Betty Neuman

Used extensively in nursing education Betty Neuman′s systems model reflects nursing′s interest in holism and in the influence of environment on health. This volume opens with a brief biography of Betty Neuman and continues with a succinct discussion of her theory that outlines its origins assumptions and the major concepts of the meta-paradigm of nursing. It continues with a presentation of the propositions of the conceptual model examples for application to practice and research classic works critiques and research and a glossary of important terms. Ideally suited as a supplementary text Betty Neuman is essential reading for the undergraduate nursing student as well as the more advanced student or nurse interested in a quick review.