Imogene King A Conceptual Framework for Nursing

Nurses routinely set goals for, and frequently with, clients. And yet how often is that process examined from a nursing theory perspective?



This book provides a succinct overview of Imogene King's theory which emphasizes client participation and mutual goal-setting and provides an interactive framework for nurses. Evans describes the origin of the theory and its underlying assumptions and provides examples for application.

Summary

Explores King's framework and theory and explains how the theory focuses on the mutual goals of nurse and patient. In addition to a brief biography, the origin and structure of King's conceptual framework is described.

Product details

• Authors: Christina L. Sieloff, Evans, Christiana L. Evans, Christina Sieloff, SIELOFF CHRISTINA, Sieloff Christina L.
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.10.1991
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General
• EAN: 9780803940864
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-4086-4
• Pages: 64
• Series: SAGE Focus Editions > 2; Notes on Nursing Theories
• Subjects: Nursing; MEDICAL / Nursing / General; nursing theory