The Burford NDU Model: Caring in Practice
The Burford Nursing Development Unit Holistic Model offers a conceptually radical alternative to 'traditional' models, emphasizing the nurse-patient relationship, which is considered essential for therapeutic nursing. This has led to questions as to whether aspects of psychosocial care is adequately framed within the nursing process format or whether it can in fact be continued by 'other' nurses. Part One of this book describes the original philosophy behind this innovative model and how it...
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The Burford Nursing Development Unit Holistic Model offers a conceptually radical alternative to 'traditional' models, emphasizing the nurse-patient relationship, which is considered essential for therapeutic nursing. This has led to questions as to whether aspects of psychosocial care is adequately framed within the nursing process format or whether it can in fact be continued by 'other' nurses. Part One of this book describes the original philosophy behind this innovative model and how it was adapted for use. Part Two outlines the practical use of the model in the form of case studies, using critical analysis to test its current validity. Its use is also compared against previous models.
Foreword; Part One: A philosophical basis for nursing practice; Burford's philosophy for practice; Part Two: Caring as mutual empowerment; Discovering the art of nursing: using the model in practice at Burford; Just following care? Reflections of associate nurses in using the BNDU model; The BNDU model at Oxford Community Hospital; Applying the BNDU model in an acute/medical unit; Using the BNDU model in the community; Julia Farr Nursing Development Unit: a model for practice; The view from inside
