Nursing research and theory

Once considered to be a lesser pedagogical method, the case study is indeed a powerful, in-depth tool with which to examine evidence-based practice around patient care, family dynamics, professional roles, and organizational systems.

Delivers all information required for the Theoretical Foundations of Nursing courseBy embracing the major conceptual and theoretical contributions to nursing research that are outside of traditional nursing theory, this book serves as a vital resource for nurse researchers, and one that is indispensable for doctoral nursing students embarking on their dissertations.

"e;This wonderful and informative resource provides a definitive base of information for those engaged in clinical inquiry.

"e;As expected, this book is complex but it is also engaging, thought-provoking, and exciting because it helps nurses and other readers think deeply about meeting the needs of patients at their most vulnerable moments.

Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring (Caritas) is now used in approximately 300 health care institutions in the United States and other institutions worldwide.

Meticulously compiled to serve the specific needs of APRNs and nurse executives engaged in doctoral-level research, this text provides evidence-based and practice-based scholarly methods not traditionally taught in PhD or DNP programs.

"e;It is very exciting to see all of these studies compiled in one book.

"e;This book is of value to nurses at all levels of their career.

"e;Phenomenology recognizes that.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!

Confidently navigate the DNP proposal process with proven strategies, practical tools, and expert tips for success.

Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health has been designed to help the student and newly qualified health care professional to familiarise themselves with the key theoretical frameworks underpinning the field of children and young people's mental health.

Learning disabilities and mental health: a nursing perspective provides an evidence-based perspective on care of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems.

Intermediate care comprises strategies which allow early discharge from acute care, prevent admission or re-admission to acute care and avoid bed-blocking in both acute and long-term residential care.

Dual Diagnosis Nursing The increasing number of individuals with co-existing substance misuse and psychiatric disorders presents a key challenge to mental health and addiction nurses.

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Field of Knowledge provides an analytical and critical introduction to the current state of knowledge in psychiatric and mental health nursing in the UK.

Older People and Mental Health Nursing provides an evidence-based guide to caring for the growing number of older people with mental health issues.

Research is an integral component of any undergraduate healthcare course, and is also vital for continuing professional development (CPD).

Nursing research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of clinical supervision, but there remains uncertainty as to what facets of clinical supervision are potent in realising effectiveness.

First published in 1997, The nursing and health care fields are developing rapidly.

First published in 1997, The nursing and health care fields are developing rapidly.

First published in 1997, this volume responds to the rapidly developing fields of nursing and health care fields and explores the meaning of nursing and the nurse-patient relationship through looking at the effects of a nurse's personality, approach and understanding as being therapeutic for the patient's experience.

First published in 1997, this volume responds to the rapidly developing fields of nursing and health care fields and explores the meaning of nursing and the nurse-patient relationship through looking at the effects of a nurse's personality, approach and understanding as being therapeutic for the patient's experience.

Nurses are constantly involved with projects; staff nurses develop plans of care, nurse managers determine projected staffing patterns, staff development instructors create courses, informatics nurses implement software applications.

Most specialist mental health care is provided by nurses who use face to face helping skills with a wide range of people in a variety of contexts.

This popular and groundbreaking book was the first of its kind to focus on providing mental health nurses with the core knowledge of the physical health issues that they need for their work.

Out with the old and in with the new!

Mental health nurses need to work within the law to ensure good, legal care for their patients, while at the same time being guided by appropriate values.

This ground-breaking and accessible book is the ideal resource for trainee and qualified mental health nurses looking for a guide to the main psychological therapies and interventions available in practice.

This is a modern multi-disciplinary text confronting a complex age and journey into recovery.

"e;An extremely informative and useable book covering many aspects of communication .

"e;Taylor reveals how reflection and contemplation creatively welds the everyday working day world to a myriad of cultural, ethical, moral and managerial challenges.

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Learn how to evaluate and apply health sciences research with this beginner's guide!

Nursing success begins with the fundamentals!

A unique "e;mentor in a pocket"e; handbook covering one of the most important trends in nursing todayFrom the co-creator of the Model for Change to Evidence-Based Practice comes the first portable guide to evidence-based practice for direct care nurses in any healthcare setting.

A unique "e;mentor in a pocket"e; handbook covering the most emotionally-trying experience nurses faceFrom a world recognized expert on care for the dying, comes the first pocket-sized reference for generalist nurses on palliative care.

Update includes content to help students complete the DNP Project!

First Edition a 2013 Doody's Core Title and AJN Book of the Year Award Winner!

"e;It is very exciting to see all of these studies compiled in one book.

This text is an accessible and clinically practical guide to medicines management in mental health for all student nurses and professionals.

When 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse's training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later - one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses.

When 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse's training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later - one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses.

An accessible illustrated compendium of over 1000 topics in intensive care and acute medicine, arranged alphabetically for easy reference.

The author of this book believes passionately in the National Health Service and through his work offers the government recommendations for how its reform process can be saved from failure.

Situating public health within its social, environmental and political context, this book looks to the future through a realistic analysis of policy frameworks, effective interventions and robust measurement and evaluation.

This book brings together a variety of the best papers from an international research symposium on organisational behaviour in healthcare.

In order to provide sound, person-centred care, mental health nursing students need a thorough understanding of theory alongside the ability to translate this knowledge into practice.