title: Whither nursing models? The value of nursing theory in the context of evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary health care.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This paper presents a discussion of the role of nursing models and theory in the modern clinical environment.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Models of nursing have had limited success in bridging the gap between theory and practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature on nursing models and theory since the 1950s, from health and social care databases.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Arguments against nursing theory are challenged. In the current context of multidisciplinary services and the doctrine of evidence-based practice, a unique theoretical standpoint comprising the art and science of nursing is more relevant than ever.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A theoretical framework should reflect the eclectic, pragmatic practice of nursing.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurse educators and practitioners should embrace theory-based practice as well as evidence-based practice.
authors: Niall McCrae PhD RMN Lecturer Mental Health Nursing Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, King's College London, UK. n.mccrae@kcl.ac.uk
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authors: McCrae
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000639:trends; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009729:Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing