17 Jun HOW DOES MIDDLE RANGE THEORY ILLUMINATE CONCEPTS IN HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY?
Applying Middle Range Theories to Practice
Last week you began exploring literature in support of specific practice problem. One step in the analysis of literature is examining the theoretical framework that guided the study. Middle range theories are frequently used to guide nursing research and it is likely that some of the articles you reviewed used a middle range theory. This week you will examine how middle range theories bring to light concepts in health care and the DNP-prepared nurses role in developing and refining middle range theories for advancing nursing science and improving practice.
To prepare:
By Tuesday 7/11/17 post 550 words essay in APA format with 3 references from the list below that include the level one headings as numbered below:
posta cohesive response that addresses the following:
1) How does middle range theory illuminate concepts in health and health care delivery?
2) What do you see as your particular role in developing (or evaluating) middle range theories?
3) Why might that be important to advancing nursing science and improving clinical practice?
Required Readings
McEwin M. & Wills E.M. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing. (4th ed.). Philadelphia PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Chapter 10 begins the exploration of middle range theories and discusses their development refinement and use in research.
Chapter 11 continues the examination of middle range theories and provides an in depth examination of a select set of theories.
Gray J.R. Grove S.K. & Sutherland S. (2017). Burns and Groves the practice of nursing research: Appraisal synthesis and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis MO: Saunders Elsevier.
Chapter 6 guides nurses through the process of identifying research objectives developing research questions and creating research hypotheses.
Fawcett J. & Garity J. (2009). Chapter 6: Evaluation of middle-range theories. Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Nursing. Philadelphia Pennsylvania: F. A. Davis.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This book chapter evaluates the use and significance of middle-range theories in nursing research and clinical practice.
DeSanto-Madeya S. & Fawcett J. (2009). Toward Understanding and Measuring Adaptation Level in the Context of the Roy Adaptation Model. Nursing Science Quarterly 22(4) 355359.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article describes how the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) is used to guide nursing practice research and education in many different countries.
Jacelon C. Furman E. Rea A. Macdonald B. & Donoghue L. (2011). Creating a professional practice model for postacute care: Adapting the Chronic Care Model for long-term care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 37(3) 5360.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article addresses the need to redesign health care delivery to better meet the needs of individuals with chronic illness and health problems.
Murrock C. J. & Higgins P. A. (2009). The theory of music mood and movement to improve health outcomes. Journal of Advanced Nursing 65 (10) 22492257. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05108.x
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
This article discusses the development of a middle-range nursing theory on the effects of music on physical activity and improved health outcomes.
Optional Resources
McCurry M. Revell S. & Roy S. (2010). Knowledge for the good of the individual and society: Linking philosophy disciplinary goals theory and practice. Nursing Philosophy 11(1) 4252.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
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