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Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing by Lorraine Olszewski Walker

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Book Title
Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
Topic
Design & Construction
Narrative Type
Design & Construction
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ISBN
9780132156882

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0132156881
ISBN-13
9780132156882
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103119062

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
Language
English
Subject
Nursing / Social, Ethical & Legal Issues, Nursing / Research & Theory, Nursing / General
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Author
Kay Avant, Lorraine Walker
Subject Area
Medical
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
5
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2010-022348
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
610.7301
Table Of Content
PART I. Overview of Theory & Theory Development 1. Theory in Nursing: Past to Present 2. Using Knowledge Development and Theory to Inform Practice 3. Approaches to Theory Development Used in This Book PART II. Derivation Strategies 4. Concept Derivation 5. Statement Derivation 6. Theory Derivation PART III. Synthesis Strategies 7. Concept Synthesis 8. Statement Synthesis 9. Theory Synthesis PART IV. Analysis Strategies 10. Concept Analysis 11. Statement Analysis 12. Theory Analysis PART V. Perspectives on Theory and Its Credibility 13. Concept, Statement, and Theory Testing
Synopsis
Completely updated in a new 5th edition, 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; International nursing theory development. Updated material through-out Preliminary Notes that engage the reader with a personal voice. MARKET: Nursing Professionals., Completely updated in a new 5th edition, 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; International nursing theory development. Updated material through-out Preliminary Notes that engage the reader with a personal voice., 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.
LC Classification Number
RT84.5.W34 2010

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