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A I Meleis1, L M Sawyer, E O Im

  • 1Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, USA.

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|September 2, 2000
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Understanding health transitions is crucial as individuals in transition are more vulnerable. This study refines the nursing theory of transitions, identifying key components and conditions to improve patient care and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Health Transitions Research

Background:

  • Individuals undergoing health and illness changes experience transitions, increasing vulnerability to health risks.
  • Understanding the transition process is vital for identifying and mitigating these risks.
  • Transition is a core nursing concept, previously analyzed with identified components and a framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend and refine the conceptual analysis of transitions in nursing.
  • To develop an integrative, middle-range theory of transitions based on empirical research.
  • To provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing patient transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Integrative approach to theory development.
  • Analysis of results from five diverse research studies on transitions.

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  • Conceptual analysis extended and refined through empirical data.

    • Main Results:

    • An emerging middle-range theory of transitions was developed.
    • The theory includes types and patterns of transitions, experience properties, and facilitating/inhibiting conditions.
    • Process and outcome indicators, along with nursing therapeutics, are key components of the theory.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed theory offers a structured understanding of health transitions.
    • Further exploration of the diversity, complexity, and multidimensionality of transitions is recommended.
    • Findings should inform future nursing research and practice related to patient transitions.