Middle-Range Theories in Nursing
Identify two middle-range theories that could be used to view the phenomenon of interest. Compare and contrast how the phenomenon would be shaped by each theory.
Middle-range theories provide a structured approach to understanding specific health-related phenomena. Two middle-range theories that could be applied to a phenomenon such as chronic pain management, patient adherence to treatment, or caregiver stress include the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) and the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT).
The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) focuses on symptoms as a multidimensional experience influenced by physiological, psychological, and situational factors. It examines how symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or nausea affect an individual’s overall well-being and functional performance. In the case of chronic pain, TOUS considers how biological factors (e.g., inflammation), psychological stress, and environmental conditions contribute to the patient’s experience of pain and its impact on daily activities. Nurses using TOUS would take a holistic approach, addressing not only the physical pain but also the emotional and situational influences…
Middle-range theories provide a structured approach to understanding specific health-related phenomena. Two middle-range theories that could be applied to a phenomenon such as chronic pain management, patient adherence to treatment, or caregiver stress include the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) and the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT).
The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) focuses on symptoms as a multidimensional experience influenced by physiological, psychological, and situational factors. It examines how symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or nausea affect an individual’s overall well-being and functional performance. In the case of chronic pain, TOUS considers how biological factors (e.g., inflammation), psychological stress, and environmental conditions contribute to the patient’s experience of pain and its impact on daily activities. Nurses using TOUS would take a holistic approach, addressing not only the physical pain but also the emotional and situational influences…
Middle-range theories provide a structured approach to understanding specific health-related phenomena. Two middle-range theories that could be applied to a phenomenon such as chronic pain management, patient adherence to treatment, or caregiver stress include the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) and the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT).
