Theories, models, and frameworks used in nursing health policy dissertations: A scoping reviewGazarian, P., Ballout, S., Heelan-Fancher, L., & Sundean, L. J. (2020). Theories, models, and frameworks used in nursing health policy dissertations: A scoping review. Applied Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151234
This peer-reviewed publication presents a clear overview of the role of theories and conceptual frameworks as the foundation for dissertations. It can serve as a useful resource for your critique of a published dissertation.