Theory Application paper

Order Instructions

DIRECTIONS: 1. Introduction with purpose of the paper statement and what is to come in the paper (1/2 page) 15 pts

2. Suggested sections:

3. Theory description (2 pages) 5pts

a. Key concepts (define/describe)

b. Relationship among concepts and assumptions.

i. About 2-3 references for concept definitions

4. Research and your theory (2 pages) 5pts

a. How could your theory be tested via research (how could you measure key concepts and their relationships)? For example, I could look at the correlation between feeling disconnected and depression (referring to how I define the concepts and how I’d measure).

i. About 2-3 references for how to measure.

5. Case example (1 page) 5pts

a. Use of theory with a population (e.g., depression, connectedness among online grad nursing students).

b. I could devise an intervention to decrease depression by increasing connectedness.

6. Barriers to theory (1 page) 5pts

a. What populations or situations might your theory not work in (e.g., my depression connectedness theory may not work well with. For example: one size does not fit all (in some situations being more “connected” produces anxiety, which may overrider the benefits of decreasing depression).

7. Conclusion that gives a brief overview of everything that was covered in the paper )1/2 a page)

8. So about 7 pages excluding the title and reference pages

9. About 4-5 references.

Must be written in APA format, formal expository style. See Grad Student

PAPER DETAILS; 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?

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