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Abstract:
Theory derivation, the use of analogous concepts from other disciplines to derive theory about a particular phenomenon, has been described as an effective strategy for building nursing theory, especially where existing theory bases are limited. This article provides a detailed, step-by-step description of how the theory derivation process was used to develop a theory of smoking relapse from an analogous theory of recovery after alcohol abuse. Empirical testing revealed partial support for the derived theory. Advantages and limitations of theory derivation as a strategy for constructing nursing theory are described.
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