Creativity: a refinement of the concept for nursing practice

Abstract

Refinement of the concept of creativity indicates that it is a process that may be developed and influenced by the environment and is recognized by the product produced. Further investigation is needed to explore methods and techniques for developing creativity in nursing.

A servant leader and their stakeholders: When does organizational structure enhance a leader's influence?

“…Nursing can be stressful and, in addition to requiring collaboration, often demands creativity to meet the needs of patients and to address the needs and concerns of patient's families and other nurses or staff (Berg, Hansson, & Hallberg, 1994;Fasnacht, 2003;Mäkinen, Kivimäki, Elovainio, & Virtanen, 2003). Accordingly, "to provide the best possible care each nurse must use imagination and creativity, and put herself in the patient's shoes to find the best possible solution to each patient's problem" (Berg et al, 1994, p. 743).…”

Fostering the Creative Spirit in Teaching‐Learning

“…(Coleman, Kaufman, & Ray, 1992, p. 16) Creativity implies doing something different or creating something new. Fasnacht (2003) synthesized the meanings of creativity from nursing, business and psychology, and identified three different perspectives explaining creativity. The first perspective, "creativity as revelation, encompasses the idea that creativity is a state of being, the 'aha' that reveals a sudden illumination, and a gift" (p. 199).…”

The Expression of Creativity through Occupation

“…For example, as could be expected, professionals in the arts differ from professionals in the sciences in the types of creative behavior they exhibit (Guastello & Shissler). Review of recent literature reveals that practice professions such as nursing, marriage and family therapy, and occupational therapy are starting to focus on the importance of the practitioner's and the client's creativity in the clinical process (Fasnacht, 2003;Morgan & Wampler, 2003;Schmid, 2004). However, further research is needed to discover the form, function, and meaning of creativity in daily life.…”