St Thomas University Science Discussion

Goal:

Analyze and evaluate a middle range theory.  You will select a middle range theory and identify application of nursing theories into clinical practice.

Content Requirements:

Components of the theoryDiscuss the major concepts of the theoryPhilosophical basis or worldview change, advancing healthStructural aspects of the theoryDiscuss the framework of the theory.Identify an area of your practice where this theory could be applicableWhat question does the theory help to answer?Describe the area of interest in relationship to the theory/theoretical model.Is it appropriate for the practice setting and is it applicable?Discuss the strength and weakness of the theory. If there is weakness, discuss what makes it difficult to be used in practice.Use of theory in clinical practice.Performing a literature review is essential to completing this section. If there is no literature available about the application of this theory in practice, address reason(s) why based on your findings.Evaluation of theoryIs this theory used to understand and apply into practice?What difficulties did you encounter or would anticipate encountering in using this theory?What would make this theory more usable or applicable to practice? Interdisciplinary Philosophies, Theories, and
The Research Process Part 2: Interdisciplinary
Philosophies
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you
respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
Read
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Butts and Rich (2015)
o Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12
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Gray, Grove, and Sutherland (2018)
o Chapters 14-15
Watch
None.
Online Materials & Resources
Visit the CINAHL Complete under the A-to-Z Databases on the University
Library’s website and locate/read the articles below:
1. WANLESS, S. (2017). APPLYING THEORIES OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND
CHANGE TO MOVING AND HANDLING PRACTICE. International Journal of Safe
Patient Handling & Mobility (SPHM), 7(3), 105-109.
2. Ingham-Broomfield, R. (. (2016). A nurses’ guide to mixed methods research.
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 33(4), 46-52
3. Kandola, D., Banner, D., O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., & Jassal, D. (2014). Sampling
Methods in Cardiovascular Nursing Research: An Overview. Canadian Journal of
Cardiovascular Nursing, 24(3), 15-18.