Middle-Range Theories Application to Nursing Research

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

• ISBN13: 9780781785624
• ISBN10: 0781785626
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-10
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Sandra J. Peterson, PhD, RN, Professor and Department Chair, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota Timothy S. Bredow, PhD, RN, Professor Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Table of Contents

Overview of Theory	p. 1
Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge	p. 3
Introduction	p. 4
Nursing Knowledge	p. 5
Philosophy	p. 7
Paradigms and Metaparadigm	p. 9
Conceptual Models	p. 16
Theory: General Issues	p. 20
Grand Theory	p. 29
Middle Range Theory	p. 31
Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory	p. 37
Summary	p. 39
Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory
Introduction	p. 48
Historical Background	p. 48
Theory Analysis	p. 49
Theory Evaluation	p. 52
Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research	p. 57
Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process	p. 58
Middle Range Theories: Physiological	p. 61
Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects	p. 63
Introduction	p. 64
Historical Background	p. 64
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 68
Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects	p. 70
Applications of the Theory	p. 72
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 74
Summary	p. 77
Unpleasant Symptoms	p. 82
Introduction	p. 83
Historical Background	p. 83
Symptom Models	p. 84
Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms	p. 86
Models That Expand or Modify the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms	p. 87
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 89
Summary	p. 93
The AACN Synergy Model	p. 99
Introduction	p. 100
Historical Background	p. 100
Description of the Theory of Synergy Model	p. 102
Use of the Theory in a System	p. 112
Summary	p. 113
Middle Range Theories: Cognitive	p. 115
Self-Efficacy	p. 117
Introduction	p. 118
Historical or Development Background	p. 118
Expanded Definitions of Theoretical Concepts	p. 119
Description of Theory: Major Components and Their Relationships	p. 122
Research Applications	p. 123
Summary	p. 137
Middle Range Theories: Emotional	p. 147
Chronic Sorrow	p. 149
Introduction	p. 150
Historical Background	p. 150
Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow	p. 151
Applications of the Theory	p. 154
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 154
Summary	p. 156
Middle Range Theories: Social	p. 161
Social Support	p. 163
Introduction	p. 164
Historical Background	p. 164
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 164
Description of the Theory of Social Support	p. 167
Applications of the Theory	p. 172
Challenges to Social Support Theory Development and Research	p. 180
Summary	p. 184
Caring	p. 189
Introduction	p. 190
Historical Background	p. 190
Definitions of Theory Concepts	p. 191
Description of the Theory of Caring	p. 193
Applications of the Theory in Research	p. 194
Summary	p. 199
Interpersonal Relations	p. 202
Introduction	p. 203
Historical Background	p. 204
Definitions of Theory Concepts	p. 205
Description of Theory of Interpersonal Relations	p. 206
Summary	p. 228
Middle Range Theories: Integrative	p. 231
Modeling and Role-Modeling	p. 233
Introduction	p. 235
Historical Background	p. 235
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 237
Description of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling	p. 242
Applications of the Theory	p. 245
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 248
Summary	p. 249
Comfort	p. 254
Introduction	p. 255
Historical Background	p. 255
Definitions of Theory Concepts	p. 257
Description of Theory: Major Components and Their Relationships	p. 258
Research Applications for the Theory of Comfort	p. 260
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 264
Summary	p. 270
Health-Related Quality of Life	p. 273
Introduction	p. 274
Historical Background	p. 274
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 275
Description of the Theory of Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life	p. 276
Applications of the Theory	p. 280
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 281
Health-Related Quality of Life as an Outcome Measure in Nursing	p. 284
Summary	p. 285
Health Promotion	p. 290
Introduction	p. 291
Historical Background	p. 291
Pender's Definition of Health	p. 292
Description of the Health Promotion Model	p. 293
Implications of the Model for Clinical Practice	p. 295
Summary	p. 301
Deliberative Nursing Process	p. 304
Introduction	p. 305
Historical Background	p. 305
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 307
Description of the Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process	p. 312
Applications of the Theory	p. 315
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 317
Summary	p. 321
Resilience	p. 326
Introduction	p. 327
Historical Background	p. 328
Definition of Theory Concepts	p. 328
Description of Resilience: The Theory	p. 350
Applications of the Theory	p. 353
Instruments Used in Empirical Testing	p. 356
Summary	p. 358
Critical Analysis Exercises	p. 363
Instruments	p. 393
Index	p. 411
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