DNP-815A Topic 3 DQ 1 Compare and contrast a minimum of two middle range theories

DNP-815A Topic 3 DQ 1 Compare and contrast a minimum of two middle range theories

Liehr, P., & Smith, M. J. (2017). Middle range theories. In J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company. Credo Reference: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/spennurres/middle_range_theories/0?institutionId=5865

Riegel, B., Jaarsma, T., Lee, C. & Strömberg, A. (2019). Integrating Symptoms Into the Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness. Advances in Nursing Science, 42 (3), 206-215. https://oce-ovid-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/article/00012272-201907000-00006/HTML

Wei, H., Fazzone, P. A., Sitzman, K., & Hardin, S. R. (2019). The Current Intervention Studies Based on Watson’s Theory of Human Caring: A Systematic Review. International Journal for Human Caring, 23(1), 4–22. DNP-815A Topic 3 DQ 1 Compare and contrast a minimum of two middle range theorieshttps://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.20467/1091-5710.23.1.4 

Middle range nursing theories are used to guide everyday nursing practice. These theories tend to have a specific focus and is used for implementing nursing interventions that promote optimal outcomes. One middle range theory is Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. The theory focuses on creating a caring-healing environment through human-to-human interactions. In this theory caring is defined as being authentically present, open to compassion, and showing love and kindness towards self and others (Wei et al., 2019). In my healthcare organization our professional practice model is based off this theory. As a magnet organization, we recognize the importance of nurses caring for themselves as this is the only way they can care for others. We have Caritas rooms which is a quiet space for self-care for the nurses. Nurses use these rooms to center themselves and decrease stress which allows them to provide a higher level of care to those they serve. In applying this to a direct practice improvement initiative, nurses could use this theory to create a healing environment. Research shows that patients who received these caring based interventions report decrease in anxiety and depression, less pain, and an increase in emotional well-being (Wei et al., 2019). Another middle range theory is the Deliberative Nursing Process by Ida Orlando. This theory suggests nurses should create a care plan based on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to adapt to the patient needs (Petiprin, 2020). This theory is intentional which allows the nurse to provide individualized care as they understand the needs to the patient.

Overall, nursing theories guide nursing practice by providing a foundation for nursing care and the decisions nurses make when delivering patient care. Nurses also use theories to evaluate the care interventions to determine if the patient achieved optimal outcomes. Theory helps to guide research and supports interpretation of what is being studied.

References

Petiprin, A. (2020). Ida Jean Orlando. Nursing Theory. Retrieved July 22, 2022, from https://nursing-theory.org/nursing-theorists/Ida-Jean-Orlando.php