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Dictionary of nursing theory and research / Bethel Ann Powers & Thomas Knapp.

By: Powers, Bethel Ann, 1943-.
Contributor(s): Knapp, Thomas R, 1930-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York ; London : Springer, 2011Edition: 4th ed.Description: xv, 228 p. ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780826106650; 9780826106667.Subject(s): Nursing -- Research -- Dictionaries | Nursing Theory -- Dictionary -- English | Nursing Research -- Dictionary -- English | Health and Wellbeing | Reference works | NursingDDC classification: 610.7303 POW Summary: 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.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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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

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

CHOICE Review

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. This work, therefore, is unlikely to become outdated for many years to come. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. All libraries that support nurses' education and research at the lower-level undergraduate level and above. K. Bradley Bellevue Community College