Middle-Range theory of the nursing diagnosis of sedentary lifestyle in young adults

• Main Authors: Renata Marinho Fernandes (Author), Ana Carolina Costa Carino (Author), Anna Thays Dias Almeida (Author), Maria Isabel da Conceição Dias Fernandes (Author), Sâmella Karine de Macêdo Leopoldino (Author), Camila Sayonara Tavares Gomes (Author), Ana Raquel Cortês Nelson (Author), Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To construct a middle-range theory for the nursing diagnosis of Sedentary Lifestyle in young adults. Methods: A methodological study for the validation of a nursing diagnosis based on a Middle-Range Theory, carried out in six stages: definition of the approach; definition of theoretical-conceptual models; definition of main concepts; development of a pictorial scheme; construction of propositions; establishment of causal relationships and evidence for practice. The theory construction was operationalized through an integrative review and supported by Roy's adaptation model. Results: Three essential attributes were identified; 10 antecedents; 7 clinical consequences; a pictogram, 9 propositions, and 11 causal relationships and evidence for practice. Conclusion: The middle-range theory for the nursing diagnosis of Sedentary Lifestyle in young adults was constructed, expanding the understanding of this phenomenon, to be applied in clinical practice by nurses.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0516