This award-winning nursing reference, meticulously researched by luminaries in thefield, represents the state of the art in nursing science. Comprehensive and concise,entries provide the most relevant and current research perspectives and demonstrate thedepth and breadth of nursing research today. This one-stop reference presents key terms andconcepts and clarifies their application to practice.The fourth edition has been substantially updated to contain the latest research for nursescientists, educators, and students in all clinical specialties. With new information from theNational Institute of Nursing Research, this reference is an essential compendium of nursingresearch for nursing students at any level and researchers in all clinical specialities.New to the Fourth Edition:• Extensively revised and updated• Provides new information emphasized by the National Institute of Nursing Researchon wellness, end-of-life and palliative care, and health technology• New entries, including Symptom Management Theory and Self-ManagementKey Features:• Provides the most relevant and current research perspectives• Written by over 200 experts in the field• Clarifies research applications in practice
