Choose a middle-range theory or grand theory that, in your opinion, can be applied to research. What are the assumptions underpinning this theory? Discuss how this theory finds application in research.

Grand Theories In Nursing Research

Grand theory in nursing involves concepts from a broad perspective, which addresses what nurses face in their careers. The concepts are mostly concerned with the conceptual frameworks that define practice in multiple situations and care environments.

They also look at ways of examining different phenomena based on these perspectives. For instance, one of the grand theories applicable to research is the self-care theory (Goes, Lopes, Oliveira, Fonseca, & Marôco, 2020). The self-care theory maintains wholeness and promotes adaptation through principles of conservation. Its assumptions include that human beings respond exceptionally well, that a nurse should devise a healing environment, and that human beings sense, reflect, reason, and understand.

Self-care theory comprises self-care fundamentals, therapy, agency, and self-care. It asserts that people are always distinct individuals; an individual’s cognizance of possible health complications is necessary for the encouragement of self-care, and developing self-care is a vital aspect of primary care prevention from poor health (Goes et al., 2020). It further theorizes that nursing is an action that demands the contribution of at least two persons, while dependent care and self-care are health behaviors that are socially learned. Lastly, the assertions propose that individuals should remain independent in self-care and the rest of the family in need of health care (Goes et al., 2020).

Self–care theory is quickly applied to research due to its systematic nature – it sticks to protocol. It is goal-oriented, reasonable, and unbiased based on observation and experimentation (Bermudez, 2020). It uses both statistical and quantitative research methods where data can be numerically transformed for statistical use. Nurses accomplish the model’s goal by conserving energy, structure, and individual and public integrity. Each person’s adaptation to response is unique, thus enabling patients to maintain their integrity within the realities of the environment.

References

Goes, M., Lopes, M. J., Oliveira, H., Fonseca, C., & Marôco, J. (2020). A nursing care intervention Model for elderly people to Ascertain General Profiles of Functionality and Self-care needs. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-11.

Bermudez, N. (2020). Psychometric Evaluation of the Moral Comfort Questionnaire Among Hospital-Based Direct-Care Registered Nurses (Doctoral dissertation, Florida Atlantic University).