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Searching the phrase "nursing theory" within "CINAHL Headings" will give you a sense of vocabulary and the collection of literature available to you. By clicking on the CINAHL heading "Nursing Models" you will see a variety of potential theories to search. Clicking on any one of the sub-theories will reveal a list of individual theories, such as:
Nursing models, theoretical
Benner's Professional Advancement Model
Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework
Cox Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior
Fitzpatrick Life Perspective
Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
Henderson Nursing Model
If you have a specific theory in mind, using the CINAHL Headings, select a specific model or theory such as Roy Adaptation Model or Watson's Theory of Caring.
Add a keyword to the search on your topic of interest. So if you are looking for articles on Orem's theory and patients with cancer, combine the CINAHL Headings of Orem Self-Care Model and Cancer Patients.
