Models and Critical Pathways in Clinical Nursing

Conceptual Frameworks for Care Planning

By
  • Mike Walsh, PhD, BA(Hons), RGN, PGCE, DipN(London), A&ECert(Oxford), Reader in Nursing, St Martin's College, Lancaster & Carlisle, UK

The 2nd Edition of this essential text builds on the clarity and user-friendliness of the first edition while emphasizing developing shared care involving the patient. Addresses multi-disciplinary teamwork and reflects new developments including patient-focused hospitals and critical pathways. The well-respected and well-known author encourages a creative response to the use of models in nursing care.

Paperback, 272 Pages

Published: October 1997

Imprint: Baillière Tindall

ISBN: 978-0-7020-2188-6

Contents

  • What Is the Basis for Nursing Practice? Choosing a Model of Nursing. Using a Model in the Planning and Delivery of Care. Critical Pathways. Some Models Used in This Book. Models and Critical Pathways in Adult Hospital-Based Care. Models in Community Care. Mental Health Nursing and Models. Nursing Models in Oncology. What Next? Changing Practice: A Case Study.

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