A methodology for critical science in nursing.
There is confusion surrounding critical science in nursing. Many studies which could be considered critical do not identify themselves as such. Reasons for this may be the lack of a clear definition of critical science in nursing or the failure of the discipline to identify the defining characteristics of a critical methodology. This article addresses the confusion by defining critical science in nursing in addition to presenting a critical methodology synthesizing 7 common processes seen in critical research.
Fontana
Joyce S
JS
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Conn 06117, USA. jfontana@sjc.edu
D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D010684:Philosophy; D012942:Social Sciences / Q000379:methods*