Commentary and Book Review of Middle Range Theories: Application to Nursing Research and Practice (5th Edition) by Sandra J. Peterson and Timothy S. Bredow (2020),

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Howard K. Butcher
Keyword(s):  
Current Status ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory

The author in this article provides a review of Peterson and Bredow’s 5th edition of Middle Range Theories: Application to Nursing Research and Practice. The author also shared some concerns and thoughts about the current status of nursing theory and middle-range theory.

Development of the middle-range theory of wound itch

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (20) ◽  
pp. S32-S37
Author(s):  
Julia C Paul
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Conservation Model

The problem of itch occurring with chronic wounds has been recognised, but is often ignored in practice. This paper describes the process of how the ‘theory of wound itch’ was formulated from Levine's conservation model. Concepts and propositions from the conceptual model were used to develop the theory. The theory will provide a basis for nursing research and practice.

Engaging Robots as Nursing Partners in Caring: Nursing as Caring Meets Care-Centered Value-Sensitive Design

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Savina O. Schoenhofer ◽  
Aimee van Wynsberghe ◽  
Anne Boykin
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Theory ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Value Sensitive Design ◽  
Robotic Technology ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Central Value ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Technology Advances

Given global proliferation of healthcare robots in hospital and home settings, guidance for shared nurse–robot practice is essential if nurses are to be influential participants in the design, implementation, and evaluation of this new practice partnership. Van Wyneberghe's Care-Centered, Value-Sensitive Design-approach, grounded in ethical theory and healthcare robotics, was identified as a likely fit with the grand nursing theory of Nursing as Caring. Following analysis of congruence and dissonance, a model for a new middle range theory was developed. The Dance of Living Caring has the potential to maintain caring as nursing's central value as robotic technology advances.

Introduction to Rivera’s Gender Affirming Nursing Care Model: A Middle-Range Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 089801012110467
Author(s):  
Denise Rivera ◽  
Angela Jukkala ◽  
T Rohini
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Implicit And Explicit

Purpose: Currently, standards for transgender care guide surgical, hormonal, cosmetic and psychological care, yet do not include the domain of nursing care and nursing sensitive care outcomes. In response, the purpose of this project was to create a middle-range nursing theory to guide transgender nursing care. Methods: Rivera’s Gender Affirming Nursing Care (GANC) Model was developed using a community informed iterative process, combining and modifying two existing theories. Each theory was evaluated, construct templates were created, modified, and expanded to create the proposed gender transcendent model. Face validity was established through expert and community review. Findings: Concepts identified include: Relationship (Join With), Knowledge (Learn With) and Engagement (Partner With). Action within the model is propelled by drivers, including ongoing learning, ongoing research, ongoing self-assessment, and leadership. The model operates within the recognized domains of nursing, to support gender affirming nursing care. Conclusions: The middle-range theory was tested and found to stimulate gender neutral thinking; however, the model would benefit from additional testing to determine impact on nursing and patient outcomes. The model allows the nurse, through self-reflection and other internal growth mechanisms, to identify personal implicit and explicit bias. It is through these actions and shifting paradigms that nurses develop a personal gender affirming nursing practice.

Nursing in a Complex World

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine Florczak ◽  
Michele Poradzisz ◽  
Susan Hampson
Keyword(s):  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Complex World ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Grand Theory ◽  
Neuman Systems Model ◽  
Systems Model ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Neuman Systems

The authors of this column put forth a call for more grand theory to be used as the basis of nursing research. To that end, complexity theory and the Neuman systems model are reviewed followed by a discussion of the links that occur between them. Then evidence of the increased use of middle-range theory as the foundation of current nursing research is put forth. Finally, there is a discussion about the authors’ conclusion that the complexity of the phenomena of interest for nursing research requires theories to be used as underpinnings that are more abstract and less reductionistic.

Pondering Endlessly About Nursing Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-97
Author(s):  
Edwin-Nikko R. Kabigting
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Range Theory

The author in this article provides a review and introduction to Marlaine C. Smith’s fifth edition of Nursing Theories and Practice. Additionally, the author explores the notions of theory and middle-range theory within the discipline of nursing.

scholarly journals Analisis Teori Nyeri: Keseimbangan Antara Analgesik dan Efek Samping

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Imami Nur Rachmawati
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Practice Theory ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Middle Range Theory ◽  
Grand Theory ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Range Theory

AbstrakTeori dalam keperawatan diklasifikasikan dalam grand theory, middle-range theory, dan low range atau practice theory. Pengetahuan tentang practice theory sangat penting bagi seorang perawat dalam melakukan praktik asuhan keperawatan seharihari. Salah satu practice theory yang dikembangkan pada tahun 2000-an adalah berkaitan dengan manajemen nyeri. Artikel ini memberikan gambaran analisis teori nyeri: keseimbangan antara analgesik dan efek samping berdasarkan langkah-langkah yang telah dirumuskan Walker dan Avant sehingga dapat disimpulkan kelebihan dan kekurangan teori tersebut. AbstractTheories in nursing are classified into grand theory, middle-range theory, and low range or practice theory. In the daily practice, it is important for a nurse to understand and apply nursing theory. One of the practice theory introduced in 2000-s is related to pain management. The aim of this article is to describe an analysis of pain management theory: a balance between analgesic and side effects based on Walker and Avant’s method.

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