title: Development of gerontological nursing theory. Applying the man-living-health theory of nursing.
abstract: The development of gerontological nursing is an important focus for nursing, given the increasing population of older persons that is requiring nursing care. There are a variety of approaches that have been proposed to provide direction in the development of gerontological nursing theory. The theory of Man-Living-Health was used to describe how gerontological nursing knowledge could be developed through the utilization of a nursing conceptual model that includes a defined practice and research methodology. Continued work in identifying and expanding the theory that underpins gerontological nursing is essential for gerontological nursing practice, research, and education.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Heine
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory