Nursing Theorists and Their Work

by Alligood, Martha Raile; Tomey, Ann Marriner, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780323056410
• ISBN10: 0323056415
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-28
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

The most comprehensive of its kind, this classic resource in the field of nursing theory provides an in-depth look at 49 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies and critical thinking activities help bridge the gap between theory and application. A case study at the end of each theorist chapter puts the theory into a larger perspective, helping you understand how the information can be applied to practice.A Major Concepts & Definitions box in each theorist chapter outlines and summarizes the theory's most significant ideas and clarifies content-specific vocabulary.Each theorist chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography outlining numerous primary and secondary sources of information ideal for research projects.Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter challenge you to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations.Introductory chapters provide you with a strong foundation in the history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the theory development process.Diagrams for theories help you visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts.Each theorist chapter is written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorist's work - often an individual who has worked closely with the theorist.Most chapters have been reviewed and edited by the theorist for currency and accuracy, further validating the accounts set forth in the text.Theorist birth (and if applicable, death) dates help you place each individual into a time context. A new chapter introduces the theorist Afaf Meleis and covers her Transition Theory that has helped shape the theoretical development of nursing.Points for further study at the end of each chapter direct you to assets available for additional information.Need to know information is highlighted in at-a-glance summary boxes throughout to help you quickly review key concepts.Personal quotes from the theorists help you gain insight and make each complex theory more memorable.Updated references include only published works to ensure accuracy and credibility.

Table of Contents

Evolution Of Nursing Theories

Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History, Significance and Analysis

History and Philosophy of Science

Logical Reasoning

Theory Development Process

Theorists of Historical Significance

Philosophies

Nightingale-Modern Nursing

Jean Watson-Philosophy and Science of Caring

Theory of Bureaucratic Caring

Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice

Philosophy of Caring

Theory of Caritative Caring

Nursing Models

Myra Estrin Levine-The Conservation Model

Martha Rogers-Unitary Human Beings

Dorothea E. Orem-Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing

Imogene King-Interacting Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment

Betty Newman-Systems Model

Sr. Callista Roy-Adaptation Model

Dorothy Johnson-Behavioral Systems Model

Nursing Theories

The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice

Transition Theory -NEW!

Nola Pender-Health Promotion

Madeline Leininger-Culture Care: Diversity and Universality Theory

Margaret Newman-Health as Expanding Consciousness

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse-Human Becoming

Mary Ann Swain Modeling and Role

Symphonological Bioethical Theory

Middle Range Theories

Ramona Mercer-Maternal Role Attainment

Merle Mishel-Uncertainty in Illness

Self-Transcendence Theory

Theory of Illness Trajectory

Theory of Chronic Sorrow

Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery

Katherine Kolcaba-Theory of Comfort

Postpartum Depression Theory

Theory of Caring

Peaceful End of Life Theory

Future Of Nursing Theory

State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory

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