Analysis and Evaluation of Nursing Theories: Processes and Application
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Nursing theory analysis and evaluation are the processes of systematically examining a theory and identifying a theory’s degree of usefulness to guide practice, research, education, and administration. Additionally, these processes allow the reviewer to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a theory and assist in identifying the need for additional theory development or refinement. The ultimate goal of nursing theory analysis and evaluation is to determine the potential contribution of the theory to new insights and new formulations that will add to the nursing body of knowledge. Nurses play an important role in developing nursing discipline and determining the nursing theory value. Therefore, they should have knowledge and understanding about nursing theory analysis and evaluation regarding significant issues; nursing theory characteristics, types, and the processes to analyze and evaluate a nursing theory. In addition, the example of nursing theory analysis and evaluation may help to clear understanding and feasible for applying correctly.
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