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Descriptive vs Prescriptive Theory
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Descriptive vs Prescriptive Theory
phenomenon: an observable fact that can perceived through the senses and explained.
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Prescriptive Theories
Billy is getting bigger, he is becoming obese and is at risk for chronic childhood diseases for example, type two diabetes,
Through his school nurse, Billy will be educated on healthy eating choices and the importance of playing outside and being active.
Because of these healthier living choices, Billy will be able to complete the school gym test of running a mile in under 10minutes and Billy will also be able to identify healthy eating choices and snacks while at home alone.
Descriptive Theories
- the first level of theory development.
- describes and speculates on why phenomenon occur and describe the consequences of the phenomenon
Prescriptive Theories
Descriptive Theories
- address nursing interventions and predict the consequences of specific nursing interventions
- the are action oriented. An intervention is identified and the specific interventions and carried out.
***they do not direct specific nursing interventions
This is Billy. Billy is an elementary student and is at risk of developing health problems due to obesity.
****leads to test SPECIFIC nursing interventions.
It is speculated that this is due to his unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity. He spends a lot of time watching TV and playing games on his ipad.
Both Billy's parents work full time so he eats what he wants, when he wants and is unsupervised.
Descriptive Theories
These theories help to EXPLAIN patient assessments.