Where and how does fundamental care fit within seminal nursing theories: A narrative review and synthesis of key nursing concepts.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

To elucidate the synergies between fundamental care and seminal nursing theories.

Background

Nursing theories are often criticised for their limited clinical relevance, with the existence of a theory-to-practice gap widely acknowledged. Pervasive examples of poor-quality care, particularly for people's most fundamental needs, raise questions as to whether nursing theories sufficiently prioritise fundamental care. The Fundamentals of Care Framework (hereinafter "the Framework") represents a valid, comprehensive and evidence-based description of fundamental care. The Framework captures the complexity and multidimensionality of fundamental care delivery, predicated on the nurse-patient relationship; integration of physical, psychosocial and relational needs;

SUBMITTER: Mudd A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7540068 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature