The purpose is to report an exploration of published research explicitly identifying Rogers’ science of unitary human beings as the theoretical context underlying quantitative research or the interpretation of qualitative data. Two databases (CINAHL and Medline Complete) were used to identify studies published from 2013 to 2023 with the search term “Rogers’ science of unitary human beings.” The search was narrowed by the descriptors “English language” and “research.” The results included nine studies meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings are discussed in light of two earlier reviews and in terms of the science.
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