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The search for meanings in nursing: could Facet Theory be a way forward?

Ward, Rod

Authors

Rod Ward



Abstract

This paper examines some of the underlying tenets of Benner & Wrubel's Primacy of Caring, and suggests the use of Facet Theory as a possible route to overcome criticisms of the lack of systematic data collection and analysis in this approach to nursing research Some of the steps undertaken in Facet Theory are described, and its use in wider nursing research discussed It is proposed that Facet Theory offers a method of studying the multidimensional nature of nursing, which has the potential for a scientific approach without losing the essential ontological data Copyright © 1993, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

Citation

Ward, R. (1993). The search for meanings in nursing: could Facet Theory be a way forward?. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 18(4), 549-557. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18040549.x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 1993
Journal Journal of Advanced Nursing
Print ISSN 0309-2402
Electronic ISSN 1365-2648
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 4
Pages 549-557
DOI https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18040549.x
Keywords nursing, Facet theory
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1109485
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18040549.x




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