Middle Range Theories Application To Nursing Research
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This groundbreaking text is the most complete and detailed book on the market 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, sets forth criteria for critiquing theories, and provides a standard format for readers to complete a critique of a theory. Each chapter includes examples of research using middle-range theories and valuable reference lists. Chapter pedagogy includes unit objectives, definitions of key concepts, tables, and relevant Websites. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )Description:This book introduces the reader to middle range theories frequently cited in nursing research.Purpose:The purpose is to provide nurses and graduate students with the tools to help them choose and apply a middle range theory to research projects.Audience:The target audience is the student wishing to conduct a research project using a middle range theory. These authors are experts in the field.Features:Part I presents an overview of theory. Parts II through VI discuss specific middle range theories as identified by the developer or by nurse scholars. Features include definition of key terms, using middle range theories, research applications, analysis exercises, web resources, and instruments. Assessment:To date, there have been limited resources in middle range theories so this book should be quite useful to the target audience. These are middle range theories frequently cited in published nursing research and have the capability of being applied to nursing research.
Pt. IOverview of Theory1Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge2Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing TheoryPt. IIMiddle Range Theories: Physiological3Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects4Unpleasant SymptomsPt. IIIMiddle Range Theories: Cognitive5Self-Efficacy6Reasoned Action and Planned BehaviorPt. IVMiddle Range Theories: Emotional7Empathy8Chronic SorrowPt. VMiddle Range Theories: Social9Social Support10Interpersonal RelationsPt. VIMiddle Range Theories: Integrative11Modeling and Role-Modeling12Comfort13Health-Related Quality of Life14Health Promotion15Deliberative Nursing Process16Planned Change17ResilienceApp. ACritical Analysis ExercisesApp. BInstrumentsIndex
