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Middle Range Nursing Theories
n Middle range theories are the least abstract and contain the details of practice
application.
n Middle range theories develop evidence for nursing practice outcomes.
n Middle range theories include characteristics of nursing practice and/or nursing
situations.
n Middle range theories are theoretical evidence of applicability and outcome.
n The nursing situation details that make middle range theories recognizable
as such are:
l The situation or health condition of the client/patient
l Client/patient population or age-group
l Location or area of practice (e.g., community)
l Action of the nurse or intervention
l The client/patient outcome anticipated
