Examines theories related to coping and powerlessness, and presents creative nursing strategies and a prototypical plan for decreasing powerlessness in chronically ill people and their families. This third edition is rewritten to include the most recent research and nursing strategies, with an emphasis on patient and family power resources. New to this edition are chapters on stress and coping, chronic sorrow, courage in chronic illness, and empowering people with AIDS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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- PublisherF A Davis Co
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0803602987
- ISBN 13 9780803602984
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages450