Naslov
Selection of the model and criteria for theory analysis and evaluation in Slovenia and Croatia

Autori
Pajnkihar, Majda ; Donik, Barbara ; Čuček Trifković, Klavdija ; Kegl, Barbara ; Prlić, Nada ; Radić, Rade ; Stričević, Jadranka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Skup
1th International Scientific Conference in Health Sciences

Mjesto i datum
Vitez, Bosna i Hercegovina, 13.11.2012

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
theories; models; criteria; nursing

Sažetak
Aim Nursing theories always underline and describe the concepts which are in the interest of nursing and the patients in a certain period of time and space. Analysis and evaluation of nursing theories represent an evaluation of a theory according to its usefulness in practice, education and research. Theory evaluation is a process in which a theory is systematically reviewed. Methods The research was supported by quantitative methodology with two structured questionnaires. Evaluation was based upon the use of Likert's scalefrom 1 (the worst) to 4 (the best). The students have described the model evaluation also in qualitative terms. A sample of graduate students at theUniversity Slovenia, (1) Slovenia (n= 24) and at the University in Croatia (2), Croatia (n=38), both in the first year of the second Bologna degree in nursing was consciously designed. Results The results demonstratet hat students from both Universities have single dout clarity with mean grade of 3.9, utility with mean grade of 3.8, and simplicity with mean grade 3.8, as the most important criteria for theory analysis and evaluation. Concerning the evaluation of nursing theory analysis and evaluation models of different authors the students have selected McKenna's model (1997), graded with the mean grade of 3.8, as the most useful one according to the required criteria of simplicity, complexity and utility. Conclusion Analysis and evaluation of a selected theory is performed according to a set of evaluation criteria, the refore also the latterneed to be presented in a clear and simple manner. It is important that the contents do not repeat themselves and that they lead the use rthrough the process. If possible it is also valuable if the criteria are presented in the form of diagram. The heart and soul of development, analysis and evaluation of a theory lie in the knowledge and education of nurses.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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