Comfort Theory and Practice

<p>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.<br> Jean Watson RN PhD HNC FAAN</p> <br> <p>I am honored and delighted to recommend this text for all nurses who cared for and care about patients.<br> from the Foreword by May Wykle RN PhD FAAN</p> <br> <p>This 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.</p>