Philosophical Inquiry in Nursing Metaparadigm
Introduction
The nursing metaparadigm consists of four main concepts: person, health, environment, and nursing. It is an important framework in nursing theory and practice that can be better understood through philosophical inquiry. Philosophical inquiry into this metaparadigm helps to show nursing as a discipline that is directed by two trains of thoughttheory on one hand and practical application on the other. This white paper examines the philosophical approach to the nursing metaparadigm to show how its core concepts are interconnected and what they mean for nursing practice.
Person
The concept of the person in nursing is based on the philosophy of humanism, which views the individual holistically with unique physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Paterson and Zderads humanistic nursing theory is one example of the philosophy of this concept: it emphasizes the individuality of each patient and calls for personalized care tailored to meet their specific needs...
This approach is different from the traditional biomedical model, which often calls for
nurses to approach patients as mere recipients of care, i.e., to treat symptoms rather than the whole person. This concept philosophically focuses on the importance of
personal identity and
personal experience in
nursing care.
Health
Health...
…concept of person is central, with health being an individual and
holistic experience influenced by the environment. Nursing acts as a bridge, connecting these concepts through empathetic, ethical, and evidence-based care.
Conclusion
Philosophical inquiry into the nursing metaparadigm is important for understanding the development of nursing as a discipline. It explains the framework for understanding the approaches of patient care and the role of nurses as caregivers. It is, therefore, important for nurses to know these philosophical perspectives since they are essential to the practice of addressing patient needs. Philosophically speaking, nursing practice should be based on a compassionate, person-centered, holistic, and responsive…
