Nursing Theorists and Their Work

by Martha Raile Alligood RN, PhD, ANEF

Overview

The most comprehensive of its kind, this classic resource in the field of nursing theory provides an in-depth look at 49 theorists of historical, international, and significant importance. Each chapter features a clear, consistent presentation of a key nursing philosophy or theory. Case studies and critical thinking activities help bridge the gap between theory and application.

• A case study at the end of each theorist chapter puts the theory into a larger perspective, helping you understand how the information can be applied to practice.
• A Major Concepts & Definitions box in each theorist chapter outlines and summarizes the theory’s most significant ideas and clarifies content-specific vocabulary.
• Each theorist chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography outlining numerous primary and secondary sources of information ideal for research projects.
• Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each theorist chapter challenge you to process the theory presented and apply it to personal and hypothetical practice situations.
• Introductory chapters provide you with a strong foundation in the history and philosophy of science, logical reasoning, and the theory development process.
• Diagrams for theories help you visualize and better understand inherently abstract concepts.
• Each theorist chapter is written by a scholar specializing in that particular theorist’s work — often an individual who has worked closely with the theorist.
• Most chapters have been reviewed and edited by the theorist for currency and accuracy, further validating the accounts set forth in the text.
• Theorist birth (and if applicable, death) dates help you place each individual into a time context.

• A new chapter introduces the theorist Afaf Meleis and covers her Transition Theory that has helped shape the theoretical development of nursing.
• Points for further study at the end of each chapter direct you to assets available for additional information.
• Need to know information is highlighted in at-a-glance summary boxes throughout to help you quickly review key concepts.
• Personal quotes from the theorists help you gain insight and make each complex theory more memorable.
• Updated references include only published works to ensure accuracy and credibility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323757027
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/21/2021
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	624
Sales rank:	557,541
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 THEORIES

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

Hildegard E. Peplau * Faye Glenn Abdellah * Ernestine Wiedenbach * Lydia Hall * Virginia Henderson * Joyce Travelbee * Kathryn E. Barnard * Evelyn Adam * Nancy Roper, Winifred W. Logan, and Alison J. Tierney *Ida Jean (Orlando) Pelletier

UNIT II. PHILOSOPHIES

6. Nightingale—Modern Nursing
7. Jean Watson—Philosophy and Science of 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 Rogers—Unitary Human Beings
14. Dorothea E. Orem—Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
15. Imogene King—Interacting Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment
16. Betty Newman—Systems Model
17. Sr. Callista Roy—Adaptation Model
18. Dorothy Johnson—Behavioral Systems 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 Meleis: Transition Theory —NEW!
21. Nola Pender—Health Promotion
22. Madeline Leininger—Culture Care: Diversity and Universality Theory
23. Margaret Newman—Health as Expanding Consciousness
24. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse—Human Becoming
25. Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, Mary Ann Swain Modeling and Role
26. Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted: Symphonological Bioethical Theory

UNIT V. MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES

27. Ramona Mercer—Maternal Role Attainment
28. Merle Mishel—Uncertainty in Illness
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: 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

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Vicki Ann Moss, DNSc, MS, BSN, RN (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description: The authors identify and discuss the works of 51 major nurse theorists of historical and international importance as well as others who have used their work in theoretical publications.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an in-depth, comprehensive reference of the major nurse theorists and their works. According to the editors, it is a tribute to the theorists' works.
Audience: The audience is nurses and nursing students at all educational levels.
Features: The 37 chapters are grouped into six units that cover the evolution of nursing theories, philosophies, nursing models, nursing theories, middle range theories, and future of nursing theory. Each chapter follows the same framework, which promotes consistency. An extensive bibliography is included for the works of each theorist, identifying primary and secondary sources. Critical thinking activities are included, as well as case studies, points for further study, and web sites.
Assessment: This is a comprehensive resource on the nurse theorists, and the consistent framework used for each chapter makes comparisons and contrasts easy to make. Each theorist's chapter begins with a picture, which lends a personal touch, and the extensive bibliography and web sites are added bonuses. This is a must-have for any nursing scholar.

Doody's Review Service

This book serves as a model or a paridigm: it represents the notion of theory to students, and provides an induction into what, for the nursing literature, counts as theoretical discourse.

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