Theoretical Basis for Nursing 3rd edition by Melanie McEwen 9781605473239 1605473235

Unit I: Introduction to Theory

1. Philosophy, Science, and Nursing

Nursing as a Profession

Nursing as an Academic Discipline

Introduction to Science and Philosophy

Science and Philosophical Schools of Thought

Nursing Philosophy, Nursing Science, and Philosophy of Science in Nursing

Knowledge Development and Nursing Science

Research Methodology and Nursing Science

2.Overview of Theory in Nursing

Introduction

Overview of Theory

The Importance of Theory in Nursing

Terminology of Theory

Historical Overview: Theory Development in Nursing

Classification of Theories in Nursing

Issues in Theory Development in Nursing

3. Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms

Introduction

The Concept of “Concept”

Concept Analysis/Concept Development

Strategies for Concept Analysis and Concept Development

4. Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing

Introduction

Overview of Theory Development

Categorizations of Theory

Components of a Theory

Theory Development

5. Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Introduction

Definition and Purpose of Theory Evaluation

Historical Overview of Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Comparisons of Methods

Synthesized Method of Theory Evaluation

Unit II: Nursing Theories

6. Overview of Grand Nursing Theories

Introduction

Categorization of Conceptual Frameworks and Grand Theories

Specific Categories of Models and Theories for This Unit

Analysis Criteria for Grand Nursing Theories

The Purpose of Critiquing Theories

7. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs

Introduction

Florence Nightingale: Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not

Virginia Henderson: The Principles and Practice of Nursing

Faye G. Abdellah: Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing

Dorothea Orem: The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory

Dorothy Johnson: The Behavioral System Model

Betty Neuman: The Neuman Systems Model

8. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process

Introduction

Barbara Artinian: The Intersystem Model

Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, and Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling

Imogene King: King’s Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment and Transactional Process

Sister Callista Roy: The Roy Adaptation Model

Jean Watson: Human Caring Science, a Theory of Nursing

9. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process

Introduction

Martha Rogers: The Science of Unitary and Irreducible Human Beings

Margaret Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness

Rosemarie Parse: The Humanbecoming Paradigm

10. Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories

Introduction

Purposes of Middle-Range Theory

Characteristics of Middle-Range Theory

Concepts and Relationships for Middle-Range Theory

Categorizing Middle-Range Theory

Development of Middle-Range Theory

Analysis and Evaluation of Middle-Range Theory

11. Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories

Introduction

High Middle-Range Theories

Middle Middle-Range Theories

Low Middle-Range Theories

12. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Introduction

Overview of EBP

Definition and Characteristics of EBP

Concerns Related to EBP in Nursing

EBP and Practice-Based Evidence

Promotion of EBP in Nursing

Theory and EBP

Theoretical Models of EBP

Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses

13. Theories From the Sociologic Sciences

Introduction

Systems Theories

Social Construction and Interaction Theories

Exchange Theories and Conflict Critical Theories

Complexity Science, Chaos Theory, and CAS

14. Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Introduction

Psychodynamic Theories

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories

Humanistic Theories

Stress Theories

Social Psychology

15. Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Introduction

Theories and Models of Disease Causation

Theories and Principles Related to Physiology and Physical Functioning

16. Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management

Introduction

Overview of Concepts of Leadership and Management

Early Leadership Theories

Contemporary Leadership Theories

Organizational/Management Theories

Motivational Theories

Concepts of Power, Empowerment, and Change

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Quality Improvement

Evidence-Based Practice

17. Learning Theories

Introduction

What Is Learning?

What Is Teaching?

Categorization of Learning Theories

Behavioral Learning Theories

Cognitive Learning Theories

Learning Styles

Principles of Learning

Application of Learning Theories in Nursing

18. Ethical Theories and Principles

Introduction

Ethics and Philosophy: An Overview

Philosophical Theories of Ethics

Bioethical Principles

Ethical Decision-Making

Unit IV: Application of Theory in Nursing

19. Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Introduction

Relationship Between Theory and Practice

Theory-Based Nursing Practice

The Theory–Practice Gap

Situation-Specific/Practice Theories in Nursing

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

20. Application of Theory in Nursing Research

Introduction

Historical Overview of Research and Theory in Nursing

Relationship Between Research and Theory

Types of Theory and Corresponding Research

How Theory Is Used in Research

Nursing and Non-Nursing Theories in Nursing Research

Other Issues in Nursing Theory and Nursing Research

21. Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management

Introduction

Organizational Design

Shared/Professional Governance

Transformational Leadership in Nursing and in Health Care

Patient Care Delivery Models

Case Management

Disease/Chronic Illness Management

Quality Management

22. Application of Theory in Nursing Education

Introduction

Theoretical Issues in Nursing Curricula

Theoretical Issues in Nursing Instruction

23. Future Issues in Nursing Theory

Introduction

Future Issues in Nursing Science

Future Issues in Nursing Theory

Theoretical Perspectives on Future Issues in Nursing Practice, Research, Administration and Management, and Education