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Problematic situations in nursing: analysis of Orlando's theory based on Dewey's theory of inquiry
Author(s) -
Schmieding Norma Jean
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1987.tb01352.x
Subject(s) - nursing theory , meaning (existential) , epistemology , process (computing) , sociology , psychology , medline , computer science , philosophy , law , political science , operating system
Orlando's theory, proposed as a framework to use in problematic situations, was analysed using Dewey's theory of inquiry. This analysis revealed that Orlando's concepts are remarkably similar to those of Dewey. Each used an organizing principle that was derived from the meaning of experience and both view investigation as a serial process using facts and ideas to determine the problem and its solution. Several areas in Orlando's work could be enhanced and extended through the formulations of Dewey. The analysis supports the use of Orlando's theory in problematic situations.