Nursing Theorists and Their Work

by Martha Raile Alligood RN, PhD, ANEF

Overview

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323757027
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/21/2021
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

UNIT I:

EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORETICAL WORKS

1. Introduction to Nursing Theory: Its History, Significance, and Analysis
2. History and Philosophy of Science
3. Theory Development Process
4. The Structure of Specialized Nursing Knowledge
5. Nursing Theorists of Historical Significance

UNIT II: NURSING PHILOSOPHIES

6. Florence Nightingale: Modern Nursing
7. Jean Watson: Watson’s Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring
8. Marilyn Anne Ray: Theory of Bureaucratic Caring
9. Patricia Benner: Caring, Clinical Wisdom, and Ethics in Nursing Practice
10. Kari Martinsen: Philosophy of Caring
11. Katie Eriksson: Theory of Caritative Caring

UNIT III: NURSING MODELS

12. Myra Estrin Levine: The Conservation Model
13. Martha E. Rogers: Unitary Human Beings
14. Dorothea E. Orem: Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
15. Imogene M. King: Conceptual System and Middle Range Theory of Goal Attainment
16. Betty Neuman: Systems Model
17. Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model
18. Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model

UNIT IV: NURSING THEORIES

19. Anne Boykin and Savina O. Schoenhofer: The Theory of Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice
20. Afaf Ibrahim Meleis: Transitions Theory NEW!
21. Nola J. Pender: Health Promotion Model
22. Madeline M. Leininger: Culture Care Theory of Diversity and Universality
23. Margaret A. Newman: Health as Expanding Consciousness
24. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse: Humanbecoming
25. Helen C. Erickson, Evelyn M. Tomlin, Mary Ann P. Swain: Modeling and Role-Modeling
26. Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory

UNIT V: MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES

27. Ramona T. Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment: Becoming a Mother
28. Merle Mishel: Uncertainty in Illness Theory
29. Pamela G. Reed: Self-Transcendence Theory
30. Carolyn L. Wiener and Marilyn J. Dodd: Theory of Illness Trajectory
31. Georgene Gaskill Eakes, Mary Lermann Burke, and Margaret A. Hainsworth: Theory of Chronic Sorrow
32. Phil Barker: The Tidal Model of Mental Health Recovery
33. Katherine Kolcaba: Theory of Comfort
34. Cheryl Tatano Beck: Postpartum Depression Theory
35. Kristen M. Swanson: Theory of Caring
36. Cornelia M. Ruland and Shirley M. Moore: Peaceful End of Life Theory

UNIT VI: FUTURE OF NURSING THEORY

37. State of the Art and Science of Nursing Theory

Index 

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…examines 31 theories focusing on multiple concepts vital to nursing theory…. [C]ohesively compares and contrasts nursing theorists’ work by ensuring that concepts are laid out in a systematic approach…. The editor is the director of a nursing PhD program, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, and is known nationally and internationally for her expertise in nursing theory. This book focuses on nursing philosophies, models, middle-range theories, and perspectives on the status of the art and science of nursing theory. The chapters have major concepts and definitions sections that assist in the focus of terms,…summaries, case studies, and critical thinking activities [are] available to the learners and educators to further engage with the material,…[and] figures and tables are incorporated seamlessly and assist in the acquisition of knowledge…. [A]ny level of learner will find this book useful.” — ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Autumn Leigh Cole, DNP (Winona State University)

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