Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress

By Afaf Ibrahim Meleis

Book Overview

This definitive text demonstrates the connection between theoretical nursing and nursing practice, and shows how research is related to both. From Nightingale to the present, the author traces the work of major theorists through a description and analysis of the theory along with a critique and test of the theory. Coverage also includes: the processes and strategies used to develop theory; the most accepted criteria used to analyze and critique theory; and discussion on the use of theory to enhance the nursing profession. Four new chapters provide students with the most current information on the development of concepts and theory and metatheory: "A Nursing Perspective, Patterns of Knowing: The Syntax of the Discipline, Strategies for Concept Development, " and "On Practical Wisdom." Bibliographies and reference lists have been expanded to include writings through early 1996, and incorporate contemporary philosophical discussions and interpretive approaches to knowledge development.""""

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0397552599
• ISBN13: 9780397552597
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 665 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book on professional research in health care

Theoretical Nursing is not only well written and researched - it's also very readable. Its significance goes well beyond epistemological issues related to nursing. The author does a great job of balancing breadth and depth of the very appropriately chosen topics. Concepts are readily applicable to other disciplines and leave enough room for critical evaluation. The bibliography is excellent.