The Roy Adaptation Model
Roy, Sister Callista; Andrews, Heather
ISBN 10: 0130384976 ISBN 13: 9780130384973
Published by Pearson, 2008
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Synopsis:
A thoroughly revised and updated book, this definitive new edition reflects the latest advances in the popular Roy Adaptation Model, one of the most widely implemented nursing theories. Compact and consistent, this book focuses on the essentials of nursing practice and theory while integrating the conceptual framework of the Model into contemporary practice. Standardized nursing NANDA diagnoses are used consistently throughout the book. New case studies are included in all adaptive mode chapters.
From the Back Cover:
This long-awaited new edition presents the latest advances in the Roy Adaptation Model, one of the most widely accepted nursing theories, in the words of the theorist herself, Sister Callista Roy.
Features
- Maintains the essential concepts of the model while explaining new developments;
- Places new developments in the context of contemporary issues of health care delivery
- Expands and clarifies the theoretical basis of each adaptive model
- Provides separate chapters for each adaptive mode at the group level
- Expands applications to practice, using case studies, for each step of the nursing process
New to this Edition
This edition incorporates significant changes in both content and organization.
- Adaptive mode chapters are reorganized.
- Compensatory process and compromised process chapters include new content.
- Material on adaptive processes of groups is presented in a separate section.
- The nursing process within each chapter is based on the theoretical content of each adaptive mode.
- Further explanation of Roy’s philosophical and scientific assumptions for the 21st century and the addition of cultural assumptions are new to this edition.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Roy Adaptation Model
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition