Orem's Theory Major Concepts
Lack of Communication and Control: Experiences of Distance Caregivers of Parents with Advance Cancer 1. Is the framework clearly identified? Yes, because it clearly states the concerns of caregivers of parents with advance cancer. 2. Is the framework based on a nursing theory or a theory from another discipline? It is base on the caring nursing theory. 3. Does the framework appear to be appropriate for the study?
Yes the framework appear to be appropriate, it denotes the concerns of the distant caregiver in a clear and easy format.
4. Are the concepts clearly identified?
Yes, the concepts are clearly identified by their concerns at times of emergencies how traveling to their love one ,and may factors making it difficult to arrive in prudent amount of time.
5. Are the relationships among the concepts clearly presented?
Yes, they are clearly presented for sample one caregiver expresses concern of traveling and delays by weather inclement
6. Is (are) the propositional statement(s) identify that will guide the research question(s) or hypothesis?
Yes, in the study is clearly identified the difficulties of distance care, and its psychological effect on both the caregiver and the parent.
7. Are operational definitions provided for the theoretical concepts that will be tested? Yes, operational definitions were provided in the study by demonstrating lack of control and communication with doctors and nurses.
Summary:
This study evaluates and presents the experiences and difficulties of distance care. It is new and complex. These caregivers expressed similar concerns as local caregivers. Having to depend on second hand information increased their anxiety. The majority of the participants agreed on the need for better communication with doctors and nurses and a direct talk with health care professional. This study indicated that distance caregivers would benefit from nursing interventions that are geared towards their specific
Yes the framework appear to be appropriate, it denotes the concerns of the distant caregiver in a clear and easy format.
4. Are the concepts clearly identified?
Yes, the concepts are clearly identified by their concerns at times of emergencies how traveling to their love one ,and may factors making it difficult to arrive in prudent amount of time.
5. Are the relationships among the concepts clearly presented?
Yes, they are clearly presented for sample one caregiver expresses concern of traveling and delays by weather inclement
6. Is (are) the propositional statement(s) identify that will guide the research question(s) or hypothesis?
Yes, in the study is clearly identified the difficulties of distance care, and its psychological effect on both the caregiver and the parent.
7. Are operational definitions provided for the theoretical concepts that will be tested? Yes, operational definitions were provided in the study by demonstrating lack of control and communication with doctors and nurses.
Summary:
This study evaluates and presents the experiences and difficulties of distance care. It is new and complex. These caregivers expressed similar concerns as local caregivers. Having to depend on second hand information increased their anxiety. The majority of the participants agreed on the need for better communication with doctors and nurses and a direct talk with health care professional. This study indicated that distance caregivers would benefit from nursing interventions that are geared towards their specific