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What are the six criteria mentioned for critiquing middle range theories in nursing?

The six criteria for critiquing middle range theories in nursing are: (1) identification of the theory name, (2) description of the theory-generating approach, (3) grounding in the disciplinary perspective, (4) inclusion of a diagramed model, (5) description of use to guide practice, and (6) description of use to guide research.

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  • Identification of the theory name
  • Description of the theory-generating approach
  • Grounding in the disciplinary perspective
  • Inclusion of a diagramed model
  • Description of use to guide practice
  • Description of use to guide research
Source:Middle Range Theory for Nursing· Appendix: Published Middle Range Theories 1988–2017· p. 475–485

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Middle Range Theory for Nursing

Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN

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