Abstracto

Critical Reflection on Nursing Theories: Adapting and Integrating Concepts in Diverse Settings

Tiina Lahdenpera

Nursing theories serve as fundamental frameworks that guide nursing practice, education and research. However, the applicability of these theories in diverse healthcare settings is a subject of continuous exploration and adaptation. This article critically reflects on the integration of nursing theories in various healthcare contexts, emphasizing the importance of adapting and applying these theories in culturally diverse, technologically advanced and ever-changing healthcare environments. Nursing theories are not static; they evolve in response to the changing landscape of healthcare. In today’s globalized world, nurses encounter patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, each with unique beliefs, values and healthcare expectations. The challenge lies in adapting nursing theories to respect cultural diversity while upholding the core principles of patient-centered care. By critically examining nursing theories, nurses can identify the universal elements that transcend cultural boundaries. Understanding these universal principles allows nurses to integrate culturally sensitive care within the framework of established nursing theories, ensuring that care remains person-centered while respecting diverse cultural norms.