In order to locate books on nursing theory or nursing theorists, use DELCAT, the Library catalog. You may also use WorldCat Local.
To find books about a specific theorist, use the theorist's name (Neuman). You will retrieve a list of books authored by the theorist as well as those written about the theorist.
To find information about a specific theory, search using the specific theory name, (Neuman systems model).
Sample subject terms that might be of use when searching DELCAT or WorldCat Local are:
nursing theory | nursing models |
nursing theories | nursing philosophy |
Neuman, Betty M | neuman systems model |
King, Imogene | general systems theory |
Orlando, Ida Jean | nursing systems |
Utilize the following databases to locate research articles on nursing theory and nursing theorists.
Full-text journals related to nursing and allied health sciences. Also contains evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and a cited references search. (Coverage: 1937 --)
A free resource providing access to biomedical and life sciences literature. Contains millions of citations and abstracts, but does not include full-text articles. However, links to the full-text are often present from other sources, such UD subscribed titles, publisher websites, or PubMed Central. To access articles from UD subscribed titles you must be a UD student or staff member.
Citations and abstracts of peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science, mental health and related disciplines. (Coverage: 1806 --)
Use the following websites to find preliminary information on nursing theory located on the web.