Florence nightingale's environmental theory and the model proposed by johnson and webber: nursing facing a theoretical reflection
International Journal of Development Research
Florence nightingale's environmental theory and the model proposed by johnson and webber: nursing facing a theoretical reflection
Received 17th January, 2022; Received in revised form 24th January, 2022; Accepted 16th February, 2022; Published online 28th March, 2022
Copyright © 2022, Maurício Caxias de Souza et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The objective was to reflect on Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory and the model proposed by Johnson and Webber. Reflective and theoretical study carried out in January and April 2022. Analysis of the theory based on eight criteria: meaning, limits, language, concepts, formulation of propositions, variables and hypotheses, theoretical knowledge helps to explain and predict the phenomenon and theoretical knowledge influences nursing practice. The theory presents: clarity of meaning of ideas, clear limits, level of understanding above 91%, the main concepts, propositions formulated based on the concepts, variables and hypotheses that help to understand and interpret propositions, influence on nursing practice. It is concluded that Florence Nightingale's environmental theory has concepts that serve as a parameter today, and its relevance is considered a milestone in the history of nursing.
