Abstract
Identify the theoretical concepts that have been used in the context of nursing care for hospitalized children. Scoping review was carried out according to the PRISMA-ScR methodology. The research limitations included: primary studies dealing with the use of theoretical concepts of nursing in the provision of care to hospitalized children, access in full text, in Portuguese or English and published between 2000 and 2019. Research was carried out on grassroots platforms (EBSCOhost, PubMed, SciELO and Web of Science), gray literature and in the bibliography of selected articles. 21 studies were found and 10 theoretical conceptions of nursing were identified, with family-centered care being the most used. The variability of the identified theoretical conceptions is emphasized, with no evidence to support the use of one in detriment of the other. A more integrative theoretical conception, which adds care centered both on the family and the child, emerges as a research trend.
Highlights
The progression of nursing as a discipline is the result of the contributions of research, practice and theory as cornerstones, in a reciprocal and cyclical relationship(1)
The theoretical conceptions of nursing encompass the view of the discipline and practice based on a key concept and the relationships between two or more nursing concepts developed for their transference in care practice(7-8)
By using theory in daily care practice, nurses find a sense of purpose and a direction that is consistent with basic nursing values(1)
Summary
The progression of nursing as a discipline is the result of the contributions of research, practice and theory as cornerstones, in a reciprocal and cyclical relationship(1). The levels of knowledge structure in nursing are presented by Alligood & Tomey(6) and organized into: metaparadigm; philosophy; conceptual model; great theory; theory; and medium-range theory In this sense, the theoretical conceptions of nursing encompass the view of the discipline and practice based on a key concept and the relationships between two or more nursing concepts developed for their transference in care practice(7-8). The primary purpose of theory in the nursing profession is to improve practice by having a positive influence on people’s health and quality of life, which is why the relationship between theory and practice is reciprocal(1-2) In this sense, when looking at nursing care in a given context, it is crucial to identify how they are supported from the theoretical point of view(9)
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