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Midrange Theory Evaluation to Advance Nursing Knowledge.

Pamela G Reed¹

¹College of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.

Nursing Science Quarterly

|June 28, 2022

Summary

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This article introduces an updated framework for evaluating midrange nursing theories. It incorporates modern philosophy to enhance understanding and explanation of nursing phenomena for practice and knowledge advancement.

Keywords:

evaluation criteria knowledge mechanism midrange theory philosophy of science

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Nursing Science
Philosophy of Science

Background:

Nursing theory evaluation criteria have evolved over 50 years.
Recent philosophical perspectives on scientific theory and knowledge development are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an updated midrange theory evaluation framework for nursing.
To integrate contemporary philosophical viewpoints into theory evaluation.
To foster a theorizing style that deepens the understanding of nursing phenomena.

Main Methods:

Review of nursing publications on theory evaluation criteria over the past 50 years.
Incorporation of recent philosophical perspectives on scientific theory and knowledge development.

Main Results:

A comprehensive, updated framework for evaluating midrange nursing theories.
Enhanced criteria reflecting current philosophical thought in science.

Conclusions:

The proposed framework advances nursing theory evaluation.
Encourages a style of theorizing that benefits nursing practice and scientific inquiry.
Promotes deeper understanding and explanation of nursing phenomena.