Personal Theory Improvement

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 Conceptual – Theoretical – Empirical Model (CTE) to link the operational definitions with the empirical indicators with the theoretical concepts and the conceptual model components.  

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The acronym CTE stands for conceptual, theoretical and empirical framework, which are significant components “to articulate nursing’s voice within a particular context so that the activities nurses do and why they do these activities can be known by others, and that the contributions made by these nurses will clearly advance the distinctive nursing knowledge needed for the highest possible quality of care of individuals, families and other groups, and communities who certainly deserve enhancement of the quality of their existence” (Fawcett, 2016). My theory in week 2 stated: proper assessment and education (concept A) increases (proposition) a better understanding for the patient regarding their interest in the procedure. Depending on what the patient desires and their expectations of how it would look after the procedure is done, as the provider performing the procedure, communicating, being honest and transparent, and educating the patient if they are a good candidate is important to provide the best results for the patient. “It is proposed that aesthetic techniques in nursing practice and education bring forth unique patterns of understanding that defy conventional communication and nursing therapeutic techniques; the corporation of aesthetic knowing into nursing education fosters caring, compassion, and fluidity in practice” (Koithan).

            Using the CTE model, when measuring data for this theory, the provider can potentially study how patients are when procedures are being explained to them thoroughly versus when the provider does not explain or educate patients regarding the procedures they are interested in. If procedures are explained thoroughly and the results are what the patient expects it to be, the patient will be satisfied. However, if procedures are not explained and patient is unhappy with the results due to not meeting the expectations they have, patients will not be happy and will feel blind-sided about the procedure.  The more knowledge, education, and effective communication the provider provides the patient, patients will have a better understanding of what to expect and will lead to positive treatment outcomes.

Reference:

Fawcett, J. (2016, November 1). Applying conceptual models of Nursing. Using Conceptual Models to Guide Practical Nursing Activities | Springer Publishing. Retrieved December 16, 2021, from https://connect.springerpub.com/highwire_display/entity_view/node/54876/content_details

Koithan, M. S. (n.d.). Aesthetics in nursing practice and education. Issues in mental health nursing. Retrieved November 27, 2021, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9052092/.

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