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This study introduces the midparadigm, a new conceptual framework for advancing nursing knowledge beyond the traditional metaparadigm. It offers a structured approach for theory development grounded in shared scientific and practical values.

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  • Nursing Philosophy
  • Knowledge Development
  • Conceptual Frameworks

Background:

  • The nursing metaparadigm, while foundational, may limit nuanced theory development.
  • A need exists for conceptual structures that bridge abstract principles with practice-relevant contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the concept of the midparadigm.
  • To establish the philosophical rationale for the midparadigm.
  • To present an exemplar of a midparadigm in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and philosophical argumentation.
  • Definition and explication of the midparadigm construct.
  • Presentation of a doctoral student-developed "prismatic midparadigm" as an exemplar.

Main Results:

  • The midparadigm is proposed as a conceptual structure of intermediate abstraction.
  • It organizes concepts reflecting shared values for theory development within practice contexts.
  • An exemplar, the "prismatic midparadigm of nursing," is presented.

Conclusions:

  • The midparadigm offers a novel approach to enhance nursing knowledge development.
  • It facilitates theory building that is both scientifically rigorous and practically relevant.
  • The midparadigm represents a valuable conceptual innovation for the discipline of nursing.