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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.
Key points
- 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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