Discuss how the theory adds understanding to a phenomenon related to nursing care
An Analysis of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. please note : number of resources and pages is up to writer . not more than 5 pages if less than 5 also acceptable . guidelines need to cover is : 1. Overview and Summary of selected mid-range theory
An Analysis of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.
please note : number of resources and pages is up to writer . not more than 5 pages if less than 5 also acceptable .
guidelines need to cover is :
1. Overview and Summary of selected mid-range theory
a. Author and background
b. Practice setting
c. Elements of theory
2. Applicability
a. Address the practicality of the theory
b. Address the logic of the theory
c. Discuss how the theory adds understanding to a phenomenon related to nursing care
3. Conclusion
4. Professionalism and Presentation Style
Guidelines for the Theory Critique
I Meaning
– Describe the main ideas of the theory
II. Diagram
– Provide a diagram including all concepts.
III. Origins of the theory
– Theorist motivation in making the theory
IV. Metaparadigm
– Understanding of the metaparadigm applied in the theory
V. Usefulness
– Provide a concrete example where the theory has been utilized
VI. Testability:
– Does the theory been tested? Cite specific examples to support.
VII. Overall Evaluation
– Provide strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis
VIII. Application
– How the theory lead into action
– Significance of the theory to nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing administration
– Time value (when is this theory be utilized?)
IX. Summary/Conclusion
X. References/Bibliography