Care Trajectory Management for Nurses - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 1st Edition

• The first textbook of its kind – a valuable resource for both experienced nurses and undergraduates
• Evidence-based – derived from research led by the author

Covers:

• The history of nursing’s professional development
• Professional identity
• Healthcare quality and safety
• Healthcare systems
• Managing complexity
• Care coordination
• Tacit knowledge
• Nursing theory
• Organising work
• Care Trajectory Management Framework
• Translational mobilisation theory
• Illustrative case studies based on observational studies bring theory to life
• Exercises, quick quizzes and reflective practice help to apply learning
• Online downloadable workbooks to organise learning

SECTION I What Is Care Trajectory Management and Why Does It Matter?
1. Concepts and Making the Invisible, Visible
2. Care Trajectories and Care Trajectory Management
3. The Complexities of Healthcare Work
4. Approaches to Organising Healthcare
5. Care Trajectory Management and Healthcare Quality and Safety
6. Care Trajectory Management and Professional Identity

SECTION II The Theory and Practice of Care Trajectory Management
7. Conceptualising Healthcare Organisation for Care Trajectory Management
8. Conceptualising Healthcare Work for Care Trajectory Management
9. Conceptualising Care Trajectory Management in Nursing Practice
10. Care Trajectory Management in Nursing Practice

Answers to Quick Quizzes
Indicative Answers to Selected Exercises

Davina Allen, RN; BA(Hons); PhD, Professor and Head of Research and Innovation, School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK