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Meleis defined mid-range theories as follows: Theories that have more limited scope, less abstraction, address specific pheonomena or concepts and reflect practice (administration, clinical, or teaching) are considered mid-range theories. The phenomena or concepts tend to cross different nursing fields and reflect a wide variety of nursing care situations. Examples are uncertainly, incontinence, social support, quality of life, and health as empowerment. (p. 18) Meleis, A. I. (1997). Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott. Submitted by Dr. Christina Sieloff