The full reference for this article is:
Ward, R. 1993 The search for meanings in nursing: could Facet Theory be a way forward? JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING 18, 549-557
Abstract:
This paper examines some of the underlying tenets of Benner & Wrubel's
Primacy of Caring, and suggests the use of Facet theory as a possible route to
overcome criticisms of the lack of systematic data collection and analysis in
this approach to nursing research. Some of the steps undertaken in Facet theory
are described, and its use in wider nursing research discussed. It is proposed
that Facet theory offers a method of studying the multidimensional nature of
nursing, which has the potential for a scientific approach without losing the
essential ontological data.
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