Nursing Theories and Middle-Range Theories. 2. Empiric Versus Aesthetic Critical Appraisal.
Order Description
1. Nursing Theories and Middle-Range Theories.
Considering the nursing theory you discussed last week (or a new one if you desire) describe how you would apply that nursing theory as a basis for nursing actions related to your practice change
idea (that you developed in a problem statement and PICOT in weeks 1 and 2. ( I WILL UPLOAD MY WEEK 2 WORK).
Specifically relate theoretical concepts to the elements of your problem statement how does the theory guide your ideas about the problem etiology population intervention and outcomes?
An example would be to explain how Roys adaptation model describes the victim of lateral violence in the work place. How does the model recommend assessing a victims adaptation range and what
modes of assessment (physiologic self concept role and interdependence) would the nurse use to determine how positive coping can take place?
2. Empiric Versus Aesthetic Critical Appraisal
List the elements of empiric and aesthetic critical appraisal tools. Discuss your chosen theory in light of these two points of view consider whether or not you believe it is important to
appraise a theory from both perspectives and state why you think so. Be sure to integrate your understanding of Carpers Ways of Knowing into this discussion. What new understandings do you have
regarding implications of limited or expanded points of view?