Transitions theory: A trajectory of theoretical development in nursing
Transitions theory: A trajectory of theoretical development in nursing
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DOI:
10.1016/j.outlook.2011.03.008
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发表时间:
2011-09-01
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4.3
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Im, Eun-Ok
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Im, Eun-Ok
There have been very few investigations into how any single nursing theory has actually evolved historically. In this paper, a trajectory of theoretical development in nursing is explored through reviewing the theoretical development of a single nursing theory-transitions theory. The literature related to transitions theory was searched and retrieved using multiple databases. Ninety-nine papers were analyzed according to type of theory, populations of interest, sources of theorizing, and theoretical methods. Transitions theory originated in research but was initially borrowed. It also arose in research with immigrants and from national and international collaborative research efforts. A product of mentoring, transitions theory is used widely in nursing education, research, and practice. Diverse thoughts related to transitions theory coexist. For future theoretical development in nursing, we need to remain open to new ideas and continue to engage in multiple collaborative efforts.Cite this article: Im, E.-O. (2011, OCTOBER). Transitions theory: A trajectory of theoretical development in nursing. Nursing Outlook, 59(5), 278-285. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2011.03.008.