Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research, 5th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284146813 ISBN-10: 1284146812 Copyright: 2020 Edition: 5th Editor: de Chesnay, Mary, Anderson, Barbara A., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 85 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Kathy Forrest,  MSN, MA, BSN  (Michigan State University College of Nursing) Description This book comprehensively addresses vulnerability and caring for vulnerable populations. It is divided into five thematic units with short detailed chapters addressing specific components of each theme. Purpose The purpose is to provide a guide for nursing students and practitioners who care for vulnerable populations. It addresses major concepts and theories, research, practice and programs, teaching and learning, and policy related to these populations. Audience The audience is nursing students (both undergraduate and graduate) and active practitioners (nursing and others) seeking guidance to care for vulnerable populations. The evidence-based information in each chapter within specific thematic areas focuses on application to practice, providing authentic, real-world examples and exemplars. The authors, Mary deChesnay and Barbara Anderson, are leading experts in vulnerable populations with the authority and credentials to present this work. Features The book covers specific topics in short, application-focused chapters that are divided into five thematic units: Concepts and Theories; Research; Practice and Programs; Teaching and Learning; and Policy. A wide variety of subjects, populations that illustrate focused interventions, and exemplars are provided. Missing are interventions specific to individuals and families supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Of particular interest to me is the adaptation of adults with IDD after public education services end. Assessment This is a useful instructional guide for students and practitioners who care for vulnerable populations. At the undergraduate and graduate level, 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, evidence-based interventions, identify community resources, and advocate for policy for vulnerable populations. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 1 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.