Title Statements
- Full title :Strategies for theory construction in nursing / [Lorraine Olszewski] Walker, [Kay Coalson] Avant.
Summary
For beginning graduate students in nursing and related disciplines, this text offers the clearest, most useful introduction to methods of theory development. It places nursing theory development in context, with a rich historical view that traces the field from its from its mid-20th century beginnings through contemporary and emerging issues. Present-day coverage includes both domain- and population-focused theories designed to specifically address the needs of clients served by nurses. Important additions in this edition include short reflections and critical thinking projects, as well as a new chapter on using knowledge development and theory to inform practice -- Publisher's description.
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- Publication Date:©2014
- Edition:Fifth edition, Pearson new international edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Pearson
- Place of Publication:Harlow, Essex, England
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2014
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (ii, 241 pages : : illustrations).
Edition Identifiers
- oclc:on1245824256
- LC Classification:RT84.5
- Dewey Decimal:610.7301
Table of Contents
Theory in nursing : past to present -- Using knowledge development and theory to inform practice -- Approaches to theory development used in this book -- Concept derivation -- Statement derivation -- Theory derivation -- Concept synthesis -- Statement synthesis -- Theory synthesis -- Concept analysis -- Statement analysis -- Theory analysis -- Concept, statement, and theory testing.
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