Characteristics of theory
• The concept of illness adaptation, using interventions, and the evaluation of nursing interventions are interrelated.
• Concepts are sequential and logical and can be used to explain the consequences of nursing action.
• Levine’s theory is easy to use and elements are easily comprehensible.
• Levine’s idea can be tested and hypothesis can be derived from them.
• The principle of conservation are specific enough to be testable
• Levine’s idea have not yet been widely researched.
• Levine's theory has been applied in surgical settings.
• Levine’s ideas are consistent with other theories, laws and principles particularly those from the humanities and sciences