Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in nursing theory. The clearest, most useful introduction to theory development methods Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing provides a straightforward, logically organized resource on theory development, from a nursing perspective. It places theory development in the context of both a rich history tracing back to the mid-¿20th century and of contemporary and emerging issues. Present¿-day coverage includes population- and domain-specific theories addressing the needs of diverse clients. Reflecting vast changes in nursing practice, the 7th edition covers advances both in theory development and in strategies for concept, statement, and theory development. It also builds further connections between nursing theory and evidence-based practice.

Table of Contents:
Brief Table of Contents PART 1: OVERVIEW OF THEORY AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT Theory in Nursing: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? Using Knowledge Development and Theory to Inform Practice Approaches to Theory Development PART 2: DERIVATION STRATEGIES Concept Derivation Statement Derivation Theory Derivation PART 3: SYNTHESIS STRATEGIES Concept Synthesis Statement Synthesis Theory Synthesis PART 4: ANALYSIS STRATEGIES Concept Analysis Statement Analysis Theory Analysis PART 5: PERSPECTIVES ON THEORY AND ITS CREDIBILITY Assessing the Credibility and Scope of Nursing Knowledge Development: Concepts, Statements, and Theories Detailed Table of Contents PART 1: OVERVIEW OF THEORY AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT Theory in Nursing: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? Theory Development in Nursing: A Beginner’s Guide A Historical Glimpse at Theory in Nursing as a Profession Evolution of Theory Development: Metatheory to Practice Theory Population- and Domain-Focused Theories and Models Global Nursing Theory Development Issues and Efforts Summary References Additional Readings Using Knowledge Development and Theory to Inform Practice Introduction Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence Nursing Informatics Nursing Practice Research and Theory Development Summary Practice Exercise References Additional Readings Approaches to Theory Development Introduction Elements of Theory Building Interrelatedness of Elements Approaches to Theory Building Strategy Selection Interrelatedness of Strategies Summary References Additional Readings PART 2: DERIVATION STRATEGIES Concept Derivation Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Concept Derivation Application of Concept Derivation to Nursing Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Concept Derivation Summary Practice Exercise References Statement Derivation Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Statement Derivation Application of Statement Derivation to Nursing Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Statement Derivation Summary Practice Exercises References Additional Readings Theory Derivation Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Theory Derivation Examples of Theory Derivation Application of Theory Derivation to Nursing Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Theory Derivation Summary Practice Exercises References Additional Readings PART 3: SYNTHESIS STRATEGIES Concept Synthesis Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Approaches to Concept Synthesis Procedures for Concept Synthesis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Concept Synthesis Summary Practice Exercises References Additional Readings Statement Synthesis Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Statement Synthesis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Statement Synthesis Summary Practice Exercise Self-Assessment Test of Introductory Statistics References Additional Readings Theory Synthesis Definition and Description Example of the Use of Theory Synthesis Process Purpose and Uses Procedures for Theory Synthesis Illustrations of Theory Synthesis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Theory Synthesis Theory Synthesis and Integrative Models and Theories Summary Practice Exercises References Additional Readings PART 4: ANALYSIS STRATEGIES Concept Analysis Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Concept Analysis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Concept Analysis Response to Criticism of this Method Summary Additional Example and Practice Exercise Practice Exercise References Additional Readings Statement Analysis Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Steps in Statement Analysis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Statement Analysis Summary Practice Exercises References Additional Readings Theory Analysis Definition and Description Purpose and Uses Procedures for Theory Analysis Advantages and Limitations Utilizing the Results of Theory Analysis Summary Practice Exercise 1 Practice Exercise 2 References Additional Readings PART 5: PERSPECTIVES ON THEORY AND ITS CREDIBILITY Assessing the Credibility and Scope of Nursing Knowledge Development: Concepts, Statements, and Theories A Glance at Concept, Statement, and Theory Testing Concept Testing Statement Testing Theory Testing The Scope of, and Central Concerns, in Nursing Knowledge Closing Commentary References Additional Readings

About the Author :
Lorraine O. Walker, RN, EdD, MPH, FAAN, has had a lifelong interest in nursing knowledge development and maternal and infant health. She received a BSN from the University of Dayton, as well as a master’s degree in nursing education with a specialization in maternity nursing, and a doctoral degree in philosophy of education from Indiana University-Bloomington. She also received an MPH degree in maternal-child health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and completed post-doctoral studies in educational psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. She currently holds the Luci B. Johnson Centennial Professorship in Nursing. Her teaching includes global health; quantitative design and analytic methods; and theoretical and philosophical aspects of nursing. Her research focuses on health promotion of childbearing-aged women and infants. Dr. Walker was honored in 2017 by induction into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. Kay C. Avant, PhD, RN, FNI, FAAN, retired as Professor Emeritus in 2016. She has also had a lifelong interest in nursing knowledge development and maternal-infant health. She received her diploma in nursing from Methodist Hospital, Dallas; her BSN from Texas Christian University; her MSN from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; and her PhD from Texas Woman’s University. She completed post-doctoral work in community and school health nursing at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. Her teaching included philosophy of science, theoretical development of nursing, and informatics. Her research interests are primarily in standardized language development, and global health of women and children.