Middle Range Theory Development Using King's Conceptual System

Continuing development and testing of propositions and formulations from nursing theory are critical for the continued evolution of nursing science. In this text, the editors and contributors highlight significant work in middle range theory development using King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment.

Explored in the three sections of this volume are:

• An overview of the foundations on which middle range theories are built from within King's Conceptual System, including a chapter by Dr. King
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• Presentation of a variety of middle range theories applied to individuals, groups and families, and organizations--from children to the elderly
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• Examination of post-middle range theory development and challenges for further nursing research and education

Each chapter has a consistent format and includes a wide-range of perspectives and geographical locations, allowing readers to compare knowledge-building efforts across international lines.

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1. Contributors
   
   Preface
   
   Acknowledgments
   
   Part I: Foundations
   
   
2. King's Structure, Process, and Outcome in the Twenty-first Century, Imogene King
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4. The Nursing Act is an Excellent Human Act: A Philosophical Analysis Derived from Classical Philosophy and the Conceptual Framework and Theory of Imogene King, Beverly J. B. Whelton
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   Part II: Middle Range Theories
   
   
6. King's Conceptual System and the Family Health Theory (FHT) in the Families of Adults with Persistent Mental Illnesses - An Evolving Conceptualization, Mary Molewyk Doornbos
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8. A Theory of Asynchronous Development: A Mid-level Theory Derived from a Synthesis of King and Peplau, Phyllis MacDonald du Mont
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10. Testing a Theory of Decision-Making Derived from King's Systems Framework in Women Eligible for a Cancer Clinical Trial, Heidi E. Ehrenberger, Martha. R. Alligood, Sandra P. Thomas, Debra C. Wallace, and Cynthia M. Licavoli
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12. Social Support and Health of Older Adults, Janice E. Fries Reed
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14. The Theory of Integration: Congruency With Imogene King's Conceptual System, Cheri Ann Hernandez,
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16. Development of a Mid-range Theory of Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors Derived From King's Conceptual System, Jenecia Fairfax
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18. Development and Initial Testing of a Theory of Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care, Mary B. Killeen
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20. Relationships Among Basic Empathy, Self-Awareness, and Learning Styles of Baccalaureate Pre-Nursing Students Within King's Personal System, Barbara A. May
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22. A Theory of Health Perception: Understanding the Menopause Transition, Nancy C. Sharts-Hopko
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    The Theory of Group Power Within Organizations - Evolving Conceptualization within King's Conceptual System,
    Christina Leibold Sieloff
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25. Further Exploration of Family Health within the Context of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Mona Newsome Wicks, Costellia H. Talley, and Muriel C. Rice
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27. Theory of Social and Interpersonal Influences on Health, Tamara L. Zurakowski
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    Part III: Post-Middle Range Theory Development
    
    
29. If Goals Are Attained, Satisfaction Will Occur in Nurse-Patient Interaction: An Empirical Test, Tomomi Kameoka, Naomi Funashima, and Midori Sugimori
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31. Testing Nursing Theory with Intervention Research: The Congruency between King's Conceptual System and Multisystemic Therapy, Maureen A Frey, Deborah A. Ellis, and Sylvie Naar-King
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    Rethinking Empathy in Nursing Education: Shifting to a Developmental View, Martha Raile Alligood
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34. Development of Middle Range Theories Based on King's Conceptual System: A Commentary on Progress and Future Directions, Jacqueline Fawcett
    
    Index

Christina Leibold Sieloff, PhD, RN, CAN, BC, is Associate Professor at Montana State University, College of Nursing, on the Billings Campus, where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate nursing courses with an emphasis on nursing theory and management. Dr. Sieloff received her BSN from Wayne State University; her MSN with a major in Nursing Administration and a minor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing; and PhD in Nursing with a cognate in Management. Dr. Sieloff's past honors have included the Faculty Research Award from Oakland University in 1994, the first person in the School of Nursing to receive this award; Faculty Recognition award in 1996; early awarding of tenure in 2000, again the first person in the School of Nursing to accomplish this; and Featured Faculty Recognition by the Board of Trustees in 2003. Dr. Sieloff has authored or collaborated with others on nineteen publications and seventeen presentations related to her theoretical studies. Her primary program of research focuses on the testing of her middle range theory, Theory of Group Power within Organizations, and the related instrument, the Sieloff-King Assessment of Group Power within Organizations. Her most recent research involved the development of the Collaborative Research Group of nursing faculty. The first research project from this group is a pilot study examining the relationship of nursing group power to the attainment of positive patient outcomes.

Dr. Sieloff is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau, International and has been active in a variety of positions, including serving on the ANA Board ofDirectors.

Maureen A. Frey, PhD, RN, is a Research Associate at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, and is coordinator of the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Research Network. Dr. Frey received her MSN and doctorate (PhD in nursing) from Wayne State University. She is a pioneer in developing and testing middle range theory derived from King's conceptual system. Her theoretical formulation of families, children, chronic conditions, and health outcomes has been tested with youth with diabetes, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. Her focus is on understanding interactions that influence behavior and the relationship between behavioral change and improved health status. Dr. Frey is a strong advocate for the utility of King's conceptual system outside of nursing and currently works with a multidisciplinary team. She has implemented theory-based research in both academic and service settings.