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Elsevier Nursing Theorists and Their Work by Martha Raile Alligood
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. Table of Contents : UNIT I: EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORETICAL WORKS1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History and Significance2. Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance3. History of Nursing Science4. Theory Development Process5. The Structure and Analysis of Specialized Nursing KnowledgeUNIT II: NURSING PHILOSOPHIES6. Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing7. Watson's Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring8. Theory of Bureaucratic Caring9. Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice10. Philosophy of Caring11. Theory of Caritative CaringUNIT III: NURSING MODELS12. The Conservation Model13. Unitary Human Beings14. Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing15. Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment16. Systems Model17. Adaptation Model18. Behavioral System ModelUNIT IV: NURSING THEORIES19. The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice20. Transitions Theory21. Health Promotion Model22. Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality23. Health as Expanding Consciousness24. Humanbecoming25. Modeling and Role-Modeling26. Symphonological Bioethical TheoryUNIT V: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES27. Maternal Role Attainment-Becoming a Mother28. Uncertainty in Illness Theory29. Self-Transcendence Theory30. Theory of Illness Trajectory31. Theory of Chronic Sorrow32. The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery33. Theory of Comfort34. Postpartum Depression Theory35. Theory of Caring36. Peaceful End-of-Life TheoryUNIT VI: FUTURE OF NURSING THEORY37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory