Theoretical Frameworks
This page includes resources to help you select a theoretical framework for your DNP scholarly projects. In addition to the resources below, you might consider examining the theoretical frameworks used in scholarly articles that you've read during your coursework.
Research Guides
Research Guides developed by librarians at other universities. If you would like help with locating any of the articles included in these guides in the SMUMN Library, please contact us at lib@smumn.edu or through 24/7 Chat.
- University of Washington Implementation Science Resource Hub: Pick a Theory, Model, or FrameworkProvides an overview of theories, models and frameworks used in implementation science ("the scientific study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice and research into regular use by practitioners and policymakers."). These theories are grouped into five categories: Process Models, Determinant Frameworks, Classic Theories, Implementation Theories and Evaluation Frameworks.
- University at Buffalo University Libraries: DNP Project Theoretical FrameworkIncludes a list of six theoretical frameworks that may be of interest and a list of websites and articles related to each theory: Nola Pender's Health Promotion Model, Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory of Self-efficacy, Lewin's Three Step Model of Planned Change, PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act), Braun and Clark's Thematic Analysis, and Donabedian Evaluating the Quality of Medical Care.
- USC Libraries Research Guides: Theoretical FrameworksDesigned for social science students, this guide provides some background information about theoretical frameworks and their importance, along with tips about choosing a theoretical framework.
- University of Tenessee Knoxville: DNP Program Guide-- Models & FrameworksIncludes a collection of resources addressing 5 frameworks: Health Policy, Iowa, John Hopkins, Larrabee, PARiHS, along with a few additional resources about other theories.
- St John Fisher University Lavery Library: Theories--DNPProvides a list of many theories organized into 11 categories.
- University of Toledo LibGuide: DNP Evidence-Based Practice Project-- Nursing TheoriesThis research guide from the University of Toledo includes advice for searching for theoretical frameworks in CINAHL (see Articles page) and a list of recommended websites about specific theories and nursing theory more broadly.
Ebooks
Nursing Knowledge and Theory Innovation, Second Edition by ISBN: 9780826149916Publication Date: 2017-10-15This esteemed text for graduate-level nursing students focuses on the science and philosophy of nursing knowledge development, with a special emphasis on theory as a tool in developing practice-relevant knowledge. It is distinguished by its focus on practical applications of theory for scholarly, evidence-based approaches. The second edition features important updates and a reorganization of information to better highlight the roles of theory and the major philosophical perspectives in knowledge development. It also introduces two new chapters: The DNP Project: Translating Research Into Knowledge.
Theories Guiding Nursing Research and Practice by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780826164049Publication Date: 2014-06-01The book describes how theory analysis models are used to examine various nursing phenomena as they relate to nursing research and professional practice, and provides key examples of how this is accomplished. The book takes the reader through the process of using a theory to guide research from inception of a research question to evaluation of future research. International experts in theory-related nursing research describe twelve theories that have previously been applied to research and practice and six theories that can be applied to future research and practice. Using a consistent analytic framework, each chapter applies a specific theory (from either nursing, psychology, sociology, or management) to a particular clinical population or care delivery issue.
Pioneering Theories in Nursing by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781856424004Publication Date: 2014Pioneering Theories in Nursing traces the origins of nursing theories through their founders. Unlike other nursing theory texts, this book provides the personal story on some of the greatest nursing leaders, clinicians and theorists to date so the reader can understand the context within which the nursing pioneer developed their theory. It will attempt to explain the theories and practice of nursing and provide food for thought for students and practitioners, encouraging reflective thinking. Each section begins with an overview of the chapters and identifies common themes
