Is the theory congruent with current nursing interventions or therapeutics?

viginia hendersons needs theory

Description This assignment complete the analysis of a theory by evaluating it’s usefulness in practice. Instructions: Using Virginia Henderson’s Needs theory complete an evaluation using the questions below as subheadings. Use narrative writing, follow APA writing guidelines, and include acknowledgement of sources. You must have a title page and reference page. You must determine after each question if the answer was a strength or weakness of the theory. The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. You may not change the template, except to enlarge the space for your responses. Do not answer with “yes” or “no” responses. Support your responses with a minimum of 3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable. Part III: Theory Evaluation ● Is the theory congruent with current nursing standards? ● Is the theory congruent with current nursing interventions or therapeutics? ● Has the theory been tested empirically? Is it supported by research? Does it appear to be accurate/valid? Explain. ● Is there evidence that the theory has been used by nursing educators, nursing researchers, or nursing administrators? Provide examples. ● Is the theory relevant socially and cross-culturally? Explain. ● Does the theory contribute to the discipline of nursing? In what way/s? ● Summary: What is your “take away” from this review? Evaluation