Transition of the concept model to transition involves several steps, these steps will help identify if the idea is a unique one or it has previous being suggested and or explore. Such steps are concept design, literature search and research questions and lastly how unique research are. Gap filling should also be included to finish the research. Liehr and Smith’s 10-phase iterative critical thought process for concept building intertwines theoretical and empirical dimensions. The process evolves through abduction, induction, and deduction (Liehr & Smith, 2018). It begins by naming a phenomenon of interest (nurturing resilience) based on fragmented observations, then combines these observations into a generalizable coherent whole. Although the general perspective is then deduced to specifics, the process repeats as necessary until defining properties of the emerging concept are identified; these properties emerge through analysis of both literature and empirical evidence. A coherent synthesis of all dimensions of knowing is then crafted into a cohesive presentation of the built concept (Liehr & Smith, 2018).

Conceptual models can provide a visual representation of specific research questions. They also can show key components of programs, practices, and policies designed to promote health. Conceptual models may provide improved guidance for prevention and intervention efforts if they are based on frameworks that integrate social ecological and biological influences on health and incorporate health equity and social justice principles (Brady et al, 2020). To transition to a concept model followed by a framework, a research proposal is a critical step in the research process, ideas must be unique and have a purpose. Refining the concept is the first step needed to proceed with the research, structure and research must be present. Making connection between the concept model and the research proposal and testing the theory must also be present to validate and continue the research, the model should be tested or explored through the proposed research design and methods and lastly revisions and reviews must be made and analyzed. Researchers, practitioners, and policy makers can use conceptual models to convey ideas to diverse audiences (Brady et al, 2020). The principles of the thematic analysis technique, such as coding of data, searching for themes, refining the themes, and reporting the findings, are relatable to other qualitative methods, such as discourse analysis Thematic analysis is a method to analyze qualitative data (Flick, 2022). In conclusion, to create a research concept model for a specific research study a theoretical foundation must be present. Meticulous research and supporting evidence that supports ethical and logical considerations is a must. The careful reading of chapter 21 in the book called Middle Range Theory for Nursing written by Mary Jane Smith provides the reader with all the tools to successfully embark on a specific concept model that will transition to research proposal.

References

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Smith, M. J., Liehr, P. R., & Carpenter, R. (2024). Middle range theory for nursing. Springer Publishing.

Brady, S. S., Brubaker, L., Fok, C. S., Gahagan, S., Lewis, C. E., Lewis, J., Lowder, J. L., Nodora, J., Stapleton, A., Palmer, M. H., & Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium (2020). Development of Conceptual Models to Guide Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy: Synthesizing Traditional and Contemporary Paradigms. Health promotion practice, 21(4), 510–524. https://doi.org/10.1177/152483991989086

Flick U. (2022). The Sage handbook of qualitative research design. Sage.