{"product_id":"comfort-theory-and-practice-paperback","title":"Comfort Theory and Practice: A Vision for Holistic Health Care and Research - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatharine Kolcaba\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am most excited and impressed with the scope and focus of this work. As I began to read it, I had trouble putting it down. It is highly readable, engaging, all-inclusive, and most informative.\u003cbr\u003e Jean Watson, RN, PhD, HNC, FAAN\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eI am honored and delighted to recommend this text for all nurses who cared for and care about patients.\u003cbr\u003e from the Foreword by May Wykle, RN, PhD, FAAN\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book places comfort at the forefront of nursing care, by presenting a carefully researched theory of comfort that nurses can use as a framework for practice. Engagingly written, the book combines a first-person account of the development of the theory with supporting research, and practical information for its application. Kolcaba analyzes the concept of comfort; describes its physical, psychospiritual, environmental and sociocultural components; evaluates its meaning in the many different contexts in which health care occurs; and describes how it can be measured. The appendix includes comfort care questionnaires that can be used with patients in many settings, and a comfort scale that can be used with patients for a quick assessment of comfort. Clinicians, researchers, educators, and students will find this holistic approach helpful in setting priorities and parameters for patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am most excited and impressed with the scope and focus of this work. As I began to read it, I had trouble putting it down. It is highly readable, engaging, all-inclusive, and most informative.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jean Watson, RN, PhD, HNC, FAAN \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I am honored and delighted to recommend this text for all nurses who cared for and care about patients.\"\u003cbr\u003e from the Foreword by May Wykle, RN, PhD, FAAN \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book places comfort at the forefront of nursing care, by presenting a carefully researched theory of comfort that nurses can use as a framework for practice. Engagingly written, the book combines a first-person account of the development of the theory with supporting research, and practical information for its application. Kolcaba analyzes the concept of comfort; describes its physical, psychospiritual, environmental and sociocultural components; evaluates its meaning in the many different contexts in which health care occurs; and describes how it can be measured. The appendix includes comfort care questionnaires that can be used with patients in many settings, and a comfort scale that can be used with patients for a quick assessment of comfort. Clinicians, researchers, educators, and students will find this holistic approach helpful in setting priorities and parameters for patient care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 30, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130189746311,"sku":"9780826116338","price":123.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b768f23abdd88662c97194ea849be6b5.webp?v=1732609071","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/comfort-theory-and-practice-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}