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Offers in-depth coverage of the development of the theories that guide nursing practice. Features chapters written by the original theorists, scholars, and nurses experienced in use of the theory in their practice. Presents 25 major theories, including... Meleis's Transition Theory Troutman-Jordan's Theory of Successful Aging Barrett's Theory of Power as Knowing Participation in Change Caring Theories by Madeleine M. Leininger, Jean Watson, Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer. Emphasizes the relevance of theory to practice with additional content online focused on the application of theory to research. Addresses how to implement theory-based practice. Includes a list of references for each theory in the book, complemented by comprehensive lists online.
The only nursing research and theory book with primary works by the original theorists! Noted nursing scholars explore the historical and contemporary theories that are the foundation of nursing practice today. The 5th Edition, continues to meet the needs of today’s students with an expanded focus on the middle range theories and practice models that link theory to clinical practice. You’ll explore the role of these theories in the real-world to see how they guide nursing practice.
"The authors introduce you to the theories and theorists who laid the foundations for contemporary nursing practice. Step by step, they show you how to study, analyze, and evaluate a theory and then apply it in practice. From Florence Nightingale's belief in the natural or inherent healing ability of human beings to Kathryn Kolcaba's theory of comfort, you'll explore the past, present, and future of nursing."--Back cover.
′I found the book to be fascinating and so thought provoking that it made me consider more carefully the text and prose to really understand what the author said. It is skilfully written, very readable and has implications for a wide range of people such as the undergraduate, practitioner, lecturer and researcher′ - Accident and Emergency Nursing Gaining self-awareness is a vital aspect of professional development for all who work in the caring professions. In nursing especially, the ability to evaluate oneself affects all areas of practice, including direct patient care, working relationships with colleagues and maintaining one′s own well-being in the often pressured environment of he...
Noted nursing scholars explore the historical and contemporary theories that are the foundation of nursing practice today. The 4th Edition of this popular book meets the needs of todays students with an expanded focus on the middle range theories and practice models that link theory to clinical practice.
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