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Middle-Range Theories Application to Nursing Research

by: Peterson, Sandra J.; Bredow, Timothy S.

Middle-Range Theories Application to Nursing Research

by: Peterson, Sandra J.; Bredow, Timothy S.

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9780781741927
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0781741920
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/10/2003
Publisher: LWW
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Middle range theories form the basis for most clinically-based nursing research, yet linking the appropriate theory to the development of a successful research project can be challenging. With this groundbreaking text, you'll examine in detail the connection between middle range theories and clinical nursing research -- with expert advice on conducting solid, theory-based research. Book jacket.

PART I Overview of Theory

(56)

1 Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge

(39)

SANDRA J. PETERSON

Introduction

(1)

Paradigms and Metaparadigm

(4)

Philosophy

(3)

Conceptual Models

(4)

Theory: General Issues

(9)

Grand Theory

(2)

Middle Range Theory

(7)

Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory

(2)

Summary

(6)

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

(15)

TIMOTHY S. BREDOW

Introduction

(1)

Historical Background

(1)

Theory Analysis

(3)

Theory Evaluation

(5)

Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research

(1)

Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process

(3)

PART II Middle Range Theories: Physiological

(38)

3 Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects

(19)

MARION GOOD

Introduction

(1)

Historical Background

(3)

Definition of Theory Concepts

(4)

Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects

(1)

Applications of the Theory

(4)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

(2)

Summary

(4)

4 Unpleasant Symptoms

(17)

AUDREY GIFT

Introduction

(1)

Historical Background

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

(2)

Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

(3)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

(4)

Summary

(6)

PART III Middle Range Theories: Cognitive

(54)

5 Self-Efficacy

(28)

BARBARA RESNICK

Introduction

(1)

Historical Background

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

100

(4)

Description of the Theory of Self-Efficacy

104

(1)

Applications of the Theory

105

(6)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

111

(5)

Summary

116

(9)

6 Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior

125

(24)

PERLA WERNER

Introduction

126

(1)

Historical Background

126

(1)

Description of the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior

127

(1)

Definition of the Theories Concepts

128

(3)

Applications of the Theories

131

(3)

Specific Research Examples

134

(3)

Summary

137

(12)

PART IV Middle Range Theories: Emotional

149

(28)

7 Empathy

151

(14)

JOANNE K. OLSON AND DIANE KUNYK

Introduction

151

(1)

Historical Background

152

(2)

Definition of Theory Concepts

154

(1)

Description of Olson's Theory of the Empathic Process

155

(1)

Applications of the Theory

156

(3)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

159

(2)

Summary

161

(4)

8 Chronic Sorrow

165

(12)

GEORGENE GASKILL EAKES

Introduction

165

(1)

Historical Background

166

(1)

Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow

167

(3)

Applications of the Theory

170

(1)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

171

(1)

Summary

172

(5)

PART V Middle Range Theories: Social

177

(58)

9 Social Support

179

(24)

MARJORIE A. SCHAFFER

Introduction

180

(1)

Historical Background

180

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

180

(3)

Description of the Theory of Social Support

183

(4)

Applications of the Theory

187

(7)

Challenges to Social Support Theory Development and Research

194

(4)

Summary

198

(5)

10 Interpersonal Relations

203

(32)

SANDRA J. PETERSON

Introduction

204

(1)

Historical Background

205

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

206

(1)

Description of the Theory of Interpersonal Relations

207

(16)

Applications of the Theory

223

(5)

Summary

228

(7)

PART VI Middle Range Theories: Integrative

11 Modeling and Role-Modeling

235

(20)

ELLEN D. SCHULTZ

Introduction

237

(1)

Historical Background

238

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

239

(5)

Description of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling

244

(3)

Applications of the Theory

247

(3)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

250

(1)

Summary

251

(4)

12 Comfort

255

(19)

KATHARINE KOLCABA

Introduction

256

(1)

Historical Background

256

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

257

(2)

Description of the Theory of Comfort

259

(2)

Applications of the Theory

261

(3)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

264

(7)

Summary

271

(3)

13 Health-Related Quality of Life

274

(14)

TIMOTHY S. BREDOW AND SANDRA J. PETERSON

Introduction

274

(1)

Historical Background

275

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

276

(1)

Description of the Theory of Health-Related Quality of Life

277

(3)

Applications of the Theory

280

(1)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

280

(2)

Summary

282

(6)

14 Health Promotion

288

(14)

MARJORIE COOK MCCULLAGH

Introduction

289

(1)

Historical Background

289

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

290

(1)

Description of the Theory of Health Promotion

291

(2)

Application of the Theory

293

(4)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

297

(2)

Summary

299

(3)

15 Deliberative Nursing Process

302

(21)

MERTIE L. POTTER

Introduction

303

(1)

Historical Background

303

(2)

Definition of Theory Concepts

305

(5)

Description of the Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process

310

(3)

Applications of the Theory

313

(2)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

315

(3)

Summary

318

(5)

16 Planned Change

323

(18)

EILEEN P. GERACI

Introduction

323

(1)

Historical Background

324

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

325

(3)

Description of the Theories of Planned Change

328

(5)

Applications of the Theories

333

(4)

Summary

337

(4)

17 Resilience

341

(28)

JOAN E. HAASE

Introduction

342

(1)

Historical Background

343

(1)

Definition of Theory Concepts

343

(13)

Description of Resilience: The Theory

356

(3)

Applications of the Theory

359

(1)

Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

360

(4)

Summary

364

(5)

APPENDIX A Critical Analysis Exercises

369

(36)

APPENDIX B Instruments

405

(17)

Index

422

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