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Pocket Guide to Nursing Diagnosis 2nd Ed Kim Mosby 1987 319 pp Illus ISBN O-8016-2677-3 28.50 This text aims to ‘guide clinicians and students of nursing to practice theory and research guided nursing.’ It is the second edition and incorporates the most recent information from the 1986 seventh conference on the classification of nursing diagnoses. The book is in two main sections one relating to nursing diagnoses and the other to nursing care plans. The first section is essentially a series of lists; each nursing diagnosis is defined with factors which relate to its occurrence and the characteristics of the diagnosis being briefly itemised. The Nursing Care Plans section is tabulated, each nursing diagnosis is examined under headings: goals; nursing interventions; expected outcomes. This obviously provides a ready reference for the nurse practitioner when planning care; it may serve to reduce prospective litigation by facilitating an extremely comprehensive presentation of nursing care for each nursing diagnosis listed. This approach to nursing care smacks of standard care routines for nursing problems even in very personal areas, eg sexual dysfunction; disturbance in self concept. It seems to be a step removed from the concept of individualised care despite the broad applicability of the care strategies listed. The first edition (1984) was translated into Chinese, French and Spanish which seems indicative of its perceived appeal and value. I feel, since the term ‘nursing diagnosis’ has not assumed ready usage in this country (preference remaining with the term ‘nursing problem’) that this might escape the consideration it warrants. Teachers of nursing will find this a useful teaching aid; it serves as a very useful guide to focus on nursing problem statements and nursing actions. It might well have an increased readership in this country ifthe title was modified, and the cost reduced. KM F MORLE MSc RGN RNT RCNT DIP ADV.NURS
Classification of Nursing Diagnosis Nanda Mosley 1987 580 pp Illus ISBN 0-8016-3847-X
523.00
This publication is of the papers presented and business of the 1986 Seventh Conference of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association. The text contains over 150 papers divided into eight major
sections; each is focused on a particular aspect of nursing diagnosis with the latter being essentially related to the business matters of the Association. The first section is devoted to the papers of invited speakers including such noteables as Aydelotte, Gebbin, Levine, Fitzpatrick. I found this a particularly interesting section in that it reviews and recounts the development and progress of the Association since its first 1975 national conference. Nursing diagnosis in the UK has not assumed anywhere near the same examination partly because of the sensitivity related to the term diagnosis and its tacit exclusivity to use by the medical profession. It is apparent that the need for nursing diagnosis is well rooted in the political arena and ramifications of US health care delivery systems. For example a paper relating to fee based reimbursement using nursing diagnosis proposes an improved distribution of nursing’s share of the cake (with a consequent improvement in nurses remuneration), based upon effective diagnosis and treatment. The sectional headings: Diagnostic validation and epidemiologic studies; Diagnostic reasoning and nursing process studies; Utilisation and education; new diagnoses: the NANDA Taxonomy I. Approved Nursing diagnoses may not instantly stimulate one to consider rushing out to buy this text but the topics of the papers are wide ranging, well presented, nursing research. This book should be in every nursing library. It is especially suited for undergraduates and for post registration nursing students; there is a considerable amount of resource material presented in a most professional manner and at a reasonable cost. KM F MORLE MSc RGN RNT RCNT DIP ADV.NURS
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing R B Murray and M M W Huelskoetter Appleton & Lange 1987 727 pp ISBN o-8385-8002-5 f40.60 This 25 chapter, informally written, complete bench book is a must for all nurses (trained and untrained) working in the psychiatric field; especially while British nursing is in transition from task to client orientation and with emphasis on the nurse as an autonomous practitioner. Each chapter is laid out concisely to be learner friendly and is well referenced (mostly American) and supportive of the reader. Every new technical word introduced is defined adequately and clearly. The chapter ‘The Law and the Mental Health Client: an Overview’ is admirable because it encourages awareness of the dual role of nurses involving
