Social constructivism theory of learning

Social constructivism theory of learning emphasizes how individuals construct knowledge through social interactions and experiences. It argues that knowledge develops or learning happens through social interactions and the use of language. It is thus wise to conclude that learning is a shared rather than an individual experience. As such, individuals should be encouraged to try […]
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Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues

Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues are fundamental to ensuring that nurses provide safe, competent, and compassionate care while respecting patients’ rights, maintaining professionalism, and adhering to the laws governing healthcare practice. These concepts guide nurses in their decision-making, helping to navigate complex situations where moral and legal responsibilities intersect. 1. Nursing Ethics Nursing ethics refers […]
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Big Data for Sustainable Development

Big data for sustainable development. Big Data is playing an increasingly crucial role in advancing sustainable development by enabling better decision-making, optimizing resource use, and tracking progress toward global sustainability goals. The integration of large-scale data analytics with sustainability efforts helps address challenges related to climate change, resource management, and social development. By leveraging vast […]
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Home care for dementia patients

Home care for dementia patients involves a combination of medical support, personal assistance, and creating a safe, structured environment to help manage the symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior. Here are some key considerations and approaches when providing home care for someone with dementia: 1. Creating a Safe Environment […]
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Explain Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence

Explain Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences posits that individuals are not born with all intelligence they will ever need but develop as they grow. This theory was first featured in Howard Gardner’s book published in 1983 titled “Frames of Mind.” Howard Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligence was developed […]
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Social Determinants of Health

Social Determinants of Health refer to the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and they significantly affect health, well-being, and quality of life. Understanding and addressing SDOH are essential for improving health equity and reducing disparities.   Key Categories of Social […]
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Self-care deficit nursing theory

Self-care deficit nursing theory is a theory that insists that patients can care for themselves and should be encouraged to do so. Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory is a cornerstone of nursing practice and education. This theory is part of Orem’s larger Self-Care Framework, which includes three interrelated theories: Theory of Self-Care Theory of […]
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Behaviorism-Associative Learning in Political Advertising

Behavioral principles run through many political ads.  Yes conditioning effectively influences our attraction and preferences to a variety of things, especially in politics; points I will make introducing associative learning during lecture. Use the web (hint: youtube) to locate 2 contemporary (no older than 8 months) political ads in which elements of classical (frequently called […]
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Application of Concepts from Caring Science

Summary: A theory can be used to guide practice.  This assignment is an exercise in supporting a clinical practice with theory and evidence. Application of Concepts from Caring Science Directions: Identify an outcome of nursing practice in your area of practice (Orthopedic Nursing) that can be improved.  For example, if you work in home health, […]
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Self-determination theory

Hello Marvelous, I’ve just sent you this group project about self determination and I’m ONLY doing the following part and my part should not be longer than two pages. The whole part one is divided correctly and given to us. So since question 3 requires two empirical articles, YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO JUST […]
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Precaution Adoption Process Model

Precaution Adoption Process Model a psychologically model that explains how people comes to decisions to take actions to prevent illness, injury, or other types of harm. It explain precautious behaviors to avoid external hazards or health threats. This model assumes that people must pass through a series of six qualitatively different stages on the path […]
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Health Belief Model Constructs

Health Belief Model Constructs are perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cue to action The Health Belief Model (HBM) argues that a person’s willingness to change their health behaviors primarily comes from their health perceptions.  The HBM model was developed in the 1950s by social psychologists Godfrey Hochbaum, Irwin Rosenstock, and Rosenstock and […]
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Emancipatory Theory of Compassion

The emancipatory theory of compassion was created by Dr Jane Georges, it assumes the universality of suffering and the means by which suffering can be alleviated through compassion. Emancipatory is used to emphasize the centrality power relations have on suffering, and the ability to render compassion impossible. The emancipatory theory define compassion as the wish […]
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Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory

Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory was developed by Merle Mishel late 1980s. The theory focuses on the strain and struggle when one gets an acute and chronic illness. It define uncertainty as the inability of individuals to accurately predict or control their health condition and its trajectory. The author noted that uncertainty occurs when a […]
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Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort

Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort is a middle-range theory for health practice, education, and research that was developed in the 1990s. The theory explains comfort as a fundamental need of all human beings for relief, ease, or transcendence arising from health care situations that are stressful. This theory came up when Katharine Kolcaba conducted a concept […]
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Roy’s Adaptation Model of Nursing

Roy’s Adaptation Model of Nursing was developed by Sister Callista Roy in 1976. Roy’s model posits that a person is a bio-psycho-social being who’s in constantl interaction with a changing environment. The model explains how people adapt to environmental changes using four components, including person, health, environment, and nursing. According to Roy’s adaptation model of […]
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