Create your own theory based on your specific practice area. Your title should be descriptive.
2) Include definitions and descriptions of at least two key concepts that make up your theory. Describe the relationships between these concepts in the form of propositional statements.
3) Discuss the role research plays in the development and use of your theory in practice. In other words, why is this important? What is the literature saying about the topic you have chosen? (hint-this is the literature review are requires sources throughout)
4) Provide a case example of how your concepts and theories would be used in a specific client situation in practice.
5) Describe the barriers to using this theory in practice.
The paper should have a title page, literature review, and references. You do not need an abstract. You do not need running heads. Your paper should have these headings (which should be APA formatted):
Overview of Theory [include theory name]
Key Concepts
Relationship Between or Among (use whichever term applies to your number of concepts) the Concepts
Role of Research for Theory [include theory name] (Literature review)
Case Example
Barriers to [include theory name] Use in Practice
Conclusion [will include future aims for nursing research practice and education]
References
Based on course readings, resources, and discussions, create your own theory based on your specific practice area. For example, Liken’s Theory of Nurse/Patient Connectedness for Individuals with a Diagnosis of Depression.
Be sure to include definitions and descriptions of at least two key concepts that make up your theory. Describe the relationships between these concepts. For example “connectedness” and “depression.”
What role does research play in the development and use of your theory in practice?
Give a case example of how your concepts and theories would be used in a specific client situation in practice.
What are the barriers to using your theory in practice?
