) clear and consistent?
Evaluating a Framework: 1. _________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ 5. _________
1. Worldview- Paradigm 2. Frameworks 3. Theories 4. Concepts 5. Variables
Levels of Knowledge: 1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
Theory
Research and practice are linked with _______.
Theory
Set of two or more interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view of a phenomena that helps to explain and make predictions about the phenomena
Situation Specific Theory Type
(Micro Range, Practice or Prescriptive) More specific and narrow in scope. -i.e. Heart failure self care
Concept
-An image or symbolic representation of some phenomenon or aspect of reality -A generalization about something particular -An abstract idea generalized from several instances -Can be concrete ( color/red) or abstract (anxiety)
Function of Framework 1. Model
-Clarifies concepts Identifies and states underlying assumptions of study -Specifies relationship among and between concepts - ________ -symbolic representation of concepts
Construct
-Complex concept -Generally are comprised of more than one concept and built to fit a purpose -Example- Health Promotion, Maternal infant bonding
Frameworks
-Structure of concepts and/or theories used as the basis for development of the study , research question , hypotheses. It is the study's underpinnings. - Either imbedded in the literature review or a stand alone section of the article
PARADIGM-How Science is to be Conducted 1. Quantitative (KUHN) 2. Paradigm Shift
-What is to be observed and studied -Kind of questions supposed to be asked and probed for answers in relation to the subject -How questions are to be structured -How the results of scientific investigations should be interpreted -Normal Science - __________ -Paradigm Shift - ___________
Theoretical Framework
Structure of concepts that exists (tested) and is a ready made map for a study
1. Physiological 2. Psychological 3. Sociological 4. Learning 5. Leadership
Theories Used by Nurses: 1. _______- Germ, Pain, Genetic 2. _______-Anxiety 3. _______- System theory, Cultural diversity 4. _______- Behavioral learning 5. _______- Change Theory
1. Deductive Process 2. Inductive Process
Theory - Testing Research Two ways: 1. ________ 2. ________
Deductive Process
Theory-Testing Research Have a hypothesis derived from theory and test it - Quantitative
Research Question
What is the relationship between the first occurrence of ambulation in patients after open heart surgery and length of their hospital stay?
Operational Definition
_________ is found in the measurements section. Instruments that the researchers used.
Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
A literature review reveals conceptual traditions, concepts, and/or theories or conceptual models from nursing and other related disciplines that can be used to examine problems. This framework presents the context for studying the problem and can be viewed as a map for understanding the relationships between or among variables in quantitative studies. The literature review provides rationale for the variables and explains concepts, definitions, and relationships between or among the independent and dependent variables used in the theoretical framework of a study.
Paradigm
How science is to be conducted
Conceptual Definition
In review of literature section or in theoretical/conceptual framework section.
Middle Range Theory Type
More narrow limited number of concepts i.e. Mishel- Uncertainty of Illness