This groundbreaking text is the most complete and detailed book devoted to middle-range theories and their applications in clinical nursing research. The book thoroughly explains the process of selecting an appropriate theory for a particular nursing research study and sets forth criteria for critiquing theories. Each chapter includes examples of research using middle-range theories, definitions of key terms, analysis exercises, reference lists, and relevant Websites. Instruments are presented in appendices. New features of this edition include analysis questions for all theories; new chapters on learning theory and physiologic middle-range theories; Part introductions to frame the selection process for each middle-range theory chosen; and a glossary of terms.
Middle-Range Theories: Application to Nursing Research
Brand: Industrial Press, Inc.
$17.98 - $22.48
- UPC:
- 9780781785624
- Maximum Purchase:
- 3 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 2008-03-10
- Author:
- Sandra J. Peterson PhD RN;Timothy S. Bredow PhD RN NP-C
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- Second