Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing: Pearson New International Edition PDF eBook

For all masters or doctoral courses on nursing theory or related to framework development for practice or research. For beginning graduate students in nursing and related disciplines, this text offers the clearest, most useful introduction to methods of theory development. It places nursing theory development in context, with a rich historical view that traces the field from its from its mid-20th century beginnings through contemporary and emerging issues. Present-day coverage includes both domain- and population-focused theories designed to specifically address the needs of clients served by nurses. Important additions in this edition include short reflections and critical thinking projects, as well as a new chapter on using knowledge development and theory to inform practice. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 1. Theory in Nursing: Past to Present......Page 6 2. Using Knowledge Development and Theory to Inform Practice......Page 44 3. Approaches to Theory Development Used in This Book......Page 62 4. Part: Derivation Strategies......Page 76 5. Concept Derivation......Page 78 6. Statement Derivation......Page 90 7. Theory Derivation......Page 102 8. Part: Synthesis Strategies......Page 114 9. Concept Synthesis......Page 116 10. Statement Synthesis......Page 128 11. Theory Synthesis......Page 150 12. Part: Analysis Strategies......Page 166 13. Concept Analysis......Page 168 14. Statement Analysis......Page 192 15. Theory Analysis......Page 206 16. Part: Perspectives on Theory and Its Credibility......Page 226 17. Concept, Statement, and Theory Testing......Page 228 E......Page 244 P......Page 245 W......Page 246 For beginning graduate students in nursing and related disciplines, this text offers the clearest, most useful introduction to methods of theory development. It places nursing theory development in context, with a rich historical view that traces the field from its from its mid-20th century beginnings through contemporary and emerging issues. Present-day coverage includes both domain- and population-focused theories designed to specifically address the needs of clients served by nurses. Important additions in this edition include short reflections and critical thinking projects, as well as a new chapter on using knowledge development and theory to inform practice -- Publisher's description