Situation-Specific Theories From the Middle-Range Transitions Theory

• Autores: Eun-Ok Im
• Localización: Advances in Nursing Science, ISSN 0161-9268, Vol. 37, Nº. 1, 2014, págs. 19-31
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The purpose of this article was to analyze the theory development process of the situation-specific theories that were derived from the middle-range transitions theory. This analysis aims to provide directions for future development of situation-specific theories. First, transitions theory is concisely described with its history, goal, and major concepts. Then, the approach that was used to retrieve the situation-specific theories derived from transitions theory is described. Next, an analysis of 6 situation-specific theories is presented. Finally, 4 themes reflecting commonalities and variances in the theory development process are discussed with implications for future theoretical development.