# Construction of a middle-range nursing theory for transpersonal home care

## TL;DR

This paper presents a new nursing theory for home care that integrates physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs.

## Contribution

A novel middle-range nursing theory for transpersonal home care is developed based on Watson's framework.

## Key findings

- A middle-range theory was constructed with 14 assumptions and 10 propositions.
- The theory addresses multiple patient needs including physiological, psychological, and spiritual aspects.
- Theoretical and empirical validation is recommended for further development.

## Abstract

to describe the development of a middle-range nursing theory for transpersonal home care.

this is a theoretical study that used concept analysis, statement synthesis and derivation. It combined theoretical deduction strategies with induction, based on literature review and concept analysis.

the central concept was derived from Jean Watson’s Unitary Care Science theoretical framework. The synthesis of the statements between the concepts led to the elaboration of a middle-range theory. Fourteen assumptions and ten propositions were constructed, in addition to a diagram representing the middle-range theory.

the constructed theory is intended to contribute to home care, covering physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual needs. Theoretical and empirical validation is suggested to confirm, refute or renew the theory concepts, assumptions and propositions.

descrever o desenvolvimento de uma teoria de enfermagem de médio alcance para o cuidado transpessoal domiciliar.

trata-se de estudo teórico, que utilizou análise de conceito, síntese de afirmação e derivação. Combinou estratégias de dedução teórica com indução, a partir de revisão da literatura e análise de conceito.

o conceito central foi derivado do referencial teórico da Ciência do Cuidado Unitário de Jean Watson. A síntese das afirmações entre os conceitos conduziu à elaboração da teoria de médio alcance. Foram construídos 14 pressupostos e dez proposições, além de um diagrama representativo da teoria de médio alcance.

a teoria construída é destinada a contribuir para os cuidados domiciliares, abrangendo as necessidades fisiológicas, psicológicas, socioculturais, desenvolvimentais e espirituais. A validação teórica e empírica é sugerida para confirmar, refutar ou renovar os conceitos, pressupostos e proposições da teoria.