Advancing King's Systems Framework and Theory of Nursing
The research, practice, and philosophy of today's nursing are predicated on an understanding and appreciation of the origins and development of its major theories. Based on renowned theorist Imogene King's powerful doctrine, this compelling volume defines the history of her work, assesses its present status, and envisions its future applications and development. The volume begins with a philosophical overview by King herself; next, prominent international contributors describe specific...
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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. Booknews 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)
ForewordAcknowledgments1From Conceptual Frameworks to Nursing Knowledge32A Systems Framework for Nursing143The Theory of Goal Attainment234A Systems View of Health355Development of a Theory of Departmental Power466King's Interacting Systems and Empathy667The Concept of Space in King's Systems Framework: Its Implications for Nursing798Family Health as Derived From King's Framework979Toward a Theory of Families, Children, and Chronic Illness10910Using King's Interacting Systems Framework for Research on Parents of Children With Neural Tube Defect12611Defining the Health of a Social System Within Imogene King's Framework13712Using Health, Personal, and Interpersonal System Concepts Within the King's Systems Framework to Explore Perceived Health Status During the Menopause Transition14713Implementing Nursing Diagnoses Within the Context of King's Conceptual Framework16114Integration of King's Framework Into Nursing Practice17615Using King's Systems Framework to Explore Family Health in the Families of the Young Chronically Mentally Ill19216Theory of Goal Attainment: Application to Adult Orthopedic Nursing20917Perceptual Congruency Between Clients and Nurses: Testing King's Theory of Goal Attainment22318Use of King's Theory of Goal Attainment to Promote Adolescents' Health Behavior23919Analyzing Nurse-Patient Interactions in Japan25120Goal Attainment in Short-Term Group Psychotherapy Settings: Clinical Implications for Practice26121Focusing on King's Theory and Systems Framework in Education by Using an Experiential Learning Model: A Challenge to Improve the Quality of Nursing Care27822Implementation of Theory-Based Nursing Practice29423Theory of Goal Attainment in the Context of Organizational Structure30524Theory-Based Practice in the Emergency Department31725State of the Science and Future Directions327Index335About the Authors351
\ BooknewsResearchers 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)\ \
