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Application Of Theory To Practice Paper (Individual Paper)This assignment is designed to give students practice at applying middle range theories to an advanced nursing practice area of clinical specialization.1.Select a middle-range theory. Possible middle range theories are listed below; however, choose the theory of your choice.
2.Describe the middle-range theory you have selected. Include Development when, why, by whom, what discipline, revisions (include dates and description of changes); Purpose, Assumptions, Key concepts & Propositions of the Theory; and Congruence with Nursing discipline. For theories from nursing: Interrelation of patient/client, environment, health, nursing. For theories from other disciplines: fit with nursing grand theory idea above.
3.Identify at least one published research studies that have used or tested the theory in areas related to your case study. Evaluate how well the theory functioned in the study.
4.Describe an individual-, family-, or community-level clinical case that is appropriate for application of the middle-range theory you have chosen.
5.Identify nursing assessments and interventions that would be necessary to apply your selected middle-range theory to your particular case study.
6.Use a variety of clinical, research, and theoretical references, and limit Internet references to scientific sources. The paper must be typed and double-spaced, with 1 margins on all sides. It must also conform to APA (2010) format for the title page, abstract, headings, and references. Page limit: 5 pages, excluding the title page. 5 points will be deducted for each page over 5 and 1 point will be deducted for each day the paper is late.
Requirements Weight
Description of the Theory 20%
Appropriateness and evaluation of the research studies 25%
Description of clinical case study 20%
Appropriateness of assessments and interventions 25%
Writing, grammar, spelling, format 10%
Total 100%Possible Middle Range TheoriesLazarus & Folkman Stress & Coping
McCubbins Family Resiliency Model
Fishbeins Theory of Reasoned Action
Ajzens Theory of Planned Behavior
Health Belief Model
Olsons Circumplex Model (Family)
Belskys Parenting Model
Locus of Control
Diffusion of Innovation
Selyes Stress Model
Anderson & Aday Health Care Service Use
Bronfenbrenners Ecological Model
Systems Model
Theory of Learned Resourcefulness
Banduras Self-Efficacy Theory
Family Life Cycle
McCubbin and McCubbin ABCX Theory
Aguilera & Messicks Crisis Intervention Theory
Barnards Child Health Assessment model
Mishels Uncertainty in Illness model
Kolcaba Theory of comfort
Hogans Grief Model
Synergy Model
Penders Health Promotion Model
Mercers Maternal Role Attainment
Swansons Theory of Caring
Wiener & Dodds Theory of Illness Trajectory
Lenz & Pugh Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms
Jean Johnsons Sensation Theory
Whalls Disruptive Behavior Theory
Roux Theory of Inner Strength in Women
Pollock Health-Related Hardiness
Eakes, Burke, Hainsworth Theory of Chronic
Sorrow