Nursing Philosophy
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Theory and Practice in Nursing
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Philosophical Foundations of Nursing:
The journal emphasizes the importance of philosophical frameworks in understanding nursing practice, ethics, and education. It encourages exploration of various philosophical traditions, including phenomenology, posthumanism, and decolonial theory, to enrich the nursing profession. - Critical Reflection on Nursing Practices:
Nursing Philosophy promotes critical examination of nursing practices and policies, encouraging nurses to reflect on their roles within complex healthcare systems. This includes addressing issues of power, equity, and social justice in nursing. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal advocates for interdisciplinary dialogue, integrating insights from fields such as sociology, ethics, and political theory to enhance nursing scholarship and practice. This approach fosters a holistic understanding of patient care and the healthcare environment. - Person-Centered Care and Human Dignity:
A core focus is on person-centered care, emphasizing the importance of understanding patients' narratives, experiences, and dignity within the healthcare context. The journal seeks to explore how philosophical insights can inform compassionate and ethical care. - Decolonization and Diversity in Nursing:
Nursing Philosophy highlights the need for decolonizing nursing knowledge and practices, advocating for the inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly those of marginalized groups. The aim is to challenge dominant narratives in nursing and promote equity.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Justice and Equity in Healthcare:
Recent publications demonstrate an increasing focus on social justice issues, particularly in relation to health equity and the experiences of marginalized populations. This trend highlights the importance of addressing systemic inequalities within healthcare systems. - Decolonization of Nursing Knowledge:
There is a growing emphasis on decolonizing nursing practices and knowledge systems. This theme seeks to challenge Western-centric narratives and incorporate Indigenous and diverse perspectives, promoting a more inclusive approach to nursing education and practice. - Digital Health and Technology in Nursing:
The integration of digital health technologies and their implications for nursing practice is gaining prominence. Discussions around telehealth, digital ethics, and the impact of technology on patient care reflect the changing landscape of healthcare. - Philosophical Engagement with Mental Health:
An emerging focus on the philosophical dimensions of mental health nursing is evident, with increased discourse on topics such as existentialism, subjectivity, and the complexities of caring for individuals with mental health challenges. - Intersectionality in Nursing:
The journal is increasingly exploring intersectional frameworks that examine how various social categories (race, gender, class) intersect to shape nursing experiences and patient care. This trend reflects a broader commitment to understanding diversity and its implications in nursing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biomedical Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in discussions centered around traditional biomedical models of care. The journal is moving towards more holistic and person-centered frameworks, indicating a shift away from purely clinical or disease-focused perspectives. - Historical Perspectives on Nursing:
Research that solely focuses on historical accounts of nursing practices is appearing less frequently. Instead, current publications favor contemporary issues and philosophical inquiries that directly impact modern nursing practice and education. - Nursing Theory Development:
While nursing theories remain important, there has been a reduction in papers solely dedicated to developing or critiquing nursing theories in isolation. The trend is shifting towards integrating philosophical discussions with practical applications in nursing, indicating a waning emphasis on theory for its own sake. - Conventional Ethical Approaches:
Discussions based on conventional ethical frameworks, such as utilitarianism or deontological ethics, are becoming less prominent. The journal is increasingly exploring alternative ethical perspectives, including feminist ethics and poststructuralist approaches, which are gaining traction. - Quantitative Research Methodologies:
There is a noticeable decline in the publication of papers focusing on quantitative research methodologies within the journal. The emphasis is shifting towards qualitative and philosophical methodologies that better capture the complexities of nursing practice.
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