Nursing Theory

Utilization & Application
5. Revised Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-0-323-09189-3
Verlag: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Buch, Englisch, 488 Seiten, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 658 g

Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application, 5th Edition covers the development of nursing theory; the application of different nursing theories, models and philosophies; and the expansion of these practices with a look toward the future. This text provides the opportunity for students who have learned the background of nursing theory using the companion title, Nursing Theorists and Their Work, to apply what they have learned to actual nursing practice through various patient scenarios.
- Real-life case history examples included in application chapters promotes evidence-based practice and further demonstrates how a theory is used in practical situations.
- Consistent case history featuring the patient Debbie in every chapter and the nursing plan that follows help you apply philosophies, theories and models presented in the text.
- Critical thinking exercises provide a more application-based approach rather than just contemplation of theories presented.
- Chapters written by contributors who utilize the work offer a unique approach to using theory in practice.
- Nursing metaparadigm discussion illustrates the four center concepts with which the discipline is concerned to help you see the scope of concern for the profession.
- Logical organization presents content in three distinct parts.
- Glossary offers quick access to key terms throughout the text.
- Updated nursing application examples feature realistic scenarios that promote evidence-based practice. Scenarios have been updated using references to current literature and evidence-based clinical research.

- New information on the benefits and cautions associated with evidence-based practice, including a new discussion of "praxis," a dynamic process where theory and practice come together.

- Updated critical thinking exercises reflect the role of the nursing professional and advanced nursing practice, encouraging a higher level of thinking regarding the integration of theory and practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alligood, Martha Raile, PhD, RN, ANEF

Alligood, Martha Raile

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Ausbildung in der Pflege
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Krankenpflege
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Pflegeforschung, Pflegemanagement

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: CONCEPTUALIZATION

- The Nature of Knowledge Needed for Nursing Practice

- Nursing Models: Normal Science for Nursing Practice

- Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Critical Thinking Structures

- Philosophies, Models, and Theories: Moral Obligations

PART II: APPLICATION

Section 1: Nursing Philosophies

- Nightingale's Philosophy in Nursing Practice

- Watson's Philosophy in Nursing Practice

- Benner's Philosophy in Nursing Practice

Section 2: Nursing Models

- Johnson's Behavioral System Model in Nursing Practice

- King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice

- Levine's Conservation Model in Nursing Practice

- Neuman's Systems Model in Nursing Practice

- Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory in Nursing Practice

- Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings in Nursing Practice

- Roy's Adaptation Model in Nursing Practice

Section 3: Nursing Theories

- Orlando's Nursing Process Theory in Nursing Practice

- Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory in Nursing Practice

- Mercer's Becoming a Mother Theory in Nursing Practice

- Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality in Nursing Practice

- Parse's Theory of Human Becoming in Nursing Practice

- Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness in Nursing Practice

PART III: EXPANSION

- Areas for Further Development of Theory-Based Nursing Practice

- Nursing Philosophies, Models, and Theories: A Focus on the Future

Glossary

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Alligood, Martha Raile
Martha Raile Alligood is professor emeritus at East Carolina University College of Nursing in Greenville, NC, where she was the Director of the Nursing PhD program. She is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory and she is also the author of another Elsevier title, Nursing Theory: Utilization and Application, 5th edition which is a companion to this title. This title will not be revised due to low sales.