Theoretical perspective

Theoretical perspective

Introduction

Nursing theories are a set of interrelated concepts that allow describe, explain and predict the phenomenon of interest to the discipline, therefore become indispensable to professional practice, and facilitates the professional nursing. Basic nursing provides the theoretical knowledge, skills, and values that form the foundation of nursing work. Good nursing care is based on respect for the individual human life and dignity. The interaction between patient and nurse is therefore particularly important. For this reason, the emphasis is on the patient's experiences and reactions in the descriptions of how the nurse can help the patient (Meleis, 2011). Patient stories, ...