Martha Rogers:sci.of Unitary Hum.beings

Martha Rogers envisions nursing as a compassionate concern for maintaining and promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for and rehabilitating the sick. Her theory, the Science of Unitary Human Beings, with its high respect for the individual, identifies the phenomena that is the center of nursing purpose, the person as a unified whole. Clearly summarizing the nursing theory of Martha Rogers, this fascinating booklet includes its origins, underlying assumptions, major concepts and propositions, and examples of its applications to practice and research. It presents in a clear, concise manner a model of nursing that is the basis for explication of other nursing conceptualizations. This fact-filled booklet is essential reading for undergraduate students and professionals in nursing and allied health. About the series: "Designed to provide a concise description of the conceptual frameworks and theories in nursing which have emerged in the last quarter century. Though short and succinct, they provide a useful overall view for those studying or actively involved in nursing as well as for those interested in the profession and its development. . . . A highly recommended series." --Journal of the Institute of Health Education "Slim, yet a wealth of information is contained within their pages. The most difficult of issues is articulated in a manner which enlightens rahter than clouds understanding. King's model is notoriously difficult to explain to beginners, but Evans does so magnificently." --Nursing TimesLutjens, Louette R. is the author of 'Martha Rogers:sci.of Unitary Hum.beings' with ISBN 9780803945784 and ISBN 0803945787.