Theoretical Basis for Nursing

by McEwen, Melanie; Wills, Evelyn M.

• ISBN13: 9780781726641
• ISBN10: 0781726646
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-15
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This new introductory theory book addresses the underlying information needed to understand theory and apply it to practice. Based on the author's extensive survey of current Master's Degree programs, the text is designed to fully meet the needs of students. Content includes the history of the development of nursing science and theory; and introduction to the analysis and evaluation of a theory; concept and theory development; application of middle range and practice theories; and an overview of the grand nursing theories. special features includes chapter opening case studies and learning activities.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Introduction to Theory	1	(108)
Philosophy, Science, and Nursing	3	(20)
Melanie McEwen
Nursing as a Profession	3	(1)
Nursing as an Academic Discipline	4	(1)
Introduction to Science and Philosophy	5	(3)
Science and Philosophical Schools of Thought	8	(3)
Nursing Philosophy, Nursing Science, and Philosophy of Science in Nursing	11	(1)
Knowledge Development and Nursing Science	12	(4)
Research Methodology and Nursing Science	16	(3)
Summary	19	(4)
Overview of Theory in Nursing	23	(25)
Melanie McEwen
Overview of Theory	25	(1)
The Importance of Theory in Nursing	25	(1)
Terminology of Theory	26	(1)
Historical Overview: Theory Development in Nursing	26	(10)
Classification of Theories in Nursing	36	(3)
Issues in Theory Development in Nursing	39	(6)
Summary	45	(3)
Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms	48	(21)
Evelyn Wills
Melanie McEwen
The Concept of ``Concept''	50	(3)
Concept Analysis/Concept Development	53	(3)
Strategies for Concept Analysis and Concept Development	56	(9)
Summary	65	(4)
Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing	69	(22)
Melanie McEwen
Overview of Theory Development	70	(1)
Categorizations of Theory	70	(5)
Components of a Theory	75	(5)
Theory Development	80	(6)
Summary	86	(5)
Theory Analysis and Evaluation	91	(18)
Melanie McEwen
Definition and Purpose of Theory Evaluation	92	(1)
Historical Overview of Theory Analysis and Evaluation	93	(9)
Comparison of Methods	102	(1)
Synthesized Method of Theory Evaluation	103	(1)
Summary	103	(6)
UNIT II Nursing Theories	109	(118)
Overview of Grand Nursing Theories	111	(14)
Evelyn Wills
Categorization of Grand Theories	113	(5)
Specific Categories for Theories in This Unit	118	(1)
Analysis Criteria for Grand Nursing Theories	118	(4)
The Purpose of Critiquing Theories	122	(1)
Summary	123	(2)
Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs	125	(27)
Evelyn Wills
Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not	126	(4)
Florence Nightingale
Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing	130	(3)
Faye G. Abdellah
The Principles and Practice of Nursing	133	(3)
Virginia Henderson
The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory	136	(4)
Dorothea E. Orem
The Behavioral System Model	140	(4)
Dorothy Johnson
The Neuman Systems Model	144	(5)
Betty Neuman
Summary	149	(3)
Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process	152	(30)
Evelyn Wills
The Intersystem Model	153	(4)
Barbara M. Artinian
Margaret M. Conger
Modeling and Role-Modeling, a Paradigm and Theory for Nursing	157	(5)
Helen C. Erickson
Evelyn M. Tomlin
Mary Ann P. Swain
King's Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment	162	(3)
Imogene King
The Conservation Model	165	(4)
Myra Estrin Levine
The Roy Adaptation Model	169	(4)
Sister Callista Roy
Nursing: Human Science and Human Caring: A Theory of Nursing	173	(4)
Jean Watson
Summary	177	(5)
Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process	182	(20)
Evelyn Wills
