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Strategies for theory construction in nursing / Lorraine Olszewski Walker, Kay Coalson Avant.
Holman Biotech Commons RT84.5 .W34 1995
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Walker, Lorraine Olszewski.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nursing--Philosophy.
- Nursing.
- Theory (Philosophy).
- Models, Theoretical.
- Nursing Theory.
- Medical Subjects:
- Models, Theoretical.
- Nursing Theory.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 222 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Norwalk, CT : Appleton & Lange, [1995]
- Summary:
- The new edition of this popular text features nursing theory development within the larger nursing context. Chapters discuss concept, statement, and theory development with recently published examples of theory strategies, emphasizing concept analytical work. Introductory chapters clarify the relevance of theory to nursing practice, while concluding chapters contain a greater emphasis on how theories can be tested for validity and utility in practice. Features Recently published examples of theory strategies Emergent philosophical views reflect increased diversity New material on concept and statement testing Updated references throughout
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0838586880
- OCLC:
- 30033685
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