title: The Neuman Systems Model Institute: testing middle-range theories.
abstract: The credibility of the Neuman systems model can only be established through the generation and testing of Neuman systems model-derived middle-range theories. However, due to the number and complexity of Neuman systems model concepts/concept interrelations and the diversity of middle-range theory concepts linked to these Neuman systems model concepts by researchers, no explicit middle-range theories have yet been derived from the Neuman systems model. This article describes the development of an organized program for the systematic study of the Neuman systems model. Preliminary work, already accomplished, is detailed, and a tentative plan for the completion of further preliminary work as well as beginning the actual research conduction phase is proposed.
authors.affiliation: College of Staten Island/City University of New York, Staten Island, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gigliotti
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005544:Forecasting; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D012107:Research Design; D013598:Systems Theory