Outline main ideas of the theory and the application in the nursing practice.
Outline main ideas of the theory and the application in the nursing practice.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
University of Hail
College of Nursing
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
جامـعـة حـائل
كلية التمريض
Theoretical Foundation for Nursing (NURS 501)
Guide for Theory Critique – Written Assignment
GUIDELINES FOR THEORY CRITIQUE – WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
The Theory Critique is an essay that you will systematically evaluate a theory on work’s effectiveness including what it does well and what it does poorly. You discuss your assigned theory and must read carefully specifically the unfamiliar terms or concepts. If you are unfamiliar with the terms and concepts, it requires you to do research related reading prior to writing the theory critique written assignment.
I. INTRODUCTION
State the title of the theory you are assigned to critique. The name of the theorist. Outline main ideas of the theory and the application in the nursing practice. State your own statement and your own idea about the theory.
e.g. The environment theory of Florence Nightingale is an excellent work
because the theory . . .
II. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
· Clarity
· Consistency
· Simplicity/Complexity
III. DIAGRAM OF THEORY
The critique/analysis may look at whether the theory is:
· Visual and graphic presentation
· Logical representation
· Clarity
IV. CIRCLE OF CONTAGIOUSNESS
· Geographical origin of theory and geographical spread
· Influence of theorist versus theory.
V. USEFULNESS
Criteria
Unit of Analysis
Practice
· Direction
· Applicability
· Generalizability
· Cost Effectiveness
· Relevance
Research
· Consistency
· Testability
· Predictability
Education
· Philosophical statement
· Objectives
· Concepts
Administration
· Structure of care
· Organization of care
· Guidelines for patient care
· Patient classification system
VI. EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THEORY
Criteria
Units of Analysis
Personal Values
· Theorist implicit/explicit values
· Critic implicit/explicit values
Congruence with other professional values
· Complementarity
· Esotericism
· Competition
Congruence with social values
· Beliefs
· Values
· Customs
Social Significance
· Value of Humanity
VII. REFERENCES
Five (5) minimum references with APA format.
Please follow the cover page.
Title of the Theory
Theory Critique
Theoretical Foundation
NURS 501
Name of the Student
Name of the Professor
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