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. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )Description:This book provides a summary and application of the major middle-range theories used in nursing research. This second edition includes critical thinking exercise.Purpose:This will provide a resource for scholars who wish to test these theories in practice-oriented nursing research.Audience:Nurse scholars are the intended audience. The chapters are written by the editors and by researchers who have used the theories in research or practice.Features:The first part is an overview of the current state of nursing's body of knowledge. Included are issues related to analysis and evaluation of middle-range theories. The remainder of the book covers selected middle-range theories. The AACN Synergy Model and Caring are two new theories introduced in this edition. Also new to this edition are critical thinking exercises for all theories. What would strengthen the book would be to have the author of the theory summarize it to ensure an accurate interpretation.Assessment:This book should prove to be a useful resource for nurse scholars.
Overview of Theory 1Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge Sandra J. Peterson 3Introduction 4Nursing Knowledge 5Philosophy 7Paradigms and Metaparadigm 9Conceptual Models 16Theory: General Issues 20Grand Theory 29Middle Range Theory 31Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory 37Summary 39Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory Timothy S. BredowIntroduction 48Historical Background 48Theory Analysis 49Theory Evaluation 52Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research 57Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process 58Middle Range Theories: Physiological 61Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects Marion Good 63Introduction 64Historical Background 64Definition of Theory Concepts 68Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects 70Applications of the Theory 72Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 74Summary 77Unpleasant Symptoms Audrey Gift 82Introduction 83Historical Background 83Symptom Models 84Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms 86Models That Expand or Modify the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms 87Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 89Summary 93The AACN Synergy Model Sonya R. Hardin 99Introduction 100Historical Background 100Description of the Theory of Synergy Model 102Use of the Theory in a System 112Summary 113Middle Range Theories: Cognitive 115Self-Efficacy Barbara Resnick 117Introduction 118Historical or Development Background 118Expanded Definitions of Theoretical Concepts 119Description of Theory: Major Components and Their Relationships 122Research Applications 123Summary 137Middle Range Theories: Emotional 147Chronic Sorrow Georgene Gaskill Eakes 149Introduction 150Historical Background 150Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow 151Applications of the Theory 154Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 154Summary 156Middle Range Theories: Social 161Social Support Marjorie A. Schaffer 163Introduction 164Historical Background 164Definition of Theory Concepts 164Description of the Theory of Social Support 167Applications of the Theory 172Challenges to Social Support Theory Development and Research 180Summary 184Caring Danuta M. Wojnar 189Introduction 190Historical Background 190Definitions of Theory Concepts 191Description of the Theory of Caring 193Applications of the Theory in Research 194Summary 199Interpersonal Relations Sandra J. Peterson 202Introduction 203Historical Background 204Definitions of Theory Concepts 205Description of Theory of Interpersonal Relations 206Summary 228Middle Range Theories: Integrative 231Modeling and Role-Modeling Ellen D. Shultz 233Introduction 235Historical Background 235Definition of Theory Concepts 237Description of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling 242Applications of the Theory 245Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 248Summary 249Comfort Katharine Kolcaba 254Introduction 255Historical Background 255Definitions of Theory Concepts 257Description of Theory: Major Components and Their Relationships 258Research Applications for the Theory of Comfort 260Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 264Summary 270Health-Related Quality of Life Timothy S. Bredow Sandra J. Peterson Kristin E. Sandau 273Introduction 274Historical Background 274Definition of Theory Concepts 275Description of the Theory of Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life 276Applications of the Theory 280Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 281Health-Related Quality of Life as an Outcome Measure in Nursing 284Summary 285Health Promotion Marjorie Cook McCullagh 290Introduction 291Historical Background 291Pender's Definition of Health 292Description of the Health Promotion Model 293Implications of the Model for Clinical Practice 295Summary 301Deliberative Nursing Process Mertie L. Potter 304Introduction 305Historical Background 305Definition of Theory Concepts 307Description of the Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process 312Applications of the Theory 315Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 317Summary 321Resilience Joan E. Haase 326Introduction 327Historical Background 328Definition of Theory Concepts 328Description of Resilience: The Theory 350Applications of the Theory 353Instruments Used in Empirical Testing 356Summary 358Critical Analysis Exercises 363Instruments 393Index 411
