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Middle-Range Theories

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Middle-Range Theories

Application to Nursing Research

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This groundbreaking text is the most complete and detailed book devoted to middle-range theories and their applications in clinical nursing research. The book thoroughly explains the process of selecting an appropriate theory for a particular nursing research study and sets forth criteria for critiquing theories. Each chapter includes examples of research using middle-range theories, definitions of key terms, analysis exercises, reference lists, and relevant Websites. Instruments are presented in appendices. New features of this edition include analysis questions for all theories; new chapters on learning theory and physiologic middle-range theories; Part introductions to frame the selection process for each middle-range theory chosen; and a glossary of terms.

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Publication date
2008
Issue number
2
Cover
paperback
Pages count
448
Dimensions (mm)
187 x 232
Weight (g)
726
  • Part I:: OVERVIEW OF THEORY

    1:: Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge

    Introduction
    Nursing Knowledge
    Philosophy
    Paradigms and Metaparadigm
    Conceptual Models
    Theory:: General Issues
    Grand Theory
    Middle Range Theory
    Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory

    2:: Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory

    Introduction
    Historical Background
    Theory Analysis
    Theory Evaluation
    Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research
    Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process

    Part II:: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES:: PHYSIOLOGICAL

    3:: Pain:: A Balance between Analgesia and Side Effects

    Introduction
    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Pain:: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects
    Applications of the Theory
    Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

    4:: Unpleasant Symptoms

    Historical Background
    Symptom Models
    Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

    5:: Synergy Model

    Historical Background
    Description of the Theory of Synergy Model
    Use of the Theory in a System

    Part III:: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES:: COGNITIVE

    6:: Self-efficacy

    Historical or Development Background
    Expanded Definitions of Theoretical Concepts
    Description of Theory:: Major Components and Their Relationships

    Part IV:: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES:: EMOTIONAL

    Historical Background
    Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow
    Applications of the Theory

    7:: Chronic Sorrow

    Historical Background
    Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow
    Applications of the Theory

    Part V:: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES:: SOCIAL

    8:: Social Support

    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Social Support

    9:: Caring

    Historical Background
    Definitions of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Caring

    10:: Interpersonal Relations

    Historical Background
    Definitions of Theory Concepts
    Description of Theory of Interpersonal Relations

    Part VI:: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES:: INTEGRATIVE

    11:: Modeling-Role Modeling

    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling

    12:: Comfort

    Historical Background
    Definitions of Theory Concepts
    Description of Theory:: Major Components and Their Relationships

    13:: Health-Related Quality of Life

    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life

    14:: Health Promotion

    Historical Background
    Penders Definition of Health
    Description of the Health Promotion Model

    15:: Deliberative Nursing Process

    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of the Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process

    16:: Resilience

    Historical Background
    Definition of Theory Concepts
    Description of Resilience:: The Theory

    Appendix A:: Critical Analysis Exercises

    Appendix B:: Instruments

    Index

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