Advancing King's Systems Framework and Theory of Nursing [Paperback]

This volume, based on the work of Imogene King, makes a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science. It begins with a philosophical overview by King herself after which prominent international contributors describe specific implementations of King's theory. The progression of knowledge in the field nursing science is evaluated and the volume culminates with suggestions for further exploration and refinement.This volume, based on the work of Imogene King, makes a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science. It begins with a philosophical overview by King herself after which prominent international contributors describe specific implementations of King's theory. The progression of knowledge in the field nursing science is evaluated and the volume culminates with suggestions for further exploration and refinement.Foreword - Rosemarie Rizzo Parse
PART ONE: BUILDING NURSING SCIENCE
From Conceptual Frameworks to Nursing Knowledge - Maureen A Frey
A Systems Framework for Nursing - Imogene King
The Theory of Goal Attainment - Imogene King
PART TWO: ADVANCING THE SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK
A Systems View of Health - Cynthia Winker
Development of a Theory of Departmental Power within Imogene King's Framework - Christina L Sieloff
King's Interacting Systems and Empathy - Martha Raile Alligood, Ginger Evans and Dorothy Wilt
The Concept of Space in King's Conceptual Framework - Liselotte Rooke
Its Implications for Nursing
Family Health as Derived from King's Conceptual Framework - Mona Newsom Wicks
Toward a Theory of Family and Child Health - Maureen A Frey
A Framework for Research with Parents of and Children with Neural Tube Defect Utlizing King's Interacting Systems Framework - Elizabeth F Hobdell
Defining the Health of a Social System within Imogene King's Framework - Christina L Sieloff