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Development of situation-specific theories: an integrative approach
1School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78701, USA. eim@mail.nur.utexas.edu
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|May 28, 2005
Summary
Situation-specific theories, a type of "ready-to-wear" theory, can improve nursing care. This paper proposes an integrative approach for developing these practice theories, enhancing their application and validation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Theory Development
- Healthcare Practice Improvement
Background:
- Situation-specific theories, proposed by Im and Meleis, offer practical frameworks for enhancing nursing care outcomes.
- These theories are distinct from middle-range theories and are often referred to as practice theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose propositions for an integrative approach to developing situation-specific theories.
- To detail the steps involved in this integrative approach for theory development.
Main Methods:
- Describing situation-specific theories and comparing them with middle-range theories.
- Detailing an integrative approach comprising assumption checking, multi-source exploration, theorizing, and validation.
- Suggesting further developments for the integrative approach.
Main Results:
- Situation-specific theories are characterized as practice theories.
- An integrative approach for developing situation-specific theories is outlined, including key steps.
- The importance of reporting, sharing, and validating these theories is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The proposed integrative approach provides a framework for developing robust situation-specific theories.
- Further refinement of this approach can enhance the quality and applicability of nursing practice theories.
- Situation-specific theories hold significant potential for improving nursing care regardless of philosophical underpinnings.
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