ProcessIntermediate
What are the ten phases outlined in the chapter for building concepts that guide research in nursing?
The ten phases for building concepts that guide research in nursing are: (1) write a practice story, (2) name the phenomenon of interest, (3) identify a theoretical lens, (4) link the emerging concept to existing literature, (5) gather a story from an experiential source, (6) create a minisaga, (7) refine core qualities, (8) formulate a concept definition, (9) draw a model of relationships between core qualities, and (10) create a mini-synthesis for research direction.
Key points
- The phases are systematic and not strictly linear.
- Each phase has a substantive product.
- The process involves storytelling and literature integration.
- The focus is on building concepts rather than theories.
Source:Middle Range Theory for Nursing· Yearning for Sleep While Enduring Distress: From Concept Building to Research Proposal Development· p. 378
Middle Range Theory for Nursing
Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN,Patricia R. Liehr, PhD, RN
Fourth Edition · Springer Publishing Company, LLC