title: Relapse among ex-smokers: an example of theory derivation.
abstract: Theory derivation, the use of analogous concepts from other disciplines to derive theory about a particular phenomenon, has been described as an effective strategy for building nursing theory, especially where existing theory bases are limited. This article provides a detailed, step-by-step description of how the theory derivation process was used to develop a theory of smoking relapse from an analogous theory of recovery after alcohol abuse. Empirical testing revealed partial support for the derived theory. Advantages and limitations of theory derivation as a strategy for constructing nursing theory are described.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009742:Nursing Theory; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012907:Smoking; D013315:Stress, Psychological
chemical_list: D009538:Nicotine