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. 2021 Oct-Dec;44(4):E114-E126.
doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000336.

Properties of Situation-Specific Theories and Neo-pragmatism

Eun-Ok Im  1
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Properties of Situation-Specific Theories and Neo-pragmatism

Eun-Ok Im. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2021 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss whether the properties of existing situation-specific theories are congruent with the philosophical stance of neo-pragmatism. A literature review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycInfo with keywords of "situation-specific theory" and "nursing." Fifteen situation-specific theories were included in the analysis. The properties of existing situation-specific theories included "high specificity and low level of abstraction," "context understanding," "direct linkages to research and practice," and "reflecting diversities and complexities with limited generalizability." Finally, the findings are discussed in terms of their linkages to the major tenets of neo-pragmatism.

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