Translating caring theory across the continuum from inpatient to ambulatory care.
While theory-based practice is a Magnet® characteristic, translating theories to practice remains challenging. As a result, theory-guided practice remains an ideal rather than a realized goal in many organizations. This article provides an overview of a research-derived caring theory, a translational model for theory-driven practice, implementation of a delivery model designed to translate theory across the acute and ambulatory care continuum, and resulting outcomes in oncology clinics and the emergency department.
Author Affiliations: Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Tonges), Director of Oncology (Ms McCann), and Director of Emergency Services (Mr Strickler) UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Mary
M
Tonges
Meghan
M
McCann
Jeff
J
Strickler
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000592:standards; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D009657:North Carolina; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards*