Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing

Name: Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
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ISBN: 9780131191266

ISBN-10: 0131191268

ISBN-13: 9780131191266

Edition: 4th 2005

Authors: Lorraine Olszewski Walker, Kay Coalson Avant

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This book details the advances that have been made in theory development and demonstrate the continued relevance of theory to nursing practice. Chapters discuss concepts, statement, and theory development with recently published examples of theory strategies, emphasizing concept analytical work. Introductory chapters clarify the relevance of theory to nursing practice, while concluding chapters contain a greater emphasis on how theories can be tested for validity and utility in practice. Features include: Recent theory development work being done by nurses; Emergent philosophical views that reflect increased diversity; and International nursing theory development. Nursing Professionals.

Book details

List price: $63.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/22/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 227
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Preface



Overview of Theory Development in Nursing



Theory Development in Context



Introduction to Elements, Approaches, and Strategies of Theory Development



Concept Development



Concept Synthesis



Concept Derivation



Concept Analysis



Statement Development



Statement Synthesis



Statement Derivation



Statement Analysis



Theory Development



Theory Synthesis



Theory Derivation



Theory Analysis



Perspectives on Nursing Theory



Concept, Statement, and Theory Testing



Frontiers of Nursing Theory and Knowledge Development


Index