An analysis and evaluation of Caseys conceptual framework Original Research Article

In the United Kingdom a nursing model has been developed specifically to assist childrens nurses to work in partnership with children and their families [Casey, 1988. A partnership with child and family. Senior Nurse 8(4), 8–9.]. This model has been accepted and adopted widely in childrens units throughout the UK. However, the model has not undergone rigorous testing to determine its contribution to nursing theory, although other authors have since defined the concept of partnership in both scholarly and measurable ways. Analysis and evaluation of the Partnership Model of nursing reveals that the work is not a nursing model but is actually middle range theory according to Fawcetts analysis [Fawcett, 1995. Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing, 3rd ed. F.A. Davis, Philadelphia.] and evaluation of nursing models. Suggestions are offered regarding the future development of the work.