Theory-Based Exemplar Paper Assignment: Research, Critiques and Evaluation

Approaches for critique and evaluation of theory

Task:

You will research, identify, summarize, and critique the theory you plan to use for your Theory-Based Exemplar Paper (TEP) Assignment; if you have not finalized your selection, any nursing theory will be acceptable. Be sure to also identity the level of the theory. Sources for nursing theories include the McEwen & Wills text or accessing various theory websites.
Use 1 of the approaches for critique and evaluation of theory described in chapter 5 of the McEwen & Wills text. Be sure to clearly identify the approach you use. Name the model/approach and the authors/researchers who developed the model, then follow the selected approach for the analysis.
Refer to the Theory-Based Exemplar Paper (TEP): Theory Analysis Paper Sample. You have the freedom to organize this paper as desired (regarding use of titles for headings/subheadings as applicable). You do not need to include an abstract for this paper. Otherwise, follow current APA format (i.e., inclusion of title page, double-spaced content, and method for citation of references in the body of paper and in the reference list). Cite your textbook and any documentation/articles you utilize in your paper related to your selected theory.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Please reference the Listing of Selected Established Theories and Theorists below for further assistance.
Benner’s Professional Advancement Model
Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework
Cox Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior
Fitzpatrick Life Perspective
Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns
Henderson Nursing Model
Johnson Behavioral System Model
King Open Systems Model
Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort
Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
Leventhal and Johnson’s Theory of Self Regulation
Levine Conservation Model
Marker Nursing Model
Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory
Neuman Systems Model
Newman Health Model
Nightingale’s Nursing Theory
Orem Self Care Model
Orlando’s Nursing Theory
Parses Theory of Human Becoming
Paterson and Zderad’s Theory of Humanistic Nursing
Pender Health Promotion Model
Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Model
Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings
Roper’s Activities of Living Model
Roy Adaptation Model
Rubin’s Theory of Maternal Identity
Travelbee Interpersonal Theory
Watson’s Theory of Caring
Wiedenbach’s Theory