Middle-Range Theories Application to Nursing Research

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

• ISBN13: 9780781741927
• ISBN10: 0781741920
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-10
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

PART I Overview of Theory	1	(56)
1 Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge	3	(39)
SANDRA J. PETERSON
Introduction	4	(1)
Paradigms and Metaparadigm	5	(4)
Philosophy	9	(3)
Conceptual Models	12	(4)
Theory: General Issues	16	(9)
Grand Theory	25	(2)
Middle Range Theory	27	(7)
Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory	34	(2)
Summary	36	(6)
2 Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory	42	(15)
TIMOTHY S. BREDOW
Introduction	44	(1)
Historical Background	44	(1)
Theory Analysis	45	(3)
Theory Evaluation	48	(5)
Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research	53	(1)
Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process	54	(3)
PART II Middle Range Theories: Physiological	57	(38)
3 Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects	59	(19)
MARION GOOD
Introduction	60	(1)
Historical Background	60	(3)
Definition of Theory Concepts	63	(4)
Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects	67	(1)
Applications of the Theory	68	(4)
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	72	(2)
Summary	74	(4)
4 Unpleasant Symptoms	78	(17)
AUDREY GIFT
Introduction	79	(1)
Historical Background	79	(1)
Definition of Theory Concepts	80	(2)
Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms	82	(3)
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	85	(4)
Summary	89	(6)
PART III Middle Range Theories: Cognitive	95	(54)
5 Self-Efficacy	97	(28)
BARBARA RESNICK
Introduction	98	(1)
Historical Background	99	(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