Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research
Title Details
6th Ed.
Copyright © 2027 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
Mary de Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAA; Barbara Anderson, DrPH, MS, MPH, RN, CNM, FACNM
ISBN-13: 978-1-284-30479-4
eISBN-13: 978-1-284-30527-2
Nursing, Social Work, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Research, Nursing Education
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Lead editors and authors, Mary de Chesnay and Barbara Anderson, continue to offer a timely and comprehensive examination of the many facets of vulnerability in health and healthcare delivery in an updated sixth edition of Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research. Caring for vulnerable populations presents unique challenges, and nursing students need a resource that teaches them how to understand and recognize those who are vulnerable, address their vulnerability, and implement strategies that support their healthcare needs. This book provides a wealth of information for clinicians who care for a variety of vulnerable populations. Chapters cover concepts and theories, research, practical applications, and policy-making for a well-rounded look at how nurses and clinicians can provide optimal patient-centered care and support for vulnerable populations.
Features and Benefits
- • Thoroughly revised with 20 NEW chapters on relevant information and cases.
- • Updated to include discussions on timely topics including the use of AI in health care, human trafficking, and the 2024 McGinley-Rice symposium.
- • Contributors across varying fields provide interprofessional perspectives.
- • Concepts and theories provide a foundation for clinicians to understand ways to reduce disparities and promote social justice.
- • Vignette-style chapters cover a broad scope of issues and provide a close look at real-life scenarios a clinician may encounter.
This book was written for undergraduate students, as the text takes time to help build a foundation of what it means to care for vulnerable populations and how in caring for individual and populations who may be considered vulnerable, healthcare professionals can then advocate for them. There are strong ties to nursing within this text; however, it could be used for any healthcare provider who wants to improve their understanding of caring for vulnerable populations. Many topics are covered within this text from developing population-based programming for vulnerable populations to research methods for vulnerable, equity-deserving groups. Both editors are experts on the topic of vulnerable populations with multiple publications on the topic and have also been editors of previous editions of this book.
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Doody's Review
"This book is a comprehensive text which offers an understanding about vulnerable populations, first offering theories and concepts and then diving in to specific populations and the challenges they may face, and how healthcare providers can improve their understanding of that population, care and advocate for them. This is an excellent text, offering chapters on populations which are frequently seen as clients in the healthcare setting. Changes in healthcare are often so rapid that the new edition is needed to best reflect improved information, as well as new concerns that need to be considered when caring for vulnerable populations, such as climate change and AI implications. This book is highly recommended for educators to use with their students to help build foundations and improve advocacy for vulnerable populations."
-- Autumn Cole, DNP (Winona State University) Doody's Review
"This is a useful instructional guide for students and practitioners who care for vulnerable populations. At the undergraduate and graduate levels, students could use this to address specific vulnerable populations and develop projects within their courses or practice areas. For active practitioners, this book is a useful guide to apply theoretical frameworks, and evidence-based interventions, identify community resources, and advocate for policy for vulnerable populations."
-- Kathy Forrest, MSN, MA, BSN (Michigan State University College of Nursing) Doody's Review - Previous edition
Score: 93/100
Specialty Score:
2.27 Nursing - Theory
Stars: 4
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