week 5 theory practice gap
University of Phoenix Material
Theory–Practice Gap
The book discusses the theory-practice gap in detail in many chapters. As you’ve read throughout the course, there is ongoing discussion about the connection between theory and practice and the application in day-to-day nursing activities. This assignment is designed to illustrate that although there may be a gap, other factors play an important role in decision making and each aspect of theory, research, and practice experience are integral to well-rounded patient care.
Return to the classroom to review Figure 1.4 from Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories, and Practice.
Think of a scenario in which theory, research, and practice interact to create a good patient outcomes.
Create a visual representation of your theory-practice relationship or gap using the diagram below by replacing the text in each box below to illustrate your scenario.
Note: Use names, citiations, or brief explanations only. The narrative summary should include desciptions and more detailed discussion about each concept in the scenario.
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Theory |
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Research |
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Nursing Practice |
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Science |
Here, write a 525- to 700-word narrative explanation of your visual representation in APA format. Your explanation should:
- Describe the chosen theory, research, and practice guideline or standard
- Explain the relationship between the three and discuss the role each aspect plays in quality patient care in the scenario
- Explain any gaps (a lack of research, no practice standard, or no useable theory)
- Determine the best course of action for making decisions in the absence of one aspect
Cite your research and practice guidelines in-text and in the references section of this document.
