Title Middle range theory for nursing / Mary Jane Smith and Patricia R. Liehr, editors

Edition Second edition Published New York : Springer, [2008] ©2008

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Description xxi, 328 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Contents 1. Disciplinary perspectives linked to middle range theory / Marlaine C. Smith -- 2. Understanding middle range theory by moving up and down the ladder of abstraction / Mary Jane Smith and Patricia R. Liehr -- 3. Building structures for research / Patricia R. Liehr and Mary Jane Smith -- 4. Theories of uncertainty in illness / Merle H. Mishel and Margaret F. Clayton -- 5. Theory of meaning / Patricia L. Starck -- 6. Theory of self-transcendence / Pamela G. Reed -- 7. Theory of community empowerment / Cynthia Armstrong Persily and Eugenie Hildebrandt -- 8. Theory of symptom management / Janice Humphreys ... [et al.] -- 9. Theory of unpleasant symptoms / Elizabeth R. Lenz and Linda C. Pugh -- 10. Theory of self-efficacy / Barbara Resnick -- 11. Story theory / Patricia R. Liehr and Mary Jane Smith -- 12. Theory of family stress and adaptation / Geri LoBiondo-Wood -- 13. Theory of cultural marginality / Heeseung Choi -- 14. Theory of caregiving dynamics / Loretta A. Williams -- 15. Theory of moral reckoning / Alvita Nathaniel -- 16. Evaluation of middle range theories for the discipline of nursing / Marlaine C. Smith Summary "Middle range theories integrate nursing research and practice, providing tools grounded in solid evidence. Responding to current developments is key and thus this second edition includes four new theories that have undergone development through scholarly critique, application, and testing in real-world situations."--BOOK JACKET Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Nursing -- Research. Nursing -- Philosophy. Nursing models. Information science. Delivery of Health Care. Biomedical Research. Health Occupations. Research. Comprehensive Health Care. Science. Disciplines and Occupations Patient Care Management. Health Services Administration. Natural Science Disciplines. Nursing Research. Nursing Theory. Nursing. Nursing Process. Nursing Theory. Nursing Research. Genre/Form Computer network resources Author Smith, Mary Jane, 1938- Liehr, Patricia R. LC no. 2008000940 ISBN 9780826119162 alkaline paper

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