Theory Evaluation on Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment

**Use Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment for this paper**
1. Include a discussion of whether/how the theory of goal attainment appears to be accurate/valid based on empirical testing of the theory of goal attainment
2. Discuss the generalizability of the theory of goal attainment
3. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory of goal attainment
4. Discuss whether/how the theory of goal attainment is congruent with current nursing standards and current nursing interventions or therapeutics.
5. Explain whether/how the theory of goal attainment is relevant socially and cross-culturally.
6. Describe how the theory of goal attainment might contribute to the discipline of nursing.
Secondary sources such as, textbooks, literature reviews, systematic reviews, dissertations and concept analyses are NOT to be used. Only primary sources and empirical research articles are to be used for this assignment.

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Theory Evaluation on Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment
The theory of goal attainment developed by Imogene King states that the nursing profession is one that is built on the process of action, reaction, and perception. The nurse and the client exchange information on their views of the nursing situation to help in the achievement of a common goal, such as good patient outcomes. Imogene’s theory is a valid middle range theory because it focuses on the interactions of the interpersonal, personal, and social systems (McQueen…