Desbiens, J., Gagnon, J., & Fillion, L. (2012). Development of shared theory in palliative care to improve nursing skills. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(9). 2113-2124. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648-2011.05917.x. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h9AN=78109413&site=ehost-liveShared TheoryThis article addresses the development of a shared theory based on Bandura's sociocognitive theory and the self-care deficit conceptual model of Orem. This shared theory development was done in an effort to improve nursing expertise in palliative nursing care. The development of shared theory is discussed in this article by comparing social cognitive theory and the conceptual model. Affirming the need for increased education and training required for nurses to become more skilled and competent in the care of palliative patients worldwide due to an aging population and greater numbers of people with chronic diseases, as well as the World Health Organization calling for a recommendation on palliatives for nursing to be a fundamental requirement in nursing education, training and continuing education, Bandura's theory and Orem's model were selected as a shared theory with the aim of meet the criteria at both the patient and nursing level. This article goes on to state that, although at a theoretical level, both the cognitive theory and the conceptual model adapt to the palliative care needs of self-competence and the influence of nursing interventions, empirical tests and further research to evaluate effectiveness of this shared approach. Theory in clinical settings as well as classroom and training sessions must be conducted to demonstrate that this theory will form a solid foundation for palliative care that improves comp......middle of document......red theory To show the relationship between the theory and practice of palliative care in the clinical context, it is uncertain whether this shared theory will improve palliative care practices and nursing competence in the care of the palliative patient and the chronically ill. Writing objectively, this article provides valuable information and draws attention to the need to develop indicators to test shared theory and issues a call to action for nursing education and expertise to improve the quality of life of both nurses and of palliative care patients. Works Cited Desbiens , J., Gagnon, J., & Fillion, L. (2012). Development of shared theory in palliative care to improve nursing skills. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(9). 2113-2124. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648-2011.05917.x. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h9AN=78109413&site=ehost-live