Middle Range Theories

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Middle Range Theories is written by Sandra J. Peterson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0781785626 (ISBN 10) and 9780781785624 (ISBN 13).

This groundbreaking text is the most complete and detailed book devoted to middle-range theories and their applications in clinical nursing research. The book thoroughly explains the process of selecting an appropriate theory for a particular nursing research study and sets forth criteria for critiquing theories. Each chapter includes examples of research using middle-range theories, definitions of key terms, analysis exercises, reference lists, and relevant Websites. Instruments are presented in appendices. New features of this edition include analysis questions for all theories; new chapters on learning theory and physiologic middle-range theories; "Part" introductions to frame the selection process for each middle-range theory chosen; and a glossary of terms.