Theory can be defined as "an internally consistent group of relational statements (concepts, definitions and propositions) that present a systematic view about a phenomenon and which is useful for description, explanation, prediction and control" (Bodie & Chitty, 1993).
Nursing theories are used to describe, develop, disseminate, and use present knowledge in nursing.
Nursing theories provide a framework for nurses to systematize their nursing actions:what to ask, what to observe, what to focus on and what to think about. They provide a framework to develop new and validate current knowledge. They help to describe, explain, predict and prescribe.
Nursing Theory is used to: Define commonalities of the variables in a stated field of inquiry; guide nursing research and actions; predict practice outcomes; and predict client response.
Theory is used to describe, explain, predict, and prescribe.
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