Conceptual Nursing Theory

Conceptual Components of Theory.
Nurses are using theories to explain the reasons behind their practice. Nursing theory has improved the nursing practice by empowering the nurses with knowledge. Theories developed by nurses describe the relationships and interactions that occur within nursing practice. Theory facilitates communication in nursing between, theorists, researchers, and practitioners, and it translation into practice. Nursing theory is used to develop practice a body of nursing knowledge. Theory development is the primary goal of the nursing profession. McEwen, M., & Wills, E.M. (2014).
Cheryl Tatano Beck's middle range theory focused on postpartum depression (PPD) identifies the gap in maternal care with a focus on maternal blues.

Provide at least two specific examples.
Recognizing mood disorder early in PPD has been a challenge in PPD. Early meta-analysis revealed four new predictors of postpartum depression: self-esteem, marital status, socioeconomic status, and unplanned/unwanted pregnancy. Postpartum depression (PPD) is common in women of childbearing, and it occurs in 10 to 15% of new mothers. Women have a higher risk include inner city women, mothers of pre-term infants and adolescents.
Routine depression screening by obstetricians is necessary for early identification of depressed perinatal patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists and midwives play a significant role in providing a resource they need for prevention, detection, and treatment. The two most common ones discussed for the purpose of this assignment are the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS). The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a self-report instrument used a scale to measure depression childbearing, women. It is made up of ten items ranked from 0 to 3 reflecting on the patient’s experience over the past one week one post birth. EPDS is widely used in the postpartum period and during pregnancy. It helps to identify depressed postpartum patients with minimal risk of harm. Most risk factors for the development of PPD are present during the antenatal period. EPDS is used for routine screening up to 4–6 weeks

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