ExplanationIntermediate
What are the key assumptions of the Theory of Transitions as described in the chapter?
The key assumptions of the Theory of Transitions include the centrality of transitions to nursing practice, the reciprocity of the nurse/client relationship, and the complexity of patterns and processes involved in transitions.
Key points
- Transitions are central to nursing practice.
- The nurse/client relationship is reciprocal.
- Transitions involve complex patterns and processes.
Source:Middle Range Theory for Nursing· Evaluation of Middle Range Theories for the Discipline of Nursing· p. 43–46
Related questions
Middle Range Theory for Nursing
Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN
Fourth Edition · Springer Publishing Company, LLC