Introduction to Nursing Theories

Latin: sumere - "to take"

• Assumption

• Proposition

• Phenomenon

• Idea

Identifies the direction of a relationship between concepts.

• Concept

• Proposition

• Assumption

• Theory

• Defined as “a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action”

• Idea

• Assumption

• Concept

• Theory

Observable fact or event between objects, events, or ideas.

• Phenomenon

• Hypothesis

• Proposition

• Assumption

Searching an answer from previously done theories or researches.

• A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.

• Theory

• Theoretical Framework

• Hypothesis

• Null Hypothesis

Own problem in the study.

• Concept

• Conceptual Framework

• Theoretical framework

• Theory

Basis of how you will solve the problem.

• Theoretical Framework

• Concept

• Conceptual Framework

• Theory

It is the positive hypothesis

• Null Hypothesis

• Hypothesis

• Associative Hypothesis

• Alternative Hypothesis

Defined as the degree of wellness or well-being that the client experience.