Theoretical Basis for Nursing / Edition 5

by Melanie McEwen PhD, RN, Evelyn M. Wills PhD, RN

Overview

Enhance clinical practice with a clear understanding of nursing theory.

Access the essential information you need to understand and apply theory in practice, research, education, and administration/management. The most concise and contemporary nursing theory resource available, Theoretical Basis for Nursing , 5th Edition , clarifies the application of theory and helps you become a more confident, well-rounded nurse. This acclaimed text is extensively researched and easy to read, giving you an engaging, approachable guide to developing, analyzing, and evaluating theory in your nursing career.


• NEW Ethical Theories and Principles chapter familiarizes you with emerging trends in evidence-based, clinically ethical practice.
• NEW higher education boxes outline important connections with AACN’s “Essentials of Master’s Education” and “Essentials of Doctoral Education” to help you advance your nursing career prospects through additional education.
• Link to Practice boxes provide concrete examples of how theory guides nursing practice.
• Case Studies help you apply specific content to common scenarios encountered in everyday practice.
• Learning Activities test your understanding of key concepts.
• Chapter Summaries and Key Points recap important chapter content at a glance.
• Online Literature Assessment Activity and case studies challenge you to think critically about textbook content.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496351203
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	02/20/2018
Edition description:	Fifth, North American Edition
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Unit I Introduction to Theory 1

1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing Melanie McEwen 2

Nursing as a Profession 2

Nursing as an Academic Discipline 3

Introduction to Science and Philosophy 5

Science and. Philosophical Schools of Thought 7

Nursing Philosophy, Nursing Science, and Philosophy of Science in Nursing 12

Knowledge Development and Nursing Science 12

Research Methodology and Nursing Science 16

2 Overview of Theory in Nursing Melanie McEwen 23

Overview of Theory 24

The Importance of Theory in Nursing 25

Terminology of Theory 26

Historical Overview: Theory Development in Nursing 26

Classification of Theories in Nursing 34

Issues in Theory Development in Nursing 40

3 Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms Evelyn M. Wills Melanie McEwen 49

The Concept of "Concept" 50

Concept Analysis/Concept Development 55

Strategies for Concept Analysis and Concept Development 57

4 Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing Melanie McEwen 72

Overview of Theory Development 73

Categorizations of Theory 73

Components of a Theory 79

Theory Development 82

5 Theory Analysis and Evaluation Melanie McEwen 94

Definition and Purpose of Theory Evaluation 95

Historical Overview of Theory Analysis and Evaluation 96

Comparisons of Methods 104

Synthesized Method of Theory Evaluation 106

Unit II Nursing Theories 115

6 Overview of Grand Nursing Theories Evelyn M. Wills 116

Categorization of Conceptual Frameworks and Grand Theories 118

Specific Categories of Models and Theories for This Unit 123

Analysis Criteria for Grand Nursing Theories 124

The Purpose of Critiquing Theories 127

7 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs Evelyn M. Wills 131

Florence Nightingale: Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not 132

Virginia Henderson: The Principles and Practice of Nursing 136

Faye G. Abdellah: Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing 139

Dorothea Orem: The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory 142

Dorothy Johnson: The Behavioral System Model 146

Betty Neuman: The Neuman Systems Model 150

8 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process Evelyn M. Wills 159

Barbara Artinian: The Intersystem Model 160

Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, and Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling 165

Imogene King: King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment and Transactional Process 168

Sister Callista Roy: The Roy Adaptation Model 172

Jean Watson: Human Caring Science, A Theory of Nursing 177

9 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process Evelyn M. Wills 187

Martha Rogers: The Science of Unitary and Irreducible Human Beings 188

Margaret Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness 193

Rosemarie Parse: The Humanbecoming Paradigm 198

10 Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories Melanie McEwen 207

Purposes of Middle Range Theory 208

Characteristics of Middle Range Theory 209

Concepts and Relationships for Middle Range Theory 210

Categorizing Middle Range Theory 211

Development of Middle Range Theory 211

Analysis and Evaluation of Middle Range Theory 219

11 Overview of Selected Middle Range Nursing Theories Melanie McEwen 223

High Middle Range Theories 224

Middle Middle Range Theories 235

Low Middle Range Theories 243

12 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory Evelyn M. Wills Melanie McEwen 253

