The middle-range theory

1. Define the middle range theory and the purpose of the selected middle range theory.
2. Define and discuss the nursing metaparadigm within the context of the selected middle range theory.
   a. Explain how the theorist employs and defines each of the four concepts that comprise the nursing metaparadigm within the selected middle range theory
3. Explain the importance of the selected middle range theory in nursing practice.
   a. provide and discuss two examples of use of the selected middle-range theory from current practice
4. The scholarly paper should be 4-5 pages excluding the title and reference pages.
5. Include level 1 and level 2 headings.
6. The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose statement. The introductory paragraph and purpose statement allow the reader to understand what the paper/assignment is going to address.
7. The paper should include a conclusion.
8. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’).
9. Include a minimum of three references from professional peer-reviewed nursing journals (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) to support the paper. ***Historical references may be used as appropriate. (Definition of historical reference: reference to a well-known person, place event or literary work that adds meaning to the paper.)
   Middle Range Theory Suggestion List:
   Auvil-Novak, S. (1997). A middle-range theory of chronotherapeutic intervention for postsurgical pain. Nursing Research, 46(2), 66-71. doi:10.1097/00006199-199703000-00002

Ball, J. S., Links, P. S., Strike, C., & Boydell, K. M. (2005). "It's overwhelming… everything seems to be too much": A theory of crisis for individuals with severe persistent mental illness. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29(1), 10-17. doi:10.2975/29.2005.10.17

Bu, X., & Jezewski, M. A. (2007). Developing a mid-range theory of patient advocacy through concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 57(1), 101-110. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.04096.x

Carr, J. M. (2014, July; 2018/12). A middle range theory of family vigilance. MedSurg Nursing, 23(4), 251+. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/apps/doc/A382083698/AONE?u=novaseu_main&sid=AONE&xid=1d1e232e
Chapman, K., & Pepler, C. (1998). Coping, hope, and anticipatory grief in family members in palliative home care. Cancer Nursing, 21(4), 226-234. doi:10.1097/00002820-199808000-00002

Davidson, J. E. (2010). Facilitated sensemaking: A strategy and new middle-range theory to support families of intensive care unit patients. Critical Care Nurse, 30(6), 28-39. doi:10.4037/ccn2010410
Good, M. (1998). A middle-range theory of acute pain management: Use in research. Nursing Outlook, 46(3), 120-124. doi:10.1016/S0029-6554(98)90038-0

McCreaddie, M., & Wiggins, S. (2009). Reconciling the good patient persona with problematic and non-problematic humour: A grounded theory. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(8), 1079-1091 doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.01.008
McMahon, M. A., & Christopher, K. A. (2011). Toward a mid-range theory of nursing presence. Nursing Forum, 46(2), 71-82. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6198.2011.00215.x

Murrock, C. J., & Higgins, P. A. (2009). The theory of music, mood and movement to improve health outcomes. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(10), 2249-2257. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05108.x

Peters, R. M. (2006). The relationship of racism, chronic stress emotions, and blood pressure. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(3), 234-240. doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2006.00108.x

Pickett, S., Peters, R. M., & Jarosz, P. A. (2014). Toward a Middle–Range theory of weight management. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(3), 242-247. doi:10.1177/0894318414534486
Register, M. E., & Herman, J. (2006). A middle range theory for generative quality of life for the elderly. Advances in Nursing Science, 29(4), 340-350. doi:10.1097/00012272-200610000-00007

Riegel, B., Jaarsma, T., & Stramberg, A. (2012). A middle-range theory of self-care of chronic illness. Advances in Nursing Science, 35(3), 194-204. doi:10.1097/ANS.0b013e318261b1ba
Siaki, L. A., Loescher, L. J., & Trego, L. L. (2013). Synthesis strategy: Building a culturally sensitive mid-range theory of risk perception using literary, quantitative, and qualitative methods. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69(3), 726-737. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.06096.x

Smith, M. J., & Liehr, P. (2005). Story theory: Advancing nursing practice scholarship. Holistic Nursing Practice, 19(6), 272-276. doi:10.1097/00004650-200511000-00008
Trimm, D. R., & Sanford, J. T. (2010). The process of family waiting during surgery. Journal of Family Nursing, 16(4), 435-461. doi:10.1177/1074840710385691
Tsai, P. (2003). A middle-range theory of caregiver stress. Nursing Science Quarterly, 16(2), 137-145. doi:10.1177/0894318403251789

Whittemore, R., & Roy, S. C. (2002). Adapting to diabetes mellitus: A theory synthesis. Nursing Science Quarterly 15(4), 311-317. doi:10.1177/089431802236796