This book provides the definitive account of the Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing, including in-depth discussion of its conceptual development, its place within the wider body of nursing theory and a critique of its application in practice. The book will conclude with a wider discussion of the place of this model for nursing in the face of ongoing challenges in both nursing and health care throughout the world.
Key Features
Authoritative and complete account of the most influential nursing model in the UK and one of the most influential in the world.Thorough exploration of aspects of theory which go beyond textbook explorations to date
Authorsown assessment of the models use in practice and its place in future nursing development a unique set of insights.
Author Information
By Nancy Roper, MPhil, RGN, RSCN, RNT; Winifred W. Logan, MA, DNS(Educ), RGN, RNT and Alison J. Tierney, BSc(SocScNurs), PhD, RGN
Preface. Foreword. Introduction. Nursing models. The Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing. Application and critique of the model. The role of models in shaping nursings future. References.
"This new and easy to read text will be a key accompaniment to The Elements of Nursing, of interest to all nurses exploring The Roper Logan Tierney model or alternative nursing models. It will be essential reading for nursing students." Leslie Gelling, Nurse Researcher, University of Cambridge