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Find the thinking of 39 leading nursing theorists in one comprehensive text! Nursing Theorists and Their Work, 10th Edition provides a clear, in-depth look at nursing theories of historical and international significance. Each chapter presents a key nursing theory or philosophy, showing how systematic theoretical evidence can enhance decision making, professionalism, and quality of care. Lead author Martha Raile Alligood is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. A classic in the field of nursing theory, this text uses objective critiques, case studies, and critical thinking activities to bridge the gap between nursing theory and application.
Scholars specializing in the work of a specific nursing theorist write each theorist chapter, often having worked closely with the theorists, to provide the most accurate and complete information. Case studies at the end of each theorist chapter put the theory into a larger perspective, demonstrating how it can be applied to practice. Critical thinking activities at the end of each theorist chapter help you understand the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical situations. Diagrams and graphics help you to visualize and better understand abstract concepts and theories. History of nursing theory development includes its significance to the discipline and practice of the nursing profession. Brief summary sections in theorist chapters enhance comprehension and make it easier to review for tests. Major Concepts & Definitions box in each theorist chapter outlines a theory’s most significant ideas and clarifies vocabulary. Points for Further Study section at the end of each chapter indicates sources of additional information. References at the end of theorist chapters list the author’s primary and secondary sources of information.
NEW theorists, chapter authors, and case studies provide research and expertise from countries across the world.
NEW references and bibliographies demonstrate the ever-increasing use of nursing theory globally."
UNIT I: EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORETICAL WORKS 1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance 2. Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance 3. History of Nursing Science 4. Theory Development Process 5. The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing Knowledge UNIT II: NURSING PHILOSOPHIES 6. Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing 7. Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring 8. Theory of Bureaucratic Caring 9. Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice 10. Philosophy of Caring 11. Theory of Caritative Caring UNIT III: NURSING MODELS 12. The Conservation Model 13. Unitary Human Beings 14. Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing 15. Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment 16. Systems Model 17. Adaptation Model 18. Behavioral System Model UNIT IV: NURSING THEORIES 19. The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice 20. Transitions Theory 21. Health Promotion Model 22. Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality 23. Health as Expanding Consciousness 24. Humanbecoming 25. Modeling and Role-Modeling 26. Symphonological Bioethical Theory UNIT V: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES 27. Maternal Role Attainment-Becoming a Mother 28. Uncertainty in Illness Theory 29. Self-Transcendence Theory 30. Theory of Illness Trajectory 31. Theory of Chronic Sorrow 32. The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery 33. Theory of Comfort 34. Postpartum Depression Theory 35. Theory of Caring 36. Peaceful End-of-Life Theory UNIT VI: FUTURE OF NURSING THEORY 37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory
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.
