{"product_id":"9781453518199","title":"Manual for Nursing Communication Observation Tool (NCOT): Designed for Research and Teaching of Humanizing Nursing Communication Theory","description":"Anatomy of a Theory  \u003cbr\u003e          BY   BONNIE WEAVER BATTEY, PH.D., RN.  \u003cbr\u003e               \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eWRITTEN BY AN EDUCATOR FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE!!!  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eHealth professionals in today's society are moving toward the study of a philosophical, theoretical and conceptual perspective of health, illness, and healing.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eEducators of health care professionals are incorporating theoretical perspectives in curriculum design as well as organizational categories or genre for courses and course content.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe Anatomy of a Theory Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) system develops an appreciation for the part other disciplines have played in developing nursing theory, and in the part nursing theory has played in the development of other disciplines-sociology, psychology, and philosophy.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe attitude and ethics of the theory builder are presented and reviewed.  The application of theory analysis to \"I-Thou\" theory by Martin Buber is included, and many other references are cited in this comprehensive CAI.    \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eExamples are presented, theories analyzed, understanding of the relationships of theory to research, practice, and nursing knowledge is achieved.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eOver Thirty Nursing-related Theories are defined and segmented into four distinct parts:  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Assumptions  \u003cbr\u003e Concepts  \u003cbr\u003e Relationship Statements  \u003cbr\u003e Evaluation  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAs thoughts are placed in the four columns of the sample theory analysis sheet, complex theory becomes clear, meaningful, and usable.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe Anatomy of a Theory CAI is designed for use in Education for   \u003cbr\u003eBaccalaureate, Graduate, Continuing, In-service, Distance and International programs.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eA.S.K. Data Systems, Inc.  \u003cbr\u003easkdatasystems.com.\/  \u003cbr\u003eTo request a free demonstration, e-mail Or use the CONTACT-ASK button while visiting the web site,   \u003cbr\u003eOr to contact the author, bwbatteyconsult.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xlibris US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128807342320,"sku":"9781453518199","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453518199_p0.jpg?v=1763850021","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453518199","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}