Viewing the art and the science of pediatric nursing through the lens of paradigms: the impact on hope for the future.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to examine the strengths and limitations of common research paradigms used in the study of the hope of parents who have children with a variety of illnesses.


CONCLUSIONS
Research findings on parental hope extracted from only one paradigm present limitations to related knowledge development. To take into account the contributions from each paradigm and to allow for a multidimensional understanding of parental hope, a multiparadigmatic approach is needed.


CONCLUSIONS
The complementary findings from multiple research paradigms can lead to a comprehensive base of knowledge that can guide future research and develop effective, family-centered pediatric nursing care.
College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. jill.bally@usask.ca
Jill M G
JM
Bally
D000293:Adolescent; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends