RESUMEN

This article illustrates a process of knowledge development and the interrelationship between knowledge and practice using Carper's fundamental patterns of knowing. It explores two kinds of knowledge, theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge, using postoperative pain assessment as an illustration. By using their theoretical knowledge and their practical experience, nurses can maintain and develop their professional knowledge and competence.

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Conocimiento , Modelos de Enfermería , Evaluación en Enfermería/métodos , Dolor Postoperatorio , Cuidados Posoperatorios/enfermería , Competencia Cultural , Estética , Humanos , Intuición , Evaluación en Enfermería/ética , Dimensión del Dolor/ética , Dimensión del Dolor/métodos , Dimensión del Dolor/enfermería , Dolor Postoperatorio/diagnóstico , Dolor Postoperatorio/enfermería , Cuidados Posoperatorios/ética , Cuidados Posoperatorios/métodos , Ciencia