Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research

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.

Mary de Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, FAAN, is a Professor Emerita at Kennesaw State University and former secretary of the Council on Nursing and Anthropology (CONAA) of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SFAA). Her clinical practice and research programs involve mostly women and children who have been abused or trafficked. She has conducted ethnographic fieldwork and participatory action research in Latin America and the Caribbean. She has taught a course in vulnerable populations and qualitative research at all levels in the United States and abroad in the roles of faculty, head of a department of research, dean, and endowed chair.
Barbara A. Anderson, DrPH, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, Professor Emerita, Frontier Nursing University, led the DNP program for five years. She currently serves on the program committee, CONAA, SFAA. Her clinical practice and research has been on maternal health issues and nursing workforce issues. She has published many articles and a number of books on these topics. She has worked with vulnerable populations in over 114 countries in public health program design and evaluation, nurse-midwifery, and the education of health professionals.