This new edition of a highly regarded classic midwifery text encourages critical thinking about the art and science of midwifery. Promoting the idea that thinking directly affects practice, it offers a clear explanation of the concepts, theories and models that shape effective evidence-informed care for women. This insightful book challenges the reader to reconsider the knowledge at the heart of your own midwifery practice. It is the essential text on midwifery's growing theoretical framework for students and practitioners alike. New to this Edition: - Extensively updated and reworked edited collection - New exercises: undergraduate and postgraduate specific activities highlight the significance of the theoretical framework to everyday practice
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This new edition of a well-respected text features day-to-day examples to highlight the link between midwifery theory and practice. It incorporates the international perspectives of a range of expert contributors and provides a critical exploration of the latest developments in research, practice and education within the profession.
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PART I Introduction; R.Bryar & M.Sinclair Conceptualising Midwifery; R.Bryar & M.Sinclair Midwifery Theory Development; R.Bryar & M.Sinclair Understanding Motivational Theory and the Psychology of Breastfeeding; J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.Keller PART II Motivation, Breastfeeding and Midwives: Theory in action; J.Stockdale, M.Sinclair, G.Kernohan & J.Keller The Breastfeeding Chair; L.Jones & S.Kendall Exploring Emotion in Midwifery Work: A First Person Account; B.Hunter Nesting and Matrescence; D.Walsh Exploring the Presence of Comfort Within the Context of Childbirth; K.Durnell Schuiling, C.Sampselle & K.Kolcaba Birth Territory: a Theory for Midwifery Practice; K.Fahy, J.Parratt, M.Foureur, C.Hastie Using Concept Development to Develop a Model of Birth Technology Competence; K.Crozier & M.Sinclair Contemporary Caesarean Section Theory: Risk, Uncertainty and Fear; M.Kealy & P.Laimputtong Developing a Theoretical Framework for Greater Understanding: the Example of Bullying in Midwifery; P.Gillen, M.Sinclair & G.Kernohan The Partnership model; R. Mander.
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'a sophisticated and intelligent text that provides a fresh and engaging look at the contribution of theory to midwifery knowledge, practice and research' - Dr Sarah Church, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Northampton, UK 'Pertinent, accurate and meaningful' - Kathleen A. Menasche, Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas State University San Marcos School of Nursing, USA '...an invaluable resource...done in a nurturing and supportive manner.' - Nursing Standard (5 stars)
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a sophisticated and intelligent text that provides a fresh and engaging look at the contribution of theory to midwifery knowledge, practice and research' - Dr Sarah Church, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Northampton, UK 'Pertinent, accurate and meaningful' - Kathleen A. Menasche, Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas State University San Marcos School of Nursing, USA '...an invaluable resource...done in a nurturing and supportive manner.' - Nursing Standard (5 stars)
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Written by a host of expert contributors joining best-selling author Rosamund Bryar

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780230211926
Publisert
2011-04-19
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
530 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
344

Biographical note

ROS BRYAR Professor of Community and Primary Care Nursing and Head of Public Health and Primary Care Unit at City University, London, England. MARLENE SINCLAIR Professor of Midwifery Research in the Nursing Research Institute at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.