Evidence-Based Research

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Nursing Theory Definition, by Nursing Theory.

What are Nursing Theories, by Kathleen Gaines.

Nursing Theories - An overview of nursing theories and models, by Current Nursing.

Featured Presentations

Nursing Theories and Models, by University of Massachusetts Boston, Healey Library.

Nursing Theory and Research, by University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.

Evidence Focused Resources: Understanding theory and research frameworks

SPC Online Library  - Search for nursing theory books and journal articles available at SPC Libraries. Try these search terms:

• Nursing theory
• Nursing models
• Nursing philosophy
• Try searching the nurse theory or theorist by theory title/name
  • Grand Nursing Theories
  • Middle Range Theories
  • Practice-Level Nursing Theories
  • Orem's self-care OR Dorothea Orem
  • Callista Roy's adaption model OR Sister Callista Roy
  • Theory of Comfort OR Katharine Kolcaba