Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing (4th Edition)
Author Information
Lorraine Olszewski Walker, Kay Coalson AvantProduct Details
ISBN: 9780131191266Publish Date: 07/02/2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of pages: 227
Description
This book details the advances that have been made in theory development and demonstrate the continued relevance of theory to nursing practice. Chapters discuss concepts, statement, and theory development with recently published examples of theory strategies, emphasizing concept analytical work. Introductory chapters clarify the relevance of theory to nursing practice, while concluding chapters contain a greater emphasis on how theories can be tested for validity and utility in practice. Features include: Recent theory development work being done by nurses; Emergent philosophical views that reflect increased diversity; and International nursing theory development. Nursing Professionals.