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- Title
Theory analysis and evaluation of emancipatory nursing praxis: A theory of social justice in nursing.
- Authors
Elliott, Tiffany H.
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this paper was to analyze and evaluate the middle‐range theory, emancipatory nursing praxis (ENP): a theory of social justice in nursing. Methods: Peterson and Bredow's method was utilized to complete the theory evaluation. The theory was evaluated systematically to ensure the appropriateness of application for research in nursing education and transforming nursing students into social justice allies. Findings: The ENP theory has not been widely used since its introduction in 2017, although it is even more relevant today after the revelation of profound societal inequities during the pandemic. The theory lacks testing and empirical indicators for utilization in nursing practice. Conclusion: ENP addresses the mandate from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for nurse educators to foster the development of students as social justice leaders and competent caregivers across the life span. This theory provides a framework to apply in nursing education to improve the professional competency in social justice and disparities. However, further research is needed to develop tools to measure outcomes and generalizability. Implications for nursing practice: ENP middle‐range theory could support nursing educators and nursing programs to develop learning strategies and curricula to facilitate nursing students' knowledge and application in social justice advocates, allies, and leaders, thus improving individual, community, and global health outcomes.
- Subjects
OCCUPATIONAL roles; NURSING; NURSES' attitudes; SOCIAL determinants of health; GROUNDED theory; NURSING theory; SOCIAL justice; NURSING practice; NURSING education; NURSES; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; HEALTH equity
- Publication
International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2024, Vol 35, Issue 1, p32
- ISSN
2047-3087
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/2047-3095.12414