Compare Nursing Theorists
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I need a detailed compare and contrast paper on nursing theorists Afaf Meleis and Suzanne Kobasa.
The paper should cover:
In this paper you are expected to examine the assigned theories and/or models and discuss their applicability and relevancy to nursing. For non-nursing theories, for example, you will need to research whether or not these theories have been directly applied to nursing practice, have been adapted by a nursing theorist, or are not directly applicable or current.
Ask yourself the following questions and include all items in your analysis. Compare and contrast the two theories/models as to their ability to be used in nursing today. The answers may not be completely obvious and may require research as to what other experts have said in their research (adapted from Fawcett, J. 1989. Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis).
What is the brief history of the theory or model? (This is not to be a biography of the theorist; rather, trace the evolution/theoretical origins of the theory/model.)
What is the conceptual level of the theory/model (theory, midrange-theory, model, etc.)?
What is the basic idea of the theory/model? Give a brief summary.
Define or describe the nursing metaparadigm concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. If they are not defined, is there an implied definition or are you able to see the author’s viewpoint? (You must not copy the definitions from the nursing theory textbook).
Are the four metaparadigm concepts related in the theory/model? How?
With what areas is the theory/model concerned?
Is this theory/model supported by research? How?
Does it generate areas for future research?
Evaluate for clarity, simplicity, and generalizability.
Does this theory/model contribute to the body of nursing knowledge?
Is it current and applicable to nursing?
Is it significant and will it make a difference (either alone or when used with other, relevant theories) in an area of clinical nursing?
How are the two theories similar and different? This compare and contrast
Each section should have a single heading.
The paper should cover:
In this paper you are expected to examine the assigned theories and/or models and discuss their applicability and relevancy to nursing. For non-nursing theories, for example, you will need to research whether or not these theories have been directly applied to nursing practice, have been adapted by a nursing theorist, or are not directly applicable or current.
Ask yourself the following questions and include all items in your analysis. Compare and contrast the two theories/models as to their ability to be used in nursing today. The answers may not be completely obvious and may require research as to what other experts have said in their research (adapted from Fawcett, J. 1989. Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis).
What is the brief history of the theory or model? (This is not to be a biography of the theorist; rather, trace the evolution/theoretical origins of the theory/model.)
What is the conceptual level of the theory/model (theory, midrange-theory, model, etc.)?
What is the basic idea of the theory/model? Give a brief summary.
Define or describe the nursing metaparadigm concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. If they are not defined, is there an implied definition or are you able to see the author’s viewpoint? (You must not copy the definitions from the nursing theory textbook).
Are the four metaparadigm concepts related in the theory/model? How?
With what areas is the theory/model concerned?
Is this theory/model supported by research? How?
Does it generate areas for future research?
Evaluate for clarity, simplicity, and generalizability.
Does this theory/model contribute to the body of nursing knowledge?
Is it current and applicable to nursing?
Is it significant and will it make a difference (either alone or when used with other, relevant theories) in an area of clinical nursing?
How are the two theories similar and different? This compare and contrast
Each section should have a single heading.