Discuss the components of the Conceptual-Theoretical-Empirical structure and how it supports the development of nursing knowledge. Provide references.

Identify the C-T-E structure in the following two articles:

The Conceptual Framework is the overall Framework/Grand Theory/Model (may be terms used Synonymously) which is more abstract and from which is developed the Middle Range Theory. The Middle Range Theory is given a name related to the Clinical Problem/Phenomena of Interest and Identifies the Concepts/Variables that will be examined statistically. 

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