title: Can sociology help to improve nursing practice?
abstract: The first in a five-part series on sociology offers an overview of the debate about the relationship between sociology and nursing. Although sociological education is currently limited within nurse education, there is a long-held argument for its relevance. With a growing emphasis on preventative and public healthcare, sociology may yet prove its usefulness. Subsequent articles cover four of the key social factors affecting health.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Matthews
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D006801:Humans; D057184:Practice Patterns, Nurses'; D012961:Sociology