Author Question: Family nursing models are an example of: 1. Middle-range theories. 2. Grand theories. 3. ... (Read 218 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Family nursing models are an example of:

1. Middle-range theories.
2. Grand theories.
3. Borrowed theories.
4. Social science theories.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a major challenge with public health informatics (PHI)?

1. Need to have additional terminals in neutral locations
2. Need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems
3. Need to convince health care providers of PHI benefits
4. Need for additional research on PHI effectiveness

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1 Family nursing models are considered middle-range theories because they are not at the highly abstract level and they have largely been developed within nursing practice.
2 Family nursing models are not highly abstract as is the case with the grand theories.
3 Family nursing models are developed within nursing and are, therefore, not borrowed from other disciplines.
4 Family nursing models are developed within nursing and are, therefore, not social science theories.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: One of the major challenges with PHI is the need to have stronger linkages and interface between and among providers and systems to enhance communications particularly related to man-made and natural disasters around the globe.