Caring for the vulnerable : perspectives in nursing theory, practice, and research

De Chesnay, Mary (author.). Anderson, Barbara A., 1948- (author.).

Summary: " Caring for the Vulnerable focuses on vulnerable populations and how nurses can care for them, develop programs for them, conduct research, and influence health policy. Units I and II focus on concepts and theories; Unit III on research; Units IV, V, and VI on practice-oriented measures, including teaching nursing students to work with vulnerable patients and clients; and Unit VII on policy. The text provides a broad overview of material critical to working with these populations, comprehensive treatment of issues related to vulnerable populations, outstanding contributors who are experts in what they write, and a global focus. This text is generally used as a supplement in a wide variety of courses - from health promotion to population health, to global health. New to the Fifth Edition: 31 new chapters focusing on new and emerging research on vulnerable populations New chapters on different clinical topics "--