NURSEEDUCATIONTODAY
Pocket Guide to Nursing Diagnosis 2nd Ed Kim Mosby 1987 319 pp Illus ISBN O-8016-2677-3 28.50 This text aims to ‘guide clinicians and students of nursing to practice theory and research guided nursing.’ It is the second edition and incorporates the most recent information from the 1986 seventh conference on the classification of nursing diagnoses. The book is in two main sections one relating to nursing diagnoses and the other to nursing care plans. The first section is essentially a series of lists; each nursing diagnosis is defined with factors which relate to its occurrence and the characteristics of the diagnosis being briefly itemised. The Nursing Care Plans section is tabulated, each nursing diagnosis is examined under headings: goals; nursing interventions; expected outcomes. This obviously provides a ready reference for the nurse practitioner when planning care; it may serve to reduce prospective litigation by facilitating an extremely comprehensive presentation of nursing care for each nursing diagnosis listed. This approach to nursing care smacks of standard care routines for nursing problems even in very personal areas, eg sexual dysfunction; disturbance in self concept. It seems to be a step removed from the concept of individualised care despite the broad applicability of the care strategies listed. The first edition (1984) was translated into Chinese, French and Spanish which seems indicative of its perceived appeal and value. I feel, since the term ‘nursing diagnosis’ has not assumed ready usage in this country (preference remaining with the term ‘nursing problem’) that this might escape the consideration it warrants. Teachers of nursing will find this a useful teaching aid; it serves as a very useful guide to focus on nursing problem statements and nursing actions. It might well have an increased readership in this country ifthe title was modified, and the cost reduced. KM F MORLE MSc RGN RNT RCNT DIP ADV.NURS
Classification of Nursing Diagnosis Nanda Mosley 1987 580 pp Illus ISBN 0-8016-3847-X
523.00
This publication is of the papers presented and business of the 1986 Seventh Conference of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association. The text contains over 150 papers divided into eight major
sections; each is focused on a particular aspect of nursing diagnosis with the latter being essentially related to the business matters of the Association. The first section is devoted to the papers of invited speakers including such noteables as Aydelotte, Gebbin, Levine, Fitzpatrick. I found this a particularly interesting section in that it reviews and recounts the development and progress of the Association since its first 1975 national conference. Nursing diagnosis in the UK has not assumed anywhere near the same examination partly because of the sensitivity related to the term diagnosis and its tacit exclusivity to use by the medical profession. It is apparent that the need for nursing diagnosis is well rooted in the political arena and ramifications of US health care delivery systems. For example a paper relating to fee based reimbursement using nursing diagnosis proposes an improved distribution of nursing’s share of the cake (with a consequent improvement in nurses remuneration), based upon effective diagnosis and treatment. The sectional headings: Diagnostic validation and epidemiologic studies; Diagnostic reasoning and nursing process studies; Utilisation and education; new diagnoses: the NANDA Taxonomy I. Approved Nursing diagnoses may not instantly stimulate one to consider rushing out to buy this text but the topics of the papers are wide ranging, well presented, nursing research. This book should be in every nursing library. It is especially suited for undergraduates and for post registration nursing students; there is a considerable amount of resource material presented in a most professional manner and at a reasonable cost. KM F MORLE MSc RGN RNT RCNT DIP ADV.NURS
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing R B Murray and M M W Huelskoetter Appleton & Lange 1987 727 pp ISBN o-8385-8002-5 f40.60 This 25 chapter, informally written, complete bench book is a must for all nurses (trained and untrained) working in the psychiatric field; especially while British nursing is in transition from task to client orientation and with emphasis on the nurse as an autonomous practitioner. Each chapter is laid out concisely to be learner friendly and is well referenced (mostly American) and supportive of the reader. Every new technical word introduced is defined adequately and clearly. The chapter ‘The Law and the Mental Health Client: an Overview’ is admirable because it encourages awareness of the dual role of nurses involving