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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Jul 23.
Published in final edited form as: Cancer Nurs. 2009 Mar–Apr;32(2):90–106. doi: 10.1097/01.NCC.0000339261.06442.7d

Table 4.

Summary and Comparison of Theories, Models, and Frameworks

SWD Model Brief Synopsis Physiological
Components
Psychological
Components
Behavioral
Components
Primary Biobehavioral Model of Altered Dysregulation in Circadian Systems SWD manifested as circadian dysregulation X X
Primary Spielman’s Three-Factor Model Predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors interact in insomnia X X X
Primary Adapted Two-Process Model of Sleep Regulation (adapted) Process S and process C drive sleep and wakefulness X X X
Secondary Model of Quality of Life Sleep as part of physical well-being, 1 of 4 quality of life domains X X
Secondary Model of Symptom Management Symptom experience, symptom management and symptom outcomes are related X X X
Secondary Neuroendocrine-Based Regulatory Fatigue Model Describes mechanisms of wake disturbances (fatigue) X X
Secondary Orem’s Self-care Deficit Theory of Nursing SWD potentially impact self-care abilities X X X
Secondary Piper’s Integrated Fatigue Model Sleep as one of several factors influencing fatigue X X X
Secondary Psychobiological model of hot flashes Sleep disturbances as outcome of menopausal hot flashes X
Secondary Roy Adaptation Model Sleep as physiological mode of adaptation X X
Secondary Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms—adapted Physiological, psychological, and situational factors influence sleep and other symptoms that negatively affect performance status X X X

Abbreviation: SWD, sleep wake disturbances.