Advancing King's Systems Framework and Theory of Nursing

This volume, based on the work of Imogene King, makes a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science. It begins with a philosophical overview by King herself after which prominent international contributors describe specific implementations of King's theory. The progression of knowledge in the field nursing science is evaluated and the volume culminates with suggestions for further exploration and refinement.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

This volume, based on the work of Imogene King, makes a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science. It begins with a philosophical overview by King herself after which prominent international contributors describe specific implementations of King's theory. The progression of knowledge in the field nursing science is evaluated and the volume culminates with suggestions for further exploration and refinement.

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Researchers and practicing nurses from the US, Canada, Japan, and Sweden describe how they apply the theoretical framework for nursing constructed by Imogene M. King to the care of adults, children, and families. King herself contributes chapters on the systems framework and the theory of goal attainment. Others discuss departmental power, empathy, the health of a social system, and health status during the menopause transition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Frey, Maureen A., PhD (Univ of Michigan); Sieloff, Christina L., BSN, MSN (Wayne State Univ)

The contributors represent the specialties of clinical nursing. Most are from hospitals and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Tennessee at Knoxville, Wayne State Univ, and Vanderbilt Univ.