Overview of Evidence-Based Practice 255

Definition and Characteristics of Evidence-Based Practice 256

Concerns Related to Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 256

Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence 258

Promotion of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 258

Theory and Evidence-Based Practice 259

Theoretical Models of Evidence-Based Practice 260

Unit III Shared Theories Used by Nurses 273

13 Theories From the Sociologic Sciences Joan C. Engebretson 274

Systems Theories 275

Social Construction and Interaction Theories 280

Exchange Theories, Conflict and Critical Theories 285

Complexity Science, Chaos Theory and Complex Adaptive Systems 292

14 Theories From the Behavioral Sciences Melanie McEwen Sattaria Smith Dilks 301

Psychodynamic Theories 303

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories 309

Humanistic Theories 312

Stress Theories 315

Social Psychology 318

15 Theories From the Biomedical Sciences Melanie McEwen 331

Theories and Models of Disease Causation 332

Theories and Principles Related to Physiology and Physical Functioning 340

16 Ethical Theories and Principles Cathy L. Rozmus Jeffrey P. Spike 356

Ethics and Philosophy: An Overview 357

Philosophical Theories of Ethics 358

Bioethical Principles 364

Ethical Decision Making 370

17 Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management Melinda Granger Oberleitner 376

Overview of Concepts of Leadership and Management 377

Early Leadership Theories 377

Contemporary Leadership Theories 385

Organizational/Management Theories 387

Motivational Theories 389

Concepts of Power, Empowerment, and Change 390

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Processes 395

Conflict Management 397

Quality Improvement 397

Evidence-Based Practice 404

18 Learning Theories Evelyn M. Wills Melanie McEwen 409

What Is Learning? 410

What Is Teaching? 411

Categorization of Learning Theories 412

Behavioral Learning Theories 412

Cognitive Learning Theories 415

Learning Styles 426

Principles of Learning 427

Application of Learning Theories in Nursing 428

Unit IV Application of Theory in Nursing 433

19 Application of Theory in Nursing Practice Melanie McEwen 434

Relationship Between Theory and Practice 435

Theory-Based Nursing Practice 436

The Theory-Practice Gap 437

Situation-Specific/Practice Theories in Nursing 440

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice 442

20 Application of Theory in Nursing Research Melanie McEwen 452

Historical Overview of Research and Theory in Nursing 453

Relationship Between Research and Theory 454

Types of Theory and Corresponding Research 456

How Theory Is Used in Research 459

Nursing and Non-Nursing Theories in Nursing Research 467

Other Issues in Nursing Theory and Nursing Research 468

21 Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management Melinda Granger Oberleitner 475

Organizational Design 476

Shared Governance 480

Transformational Leadership in Nursing and in Health Care 482

Patient Care Delivery Models 483

Case Management 489

Disease/Chronic Illness Management 490

Quality Management 493

22 Application of Theory in Nursing Education Melanie McEwen Evelyn M. Wills 501

Theoretical Issues in Nursing Curricula 502

Theoretical Issues in Nursing Instruction 509

23 Future issues in Nursing Theory Melanie McEwen 519

Future Issues in Nursing Science 522

Future Issues in Nursing Theory 523

Theoretical Perspectives on Future Issues in Nursing Practice, Research, Administration and Management, and Education 524

Glossary 535

Author Index 545

Subject Index 584

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Diane L Forsyth, PhD, RN (Winona State University)
Description: This is an update of a general overview of theories by and for nurses in practice, education, research, and management. The four units provide an introduction to theoretical components, including concept development and theory analysis methods, then note brief overviews of theories, and end with applications of selected theories. Each chapter includes helpful adjuncts to learning, such as clinical examples cases, and illustrations of more complex theories. An added chapter since the 2014 edition discusses ethical theories and as well as more application of evidence with theories. Not all of the online materials were accessible, and some were difficult to search and download. Student online resources are minimal.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an overview of theories useful for nurses who desire to improve their practice, research, education, and/or management/leadership. This overview is unique for theory books, as it includes information about each theory along with helpful applications. Although not an exhaustive list of theories, grand and middle range theories are discussed with application to practice. Boxes and figures in each chapter help readers understand theory in general as well as specific complex theories.
Audience: The book is more for graduate students, but it has applications and opening case studies for staff nurses in practice, as well as students wondering about application of theory. The introductory unit is most helpful for graduate students, especially Master's and Doctor of Nursing practice, where theory application is predominant. The authors have experience with past editions of this book, while the contributors have minimal chapters.
Features: The book covers the theoretical basis for nursing well. The introductory overview notes the background and history of nursing theory, along with several summary tables. Chapters three through five discuss concept clarification and theory development along with many helpful tables. A variety of methods for both concept and theory analysis — perhaps too many for students — are noted. Units two and three give an overview of grand and middle range theories, with examples of applications. Each depicts the theorist(s), philosophy, major assumptions and concepts, and research completed relevant to that theory. Relevant figures help readers to digest some theories. Unit four offers applications of theories for nursing practice, research, administration, and education. The book is well organized and clearly written. New to this edition are highlights depicting linkage with AACN's masters and doctoral "essentials." New essentials are being planned, making this edition outdated when the new essentials are released.
Assessment: The book is true to its purpose and useful for graduate students or nurses in practice who desire application of theory to their practice. This edition's updates enhance the content and are relevant to practice. Although not all-encompassing of theories, the book provides a useful overview with application to practice.

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