Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research, Third Edition [Paperback]

Bethel Ann Powers RN PhD (Author), Thomas R. Knapp EdD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0826117740 | ISBN-13: 978-0826117748 | Publication Date: July 28, 2005 | Edition: 3

An essential reference, particularly for students who encounter nursing theory and research courses in their educational programs....In her foreword...Afaf Meleis states that it is the answer to a graduate student's prayers. I would certainly agree, and I would add that experienced researchers and theoreticians can use it as a handy reference for day-to-day scholarly activities."--Nursing Education Perspectives

Updated terminology and the addition of many new terms with examples and references that reflect current nursing practice make this third edition of the Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research a valuable accompaniment to the nursing student's or practitioner nurse's bookshelf. With the inclusion of research, theory, statistical, and epidemiologic definitions, as well as cross-reference notes at the end of each entry, this compilation is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date nursing dictionaries available.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This reference is valuable to scholars at all levels of nursing and is especially useful to researchers. Explanatory notes to guide the reader increase ease of use. The terms on philosophy and theory integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches to inquiry by covering the use terms by various authors. The range of terms is extensive and the value of many entries is enhanced by comments that place the term in historical context. Yet, the entries are succinct and clearly written. 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

About the Author

Thomas R. Knapp, EdD, is Professor Emeritus of Education and Nursing at the University of Rochester and The Ohio State University. He received his EdD from Harvard University. His specialty is research methodology (statistics, measurement, design). Dr. Knapp has published several books and articles on reliability and validity and other methodological topics, some of which are now accessible free of charge on his website www.tomswebpage.net. He also served for many years as a referee for research journals in education and nursing.

Bethel Ann Powers, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Research on Aging at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Dr. Powers received a BS degree in nursing from Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia and an MS in nursing as well as MA and PhD degrees in anthropology from the University of Rochester. She has received the Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award from The Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and the NYSNA Council on Nursing Research and an Excellence in Nursing Research Award from Epsilon Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honor Society; and she is a Fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology and The Gerontological Society of America.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 3 edition (July 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826117740
• ISBN-13: 978-0826117748
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #660,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)