Paterson and Zderad: Humanistic Nursing Theory

by Nancy O'Connor

Book Overview

Nursing is placed within a humanistic framework in Paterson and Zderad′s theory, which defines nursing as a nurturing response aimed at well-being. Three constructs of nursing, which describe the why and how of nursing practice, are identified: comfort′, clinical′ and all-at-once′.

In this volume, O′Connor explores the origin of the theory and its underlying assumptions. She also examines the major concepts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803944896
• ISBN13: 9780803944893
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"