Introduction to Nursing Sociology

Author: Wang Wen Liu Xinzhi
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: With the development of modern society and the improvement of people's living standards, the disease spectrum and mortality spectrum of society have undergone significant changes. Traditional acute and chronic infectious diseases have been replaced by cardiovascular diseases, malignant tumors, diabetes, psychosomatic diseases, and other conditions, which are closely related to various adverse social factors. Modern nursing science has both natural and social scientific characteristics and is influenced by humanities. The nursing field is a part of the entire social system and is affected by various social factors such as economy, politics, and culture. The research and practice of nursing should align with the development requirements of society. Adapting to changes in the disease spectrum and meeting the multi-level nursing needs of service recipients—physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural—while continuously improving the quality and level of nursing work, modern nursing science and holistic nursing models require nurses to pay attention to the social and holistic aspects of service recipients and nursing work. They must analyze and study the social factors that lead to various diseases, adopt corresponding knowledge, techniques, and comprehensive social prevention and treatment measures, and address them specifically. This places higher demands on the quality of nurses. They not only need to possess medical and nursing knowledge and skills but also must master knowledge in social and humanities and social work abilities.
The publication of Introduction to Nursing Sociology adds sociological content to the education of nursing professionals. It analyzes and studies social phenomena and issues in the nursing field from both macro and micro perspectives. Through the study of this textbook, it will help enhance the overall quality of China's nursing workforce, improve the quality of nursing services, and further promote the development of nursing science and the in-depth practice of nursing work.
This book is suitable for full-time undergraduate and adult education for upgrading to a bachelor's degree. Additionally, considering the varying needs of different schools, the textbook is designed to be comprehensive and systematic, allowing for selective use based on local circumstances. It can also serve as a teaching material for nursing majors in junior colleges and vocational colleges. Furthermore, it can be used as a continuing education and on-the-job training textbook for practicing nurses.