The Science of Unitary and Irreducible Human Beings	183	(5)
Martha Rogers
Health as Expanding Consciousness	188	(4)
Margaret Newman
The Theory of Human Becoming	192	(5)
Rosemarie Parse
Summary	197	(5)
Middle-Range Nursing Theories	202	(25)
Melanie McEwen
Purposes of Middle-Range Theory	204	(1)
Characteristics of Middle-Range Theory	205	(1)
Concepts and Relationships for Middle-Range Theory	205	(1)
Categorizing Middle-Range Theory	206	(1)
Development of Middle-Range Theory	207	(1)
Analysis and Evaluation of Middle-Range Theory	207	(1)
Overview of Selected Middle-Range Theories	208	(13)
Summary	221	(6)
UNIT III Borrowed Theories Used by Nurses	227	(118)
Theories From the Sociologic Sciences	229	(21)
Grace M. Bielkiewicz
Exchange Theories	230	(6)
Interactionist Frameworks	236	(5)
Conflict Theories	241	(5)
Summary	246	(4)
Theories From the Behavioral Sciences	250	(22)
Martha Kuhns
Psychodynamic Theories	252	(7)
Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories	259	(2)
Humanistic Theories	261	(4)
Stress Theories	265	(3)
Summary	268	(4)
Theories From the Biomedical Sciences	272	(25)
Leslie Hussey
Theories and Models of Disease Causation	274	(7)
Theories and Principles Related to Physiology and Physical Functioning	281	(12)
Summary	293	(4)
Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Administration and Management	297	(24)
Melinda Oberleitner
Overview of Concepts of Leadership and Management	298	(1)
Early Leadership Theories	299	(5)
Contemporary Leadership Theories	304	(2)
Organizational/Management Theories	306	(1)
Motivational Theories	307	(2)
Concepts of Power, Empowerment, and Change	309	(3)
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Processes	312	(1)
Conflict Management	313	(1)
Quality Control and Quality Improvement	314	(4)
Summary	318	(3)
Learning Theories	321	(24)
Dorothy Knox
Categorization of Learning Theories	323	(1)
Learning Theories Based on a Mechanistic Model	323	(3)
Learning Theories Based on an Organismic Model	326	(11)
Summary of Learning Theories	337	(1)
Transpersonal Psychology	338	(1)
New Technologies and Learning Theory	338	(1)
Client Education in Nursing	339	(1)
Learning Styles	340	(1)
Principles of Learning	340	(1)
Summary	341	(4)
UNIT IV Application of Theory in Nursing	345	(104)
Application of Theory in Nursing Practice	347	(21)
Melanie McEwen
Relationship Between Theory and Practice	349	(1)
Theory-Based Nursing Practice	350	(1)
The Theory--Practice Gap	351	(2)
Practice Theories in Nursing	353	(2)
Evidence-Based Practice	355	(3)
Application of Theory in Nursing Practice	358	(6)
Summary	364	(4)
Application of Theory in Nursing Research	368	(22)
Melanie McEwen
Historical Overview of Research and Theory in Nursing	369	(1)
Relationship Between Research and Theory	370	(2)
Types of Theory and Corresponding Research	372	(3)
How Theory Is Used in Research	375	(7)
Nursing and Nonnursing Theories in Nursing Research	382	(2)
Other Issues in Nursing Theory and Nursing Research	384	(2)
Summary	386	(4)
Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management	390	(25)
Melinda Oberleitner
Organizational Design	391	(4)
Shared Governance	395	(1)
Transformational Leadership in Nursing and in Health Care	396	(1)
Patient Care Delivery Models	397	(5)
Case Management	402	(3)
Disease/Chronic Illness Management	405	(3)
Quality Management	408	(3)
Summary	411	(4)
Application of Theory in Nursing Education	415	(19)
Melanie McEwen
Theoretical Issues in Nursing Curricula	417	(8)
Theoretical Issues in Nursing Instruction	425	(5)
Summary	430	(4)
Future Issues in Nursing Theory	434	(15)
Melanie McEwen
Future Issues in Nursing Science	437	(1)
Future Issues in Nursing Theory	438	(1)
Theoretical Perspectives on Future Issues in Nursing Practice, Research, Administration and Management, and Education	439	(6)
Summary	445	(4)
Index	449