Author Description
One of the fundamental aims of nursing is to safeguard or promote patients' 'quality of life'. In Nursing Perspectives on Quality of Life, Peter Draper examines existing ways of defining the concept and argues that nurses need to adopt a fresh approach, which more accurately reflects patients' concerns and helps them to develop practical ways of promoting the well-being of people in their care. The text provides an analysis of statistical approaches to quality of life, including social indicators, the Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY), and the medical outcomes literature. The author proposes an alternative, qualitative approach to organising care, which respects the patients' choice and individuality and presents the findings of new research into the quality of life of older people in hospital wards. Combining original research and a critical analysis of existing models, Nursing Perspectives on Quality of Life is suitable for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Topics incl. the concept of quality of life & its use in health research, quality of life & nursing practice, etc.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental nursing objective of promoting patient quality of life by critiquing existing quantitative metrics and proposing a more patient-centered, qualitative framework. Peter Draper, an experienced academic in the field of nursing, evaluates the limitations of current statistical models like the Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) and social indicators. He argues that these traditional methods often fail to capture the nuanced, individual concerns of patients, particularly in clinical settings. By integrating original research on elderly patients with a critical review of medical outcomes literature, the author provides a new methodology for nursing practice that prioritizes personal choice and individual well-being.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Critical analysis of statistical approaches including social indicators and Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) metrics.
- A proposed qualitative framework for organizing nursing care that emphasizes patient individuality.
- Original research findings regarding the quality of life for older patients in hospital wards.
- Theoretical exploration of the concept of quality of life within the context of health research and clinical practice.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently identify this text as a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical research and bedside practice. Readers often note the balance between critical academic analysis and the practical application of patient-centered care models.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203992768
ISBN-13:
9780203992760
Quality of Life
Nursing
Medical Ethics
Health Care
Nursing Ethics
Gerontology
Research Methods
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