MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES. 4TH EDITION

The most complete and detailed book devoted to middle range theories, Middle Range Theories: Application to Nursing Research and Practice examines theories and their applications in clinical nursing research and practice. In this fourth edition, the authors address this dynamic relationship with increased emphasis on applications of middle range theories to practice. Every theory chapter includes examples of the theory’s use in research, its application to clinical practice and critical thinking exercises. The authors provide expert advice on selecting the appropriate theory for a nursing research project and developing the critical thinking skills needed to critique theories. Each theory chapter provides the nurse researcher with a variety of tools. Key features of the fourth edition include:

• Brand New chapters exploring concepts surrounding Spiritual Care and Change
• Definitions of key terms to define concepts and aid the reader's understanding of theories
• New research studies, diagrams, and explanations to illustrate “The Arc”—how theory improves practice and practice shapes theory
• Research Application boxes provide a sample application of the theory modeling the research process
• Critical Thinking Exercises at the end of each chapter engage readers in analysis of the theory and its application to practice
• Examples of Theory in Practice tables link research to evidence-based practice.

Authors
• Sandra J. Peterson PhD, RN. Professor of Nursing, Bethel College, St. Paul, MN.
• Timothy S. Bredow PhD, RN, NP-C. Professor of Nursing, Bethel College, St. Paul, MN.

Table Of Contents
• Part I Overview of Theory
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Nature of Nursing Knowledge
Chapter 2 Analysis, Evaluation, and Selection of a Middle Range Nursing Theory
• Part II Middle Range Theories: Physiological
Chapter 3 Pain: A Balance Between Analgesia and Side Effects
Chapter 4 Unpleasant Symptoms
• Part III Middle Range Theories: Psychological
Chapter 5 Self-Efficacy
Chapter 6 Chronic Sorrow
Chapter 7 Spiritual Care in Nursing Practice
• Part IV Middle Range Theories: Social
Chapter 8 Social Support
Chapter 9 Caring
Chapter 10 Interpersonal Relations
Chapter 11 Attachment
• Part V Middle Range Theories: Integrative
Chapter 12 Modeling and Role-Modeling
Chapter 13 Comfort
Chapter 14 Health-Related Quality of Life
Chapter 15 Health Promotion
Chapter 16 Deliberative Nursing Process
Chapter 17 Resilience
Chapter18 Planned Change
Chapter 19 The AACN Synergy Model