Self-Care Nursing in a Multicultural Context / Edition 1

by Juliene G. Lipson, Nancy J. Steiger

Overview

This innovative book proceeds from the premise that self-care is a powerful philosophical, biological and psychological basis for nursing practice in a variety of settings. Cultural issues are stressed throughout the volume, especially in the section on cross-cultural communication and cultural influences on learning styles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803970557
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/13/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE: SELF-CARE IN NURSING PRACTICE
History and Philosophy of Self-Care
Theories Related to Self-Care
Culturally Congruent Self-Care and the Nursing Process
PART TWO: SELF-CARE PRINCIPLES
Self-Care in Health
Self-Care in Illness
Teaching Strategies
PART THREE: SELF-CARE PRACTICES
Nutrition
Activity, Rest, and Exercise
Stress Management
Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
Social Support and Self-Help Groups
Environmental and Community Self-Care
PART FOUR: THE FUTURE OF SELF-CARE
Implications for Education, Practice, and Research

Editorial Reviews

Shows nurses and other health care professionals how to teach clients to take care of themselves and when to seek professional care in health, chronic illness, and acute conditions, focusing on cross- cultural communication and cultural influences on learning styles. Reviews the history and philosophy of self-care in nursing practice, and offers chapters with discussion questions, summaries, and case examples on teaching strategies, nutrition, stress management, and environmental and community care. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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