Middle-Range Theories are known to fill the gap between grand nursing theories and nursing practice (Mcewen & Wills 2017, p 74). Middle range theories have a more limited scope, and they are clear and testable, meaning hypotheses can be taken from these theories Middle- Range Theories are further subdivided into High, Middle, and Low-Middle Range Theories. High middle-range theories are broad and abstract. Examples of this is the concepts of caring, transcendence, adaptation, and culture (Mcewen & Wills (2014). High Middle-Range theories can most often be identified as the most used nursing theories. Middle Middle-Range Theories are theoretical, specific, and unpredictability of illness, unpleasant symptoms, and chronic sorrow (Mcewen & Wills (2014). Low Middle-Range Theories are more so defined and specific that Middle Middle- Range Theories.
An example of a research study in which a middle-range theory was applied is the Neglecting and Ignoring the Menopausal Transition Study. This study was performed to identify how post-menopausal women viewed themselves. The study included twenty-one low-income Korean subjects including both perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (Meleis et al., 2000). Largely identified with this theory was that women were ignoring their postmenopausal needs or symptoms due to the many other demands in their lives. The study identified that these demands mostly consisted of issues surrounding immigration as well as the patriarchal mentality of their heritage (Meleis et al., 2000). With this study, the women involved were able to identify this as an actual problem and concern within their society.
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