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Middle-range theories and situation-specific theories: Similarities and differences

  • Jacqueline Fawcett

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Abstract

In this chapter, the similarities in and differences between middle-range theories and situation-specific theories are discussed. The derivation of each type of theory is explained, and examples of approaches to development of situation-specific theories guided by conceptual models are given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSituation Specific Theories
Subtitle of host publicationDevelopment, Utilization, and Evaluation in Nursing
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages39-47
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783030632236
ISBN (Print)9783030632229
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 5 2021

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Nursing
  • General Medicine

Keywords

  • Conceptual model
  • Grand theory
  • Middle-range theory
  • Nursing
  • Nursologist
  • Nursology
  • Situation-specific theory
  • Theory

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