Applying the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model in Practice - Elsevier E-book on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

• New edition of a successful textbook which explains the theory and practice of one of the most popular models of nursing
• Structured approach to a core range of ‘activities of living’ clearly illustrate how they interconnect and may be promoted, or compromised, by health and illness, and influenced by external factors
• Explains the theory to show how it can be applied in practice to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care
• A helpful case study approach enables readers see how the model works in ‘real life’
• Written by experts who actively encourage a problem-solving approach to nursing care and practice
• Additional exercises are designed to encourage further learning and reflective practice, as well as develop skills in literature searching and evidence-based care
• Helpful appendices include a range of reference material such as the Care Plan Documentation and Audit Tool, Laboratory Reference Values, the Roper-Logan Tierney Assessment Schedule and other commonly used nursing documentation
• Ideal for use in a variety of contemporary health care delivery environments including the acute and community-based settings

1. Nursing knowledge in the context of using the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model for Nursing
2. An introduction to the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model for Nursing based on Activities of Living
3. Maintaining a safe environment
4. Communicating
5. Breathing
6. Eating and drinking
7. Eliminating
8. Personal cleansing and dressing
9. Controlling Body Temperature
10. Mobilising
11. Working and Playing
12. Expressing Sexuality
13. Sleeping
14. Dying