Using a nursing theory or a model in nursing phd dissertations: A qualitative study from turkey

Mete S., Gokçe Isbir G.

International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, cilt.26, sa.2, ss.62-72, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/2047-3095.12036
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Nursing Knowledge
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.62-72
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Model, nursing, PhD education, qualitative design, theory
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2014 NANDA International, Inc.Purpose: The aim of this study was to reveal experiences of nursing students and their advisors using theories and models in their PhD dissertations. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive qualitative approach. This study was performed with 10 PhD candidates and their five advisors from nursing faculty. Results: The results of the study were categorized into four. These are reasons for using a theory/model in a PhD dissertation, reasons for preferring a given model, causes of difficulties in using models in PhD dissertations, and facilitating factors of using theories and models in PhD of dissertations. Conclusions: It was also reported to contribute to the methodology of research and professional development of the students and advisors.