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Overview of Theory | |
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Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge | |
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Introduction | |
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Paradigms and Metaparadigm | |
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Philosophy | |
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Conceptual Models | |
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Theory: General Issues | |
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Grand Theory | |
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Middle Range Theory | |
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Practice Theory/Micro Theory/Situation-Specific Theory | |
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Summary | |
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Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Theory Analysis | |
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Theory Evaluation | |
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Selecting a Theory for Nursing Research | |
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Middle Range Theory Evaluation Process | |
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Middle Range Theories: Physiological | |
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Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Unpleasant Symptoms | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Middle Range Theories: Cognitive | |
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Self-Efficacy | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Self-Efficacy | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Description of the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior | |
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Definition of the Theories Concepts | |
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Applications of the Theories | |
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Specific Research Examples | |
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Summary | |
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Middle Range Theories: Emotional | |
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Empathy | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of Olson's Theory of the Empathic Process | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Chronic Sorrow | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Description of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Middle Range Theories: Social | |
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Social Support | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Social Support | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Challenges to Social Support Theory Development and Research | |
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Summary | |
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Interpersonal Relations | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Interpersonal Relations | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Summary | |
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Middle Range Theories: Integrative | |
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Modeling and Role-Modeling | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Comfort | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Comfort | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Health-Related Quality of Life | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Health-Related Quality of Life | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Health Promotion | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Health Promotion | |
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Application of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Deliberative Nursing Process | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theory of Deliberative Nursing Process | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Planned Change | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of the Theories of Planned Change | |
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Applications of the Theories | |
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Summary | |
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Resilience | |
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Introduction | |
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Historical Background | |
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Definition of Theory Concepts | |
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Description of Resilience: The Theory | |
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Applications of the Theory | |
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Instruments Used in Empirical Testing | |
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Summary | |
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Critical Analysis Exercises | |
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Instruments | |
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Index | |