Comfort theory and practice: a vision for holistic health care and research
Auteur :
Kolcaba, Katharine
Éditeur :
Springer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN :
9780826116338
Date de publication :
30 déc. 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 16,0 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
399 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Presents a theory of comfort for nurses. This book analyzes the concept of comfort; describes its physical, psychospiritual, environmental, and sociocultural components; evaluates its meaning in different contexts in which health care occurs; and describes how it can be measured. It is useful for clinicians, researchers, educators, and students.