Table 2 Theory analysis elements applied to sustainability frameworks/models/theories
Categories | Criteria |
|---|---|
Origins | Who are the developers, discipline, country? Methodological approach Evidence to support or refute model development Target domain (practice, education, research, policy) Motivation(s) for development |
Meaning of the framework/model/theory (F/M/T) | Examines conceptual definitions and their use Identifies concepts (factors), Inclusiveness of innovation, potential adopters, context factors Relationship between and among concepts (factors) Assumptions underlying the model (preconditions) Schematic presentation |
Empirical testability | Supported by empirical data (studies) |
Parsimonious Language | Clarity and simplicity while being complete (as per rater) Use of clear, concise language (as per rater) |
Logical adequacy | Logical adequacy (logical structure of the concepts and statements) Predictions or testable hypotheses are provided Logical fallacies within the content or structure of the model |
Usefulness | Supported by tools Practicality to nursing and or other target groups. Contributes to the understanding and predicting of outcomes |
Generalizability | Clinical context, generalizes (can be extended) to multiple settings |