Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing (6th Edition)

By Lorraine Walker & Kay Avant

Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing, 6th Edition by Lorraine Walker and Kay Avant is the definitive guide to nursing theory, concept analysis, and the processes that shape knowledge development within the discipline. This updated edition builds on decades of scholarship to help students and researchers create, evaluate, and refine theoretical frameworks in nursing.

Product Details

• Title: Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing
• Edition: 6th Edition
• Authors: Lorraine Walker, Kay Avant
• ISBN-13: 9780134754079
• Format: Hardcover
• Price: $79.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping

What This Book Does

This book equips graduate and doctoral nursing students with the tools to systematically build theory, evaluate theories, conduct concept analysis, and contribute to scientific knowledge in nursing. It clearly explains how theory underpins research, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

Key Features of the 6th Edition

• Updated Frameworks: Modern approaches to concept development and theory evaluation
• Expanded Research Integration: Links theory construction with qualitative and quantitative methods
• Concept Analysis Tools: Step-by-step models for refining nursing concepts
• Application in Practice: Real-world examples connecting theory to advanced clinical practice
• Graduate-Level Depth: Designed for MSN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs

Table of Contents Highlights

1. Foundations of Nursing Knowledge
2. Concept Development and Analysis
3. Theory Construction Strategies
4. Evaluating and Refining Theories
5. Philosophical Influences on Nursing Theory
6. Integrating Theory into Research and Practice
7. Future Directions in Nursing Knowledge Development

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Overview

The standard graduate-level reference for understanding, analyzing, and constructing nursing theory and knowledge frameworks.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Graduate and doctoral nursing students (MSN, DNP, PhD)
• Nursing researchers and theorists
• Faculty teaching nursing theory and philosophy
• Nurses developing evidence-based practice frameworks
• Thesis and dissertation writers

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FAQs

Is this the standard textbook for nursing theory construction? Yes, Walker & Avant is the most widely used and cited reference for nursing theory development.

Is this book appropriate for graduate and doctoral nursing programs? Yes, it is required reading in most MSN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs.

Does this edition cover concept analysis in detail? Yes, it provides step-by-step models for concept development and refinement.

Is the book useful for nursing research and dissertation work? Yes, it is extensively used for theses, dissertations, and scholarly nursing research.

Does it link theory construction with research methods?
Yes, it clearly connects theory development with qualitative and quantitative research.

Are practical examples included? Yes, the book includes real-world examples showing how theory informs practice and research.

Is this suitable for faculty teaching nursing theory?
Yes, it is a core teaching reference for nursing theory and philosophy courses.

           The definitive guide to nursing theory construction and knowledge development.