Theoretical Framework
Examples of theories Environment Theory (Nightingale) Need Theory (Henderson) Self-care Theory (Orem) Unitary Human Beings (Rogers)
Grand Nursing Theory
Frequently tested in research
Grand Nursing Theory
Most abstract type of nursing theory
Grand Nursing Theory
Used to describe nursing as a whole
Grand Nursing Theory
Usually include person, health, and environment
Grand Nursing Theory
Critiquing Theoretical Frameworks
How well is the Theoretical Framework explained? How well did the authors link the Theoretical Framework to the study? How well are the concepts defined and related to one another?
Describe an aspect of nursing
Middle Range Theory
Examples of theories Behavioral Systems of Nursing (Roose Auger) Parent-Child interaction model (Barnard) Acute Pain Management - Adults (Good) The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (Lenz & Pugh)
Middle Range Theory
Used most commonly as basis for research
Middle Range Theory
Symbolic representation of a theory
Model
Ex: Tool asking for frequency of actions indicating love
Operational Definition
Measurable way to assess if a construct is present
Operational Definition
Example: Because there is gravity, if you step off of something, you will drop
Proposition
Indicates relationship between/among concepts
Proposition
Also referred to as micro-range, practice, and/or perspective
Situation Specific Theory
Examples of theories Theory of Heart Failure Self-Care (Riegel) Crisis Emergencies for Individuals With Severe, Persistent Mental Illnesses (Brennaman) Theory of migration transition for migrant farmworker women (Clingerman) Theory of Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity (Im, Stuifbergen , & Walker)
Situation Specific Theory
Theory that is Usually developed from a research study
Situation Specific Theory
Theory that is narrow in scope
Situation Specific Theory
An attempt to describe, explain, or predict phenomena
Theory
They address the hows, whats, whys, and whens
Theory
Example, law of gravity
Assumption
Principle accepted as true based on logic
Assumption
Three uses of nursing theories in research
Being tested (deductive) Basis for research As a result of research (inductive)
Words that act as building blocks Range from universally understood to abstract
Concept
Dictionary type of definition; not measurable Love - Deep affection
Conceptual Definition
Can be used to give the basis for why a certain method was used, a sample was chosen, etc.
Conceptual Framework/Theoretical Framework
Utilizing a model or theory as a basis for performing a study
Conceptual Framework/Theoretical Framework
The kind of concept that is abstract and complex The meaning is not easily agreed upon Can not be directly observed Ex: Love, Hope
Construct
