Linking Theory to Practice: A Concept Analysis

Mary Musvipa; Belitha Ncube; Clara Haruzivishe; Christine Kasu; Simba Gwariro; Tafara Dzimir; Francis Ncube; Rachel Longwe; Dorothy Kanyamura; Maxwell Mhlanga; Augustine Ndaimani

doi:10.53555/hsn.v2i3.924

Mary Musvipa University of Zimbabwe
Belitha Ncube UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Clara Haruzivishe UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Christine Kasu UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Simba Gwariro UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Tafara Dzimir UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Francis Ncube UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Rachel Longwe UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Dorothy Kanyamura UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Maxwell Mhlanga UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
Augustine Ndaimani UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v2i3.924

Keywords: Theory, Practice, Concept analysis

Abstract

The aim of this was to clarify linking theory into practice and to identify its attributes,
antecedents and consequences of linking theory into practice. Walker & Avant, (2005) model
was used to clarify the concept linking theory into practice. A literature review was conducted by
performing a search on scientific data base using key terms: Theory, Practice. Thirty two articles
were selected of which seven were useful for this analysis. Linking theory into practice is a
process with four attributes, skills training under supervision, nurse educator experience,
appropriate student/ teacher relationship, non-threatening clinical environment were found to be
the antecedents of these attributes. They have either positive or negative consequences for the
linking theory and practice together. These findings add to the body of knowledge.