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Build a solid foundation.A comprehensive overview of family nursing linking family theory and research to clinical implementation... Age-related, growth and development information Changes that must be made in patient care for the ill and medicated child HomelessnessFamily member in prisonWar Caregiving to aging member Addictions Palliative careAn evidence-based, clinical focus emphasizing today's families.Discussions of four theoretical models--Family Ecological Theory - Family Resiliency Model - Family Systems Model - Family Life Cycle Model.Canadian-specific content throughout.Coverage of families dealing with end-of-life issues.MORE! Coverage of chronic disorders.NEW! Social Policy chapter encourages you to influence policy in the work setting.Prepare for practice.ENHANCED! Increased emphasis on how to apply what you've learned to clinical practice.EXPANDED! More clinical case studies illustrating interventions and health promotion.NCLEX Alerts highlight "must know" information.Easy to reference.Family nursing chapters organized by trajectory of illness and based on evidence-based reviews of the research and nursing interventions effective in everyday practice.NEW! Full color design with more photographs brings content to life.Access MORE online.BONUS! Chapters online at DavisPlus Research in Families and Family NursingInternational Family NursingNEW! Redeem the Plus code on the inside front cover to unlock these DavisPlus student resources... Davis Digital Version lets you access your complete text online. Add notes, highlights, and bookmarks. Interactive exercises Interactive Assessment FormsFamily Care Plan Template
