In terms of advocating evidenced-based nursing practice,
it is essential that nursing theories are developed,
tested, and disseminated for practical use. Polit and Beck
(2012) described conceptual models as ideas assembled in
terms of their relevance to a common theme. Conceptual
models are more broad and abstract than theories. Fawcett
(2010) delineated nursing theory and nursing conceptual
model in the different contexts for which each is used.n