Madeleine Leininger

by Reynolds, Cheryl L.; Leininger, Madeleine

• ISBN13: 9780803950979
• ISBN10: 0803950977
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1993-10-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

Madeleine Leininger's theory of culture care is a powerful yet practical philosophy which focuses on generating knowledge related to the care of people from different cultures. The authors illustrate this important theory and show the different cultural factors that influence illness, wellness, and ways clients maintain their wellness--or become ill. Leininger's model is unique in that it suggests that the nurse assess the patient's need and determine intervention according to their culture and lifeways. Beginning with an overview of the theory and its origins, this book presents the assumptions underlying the theory; the major concepts of the meta-paradigm of nursing, including the nursing process; propositions of the conceptual model; examples for application to practice and research; and a bibliography, including classic works, critiques, and research. Madeleine Leininger is essential reading for nursing students and advanced students and nurses who desire a quick overview.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Biosketch of the Nurse Theorist

Philosophical Inquiry

Implications for Nursing

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