Open AccessDeveloping Mid-Range Theories for the Maturation of Nursing Care in Colombia
Author(s) -
Janice M. Morse
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
aquichan
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.137
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2027-5374
pISSN - 1657-5997
DOI - 10.5294/aqui.2021.21.4.6
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , nursing interventions classification , range (aeronautics) , nursing , nursing research , nursing care , nursing theory , psychology , cluster (spacecraft) , qualitative research , medline , medicine , computer science , sociology , political science , social science , materials science , law , composite material , programming language
Nursing theory has evolved since the 1960s, from conceptual models to concept analysis to mid-range theories. Mid-range theories are developed primarily for qualitative research, to target patient problems, to respond to patient needs, to identify interventions and the changing patterns of patient care. These mid-range theories cluster in various patterns to provide valid, coherent, and significant interventions. Examples of programs that have dramatically impacted our understanding of nursing and patient care are presented. Thus, by developing and implementing the findings of mid-range theories, nursing care matures, and the standards advance.