Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research / Edition 4

by Bethel Ann Powers RN, PhD, Thomas Knapp EdD

Overview

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Praise for the previous edition:

This reference is valuable to scholars at all levels of nursing and is especially useful to researchers. . . . With this volume at hand consumers of research and theory will learn more easily and quickly.

Molly (Mickey) Dougherty, PhD, RN

Professor of Nursing, University of North Carolina

Editor, Nursing Research

What distinguishes this Dictionary from others are its attention to the diversity in inquiry and distinctively nursing 'takes' on key concepts in theory and research. This Dictionary will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both new and experienced researchers."

Margarete Sandelowski

Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The fourth edition of this classic dictionary for understanding traditional and new concepts in nursing theory and research encompasses the considerable changes that have occurred in the clinical health sciences since the previous edition was published. It includes updates and new references for entries from the previous edition, and information related to developing areas of research and practice. New content that reflects nursing priorities in research and theory development in the current interprofessional health care environment is featured. This book remains an invaluable reference for nursing students, researchers, theoreticians, and scholars.

Key features:

• Includes new and updated entries on developing national and international research trends, such as translational research, implementation science, and comparative effectiveness research
• Contains content related to high-priority research areas, such as biological and biobehavioral research, outcomes research, health services research, and participatory models of research
• Presents cross-references and citations from relevant multinational nursing and interdisciplinary literature sources
• Incorporates information based on the scrutiny of students and faculty to ensure utmost clarity

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826106650
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/10/2010
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Bethel Ann Powers RN, PhD, FSAA, FGSA is Professor of Nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Thomas R. Knapp, EdD, FAAN is Professor Emeritus of Education and Nursing at the University of Rochester and The Ohio State University.

Read an Excerpt

"This alphabetical dictionary of terms used in nursing research and nursing theory offers clear definitions—often in multiple paragraphs and sometimes ending with an example that further demonstrates the meaning of the term Cross-references are printed in boldface after the definitions with references that will lead the serious reader to delve more deeply into contextual use of the terms and concepts."—-CHOICE February 2006

"What distinguishes this Dictionary from others are its attention to the diversity in inquiry and distinctively nursing 'takes' on key concepts in theory and research. This Dictionary will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both new and experienced researchers." —— Margarete Sandelowski, Cary C. Boshamer Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"This alphabetical dictionary of terms used in nursing research and nursing theory offers clear definitions-often in multiple paragraphs and sometimes ending with an example that further demonstrates the meaning of the term. Cross-references are printed in boldface after the definitions. Powers (emer., Univ. of Rochester) and Knapp (Univ. of Rochester/Ohio State Univ.) offer descriptive definitions with references that will lead the serious reader to delve more deeply into the contextual use of the terms and concepts. Given the accolades for the second edition(1995), it might be expected that the definitions would rely on older references. Instead, the majority of the 17 pages of references supporting the text take readers to publications newer than 1995, with a significant number being as recent as 2004. The work, therefore, is unlikely to become outdated for many years to come. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All Libraries that support nurses' education and research at the lower-level undergraduate level and above."-K. Bradley. Bellevue Community College—-CHOICE February 2006

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Explanatory Notes
Alphabetical List of Entries
References

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This dictionary is probably the answer to the prayers of graduate students in many corners of the world. It is an urgently and much needed text that will complement all theory and research books....This book represents an important milestone in the language of nursing knowledge."
-Afaf I. Meleis, PhD, DrPS (HON), FAAN, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania

"This reference is valuable to scholars at all levels of nursing and is especially useful to researchers. Explanatory notes to guide the reader increase ease of use. The terms on philosophy and theory integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches to inquiry by covering the use terms by various authors. The range of terms is extensive and the value of many entries is enhanced by comments that place the term in historical context. Yet, the entries are succinct and clearly written. With this volume at hand consumers of research and theory will learn more easily and quickly."
—-Molly (Mickey) Dougherty, PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing, U. of N. Carolina; Editor, Nursing Research

"What distinguishes this Dictionary from others are its attention to the diversity in inquiry and distinctively nursing 'takes' on key concepts in theory and research. This Dictionary will be a welcome addition to the libraries of both new and experienced researchers."
—— Margarete Sandelowski, Cary C. Boshamer Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"The exceptional readabiliity and convenient size of this dictionary make it a wonderful companion to any nurse seeking to demystify the phenomena of nursing theory and research."—Nursing Research (review of previous edition)

An excellent collection of information essential to all nurses, not only those involved in research but also practicing nurses interested in innovation and change. Students at all academic levels will find it particularly useful. The definitions of terms are clear and accurate and the range of topics is comprehensive, with frequent cross-referencing and citations given from relevant literature."—Nursing Times (From a previous edition)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN (Slippery Rock University )
Description: This is the third edition of a reference dictionary for terminology related to nursing theory and nursing research. This is an excellent companion to all nursing research and nursing theory books. The previous edition was in 1995.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a reference source for terms commonly found in nursing research and nursing theory.
Audience: The target audience includes nurses involved in research and nursing students at all academic levels.
Features: The authors have clear and accurate definitions of terms related to nursing research and nursing theory. Entries are in boldface type, underlining is used for emphasis, and terms within entries are in italics. This edition contains, for example, entries related to evidence-based practice and Internet research. Examples and references have been also been updated.
Assessment: This book should provide a very useful reference for the target audience. It is intended as a reference to supplement nursing research and theory books; it is not a text of research and theory.

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