The Idea of History and the History of Ideas

Hamilton, Diane

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.1993.tb00752.x

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“…Historical research allows one to discuss past and present events in the context of the present condition, and to reflect and provide possible answers to current issues and problems. Moreover, Lynaugh and Reverby (1987) explained that there is no one single historical method, while Hamilton (1993) claimed that historians should be aware of sound historical techniques by immersing themselves in good historiography. As described by Lusk (1997, p. 333) the stages of historical research include “choosing a topic and an appropriate theoretical framework, finding and accessing the sources, and analyzing, synthesizing, interpreting, and reporting”, matters which were attended to in this study.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health at Siriraj, Thailand 1896-1971: A historical study

Thaweeboon¹,

Peachpansri²,

Pochanapan³

et al. 2011

Nursing &Amp; Health Sciences

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This study examined the history and development of the first nursing school in Thailand. Data were collected using a historical methodology through a review of related literature, as well as interviews with senior nurses. All data were clustered and categorized by using content analysis and an historical lens. The results revealed that the School development was divided to three periods: the School development in 1896-1925 (the foundation of modern Thai nursing); 1926-1955 (the influence of American medical and nursing education); and 1956-1971 (the transfer of a hospital-based training to university-based nursing education). In the final period, there was recognition that was associated with the professionalization of nursing, as the School initiated a bachelor degree in nursing and became the Faculty of Nursing. Through this long development, the School has progressively assisted Thai nursing to become a strong profession with international standards and recognition. The results of this study add significantly to the history of nursing in Thailand, and help nurses internationally to appreciate the efforts that have continued to sustain their noble profession.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health at Siriraj, Thailand 1896-1971: A historical study

Thaweeboon¹,

Peachpansri²,

Pochanapan³

et al. 2011

Nursing &Amp; Health Sciences

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“…In nursing science, historical research utilizing several methods is needed (8–10, 29, 30) to gain deeper scientific (10, 12, 29) but also practical and educational understanding (31). Awareness of history gives us an opportunity to develop critical thinking (11, 31, 32) regarding the past, but also the present, and enables us to anticipate future trends in the profession (8, 32). Understanding the ‘roots’ helps us to comprehend current issues in nursing and makes visible the cultural values that prevail at different times (8, 9, 11, 12).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human love – the inner essence of nursing ethics according to Estrid Rodhe. A study using the approach of history of ideas

Kangasniemi

Haho²

2012

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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The aim of this study is to describe the idea pattern of nursing ethics in the textbook written by the Swedish nurse Estrid Rodhe (1911). The purpose is to increase understanding of the ideas in early written history of nursing ethics by using the method of history of ideas. A theoretical premise, but also a fascinating factor in this study, is that the ethics of one profession is always contextual in relation to current period. The historical context of Rodhe's time was a time of difficult societal circumstances in Europe. Nurses' work was demanding, but a distinctive feature was enthusiasm to develop nursing. Discussion of the moral issues of nursing was intense, and the characteristics of a good nurse consisted of being as altruistic and unselfish woman. Based on our analysis, the inner essence of Rodhe's idea pattern consists of human love. It is reflected in her ideas of calling-based altruism, virtuous woman as a personal reason for being a nurse and nurses' ethical duty to implementation and subservience. Rodhe's thinking reflects the conventions of her time. The role of personal moral characteristics of nurses was highlighted and not viewed as separable from the professional. Her textbook represented nursing knowledge of ethics written by a nurse and making her a pioneer of the early written history of nursing in general. Understanding the past helps us comprehend current issues in nursing and makes visible cultural values that form the basis for today and tomorrow. It also provides a possibility to observe the same fundamental features in spite of temporal distance. Here, the history of ideas is a beneficial and fruitful method to increase our understanding of nursing ethics.

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“…So how does the nurse researcher become familiar with the techniques and processes of inquiry that ensure a rigorous piece of research? Hamilton asserts that novice historians should become aware of sound historical techniques by immersing themselves in good Historiography 5 . Answers such as these dominate the arena of historical research, leaving the scholar little resource to argue for credibility in their findings.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysing oral history: A new approach when linking method to methodology

Miller-Rosser

Robinson-Malt

Chapman

et al. 2009

Int J of Nursing Practice

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This paper discusses a pragmatic and innovative approach to the data analysis of oral testimonies when used within a methodological framework of Historiography. Oral testimony is increasingly perceived as an exciting research method within the nursing discipline. However, the availability of a clear method to guide the researcher in their analysis of oral testimonies as the primary data for a Historiography is limited. A practical approach to the interpretation of oral testimony is needed to ensure the continued and successful use of Historiography as a valued research methodology in nursing science. The primary discussion revolves around the explication of a four‐stage method proposed as a pragmatic tool for the analysis of oral testimonies. Theoretical literature from the Historian, Paul Thompson and Pragmatist Philosopher, Richard Rorty is drawn upon to bring validity and reliability to the proposed method of analysis. This new technique can be easily used by nurses and many other disciplines in their efforts to efficiently analyse the qualitative data obtained from oral testimonies.

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The Idea of History and the History of Ideas

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Development of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health at Siriraj, Thailand 1896-1971: A historical study

Development of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health at Siriraj, Thailand 1896-1971: A historical study

Human love – the inner essence of nursing ethics according to Estrid Rodhe. A study using the approach of history of ideas

Analysing oral history: A new approach when linking method to methodology

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