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The Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

Objective:

To analyze the environmental theory of Florence Nightingale based on the model proposed by Johnson and Webber.

Methods:

Theoretical and reflective study conducted in the months of November and December 2012. Theory analysis based on eight criteria: meaning, boundaries, language, concepts, formation of propositions, variables and assumptions, theoretical knowledge helps explain and predict phenomena and theoretical knowledge influences nursing practice.

Results:

The theory presents: clarity of meaning of ideas, clear boundaries, level of understanding above 90%, the main concepts, formulated propositions based on the concepts, variables and hypotheses that help to understand and interpret propositions, influence on the practice of nursing.

Conclusion:

We conclude that the environmentalist theory of Florence Nightingale has concepts that serve today's parameters, and its relevance is considered a landmark in the history of nursing.

Keywords:
Nursing; Nursing Theory; Environment

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