Book Description

Annual Review of Nursing Research Volume 31, 2013 Exercise in Health and Disease CHRISTINE E. KASPER, PhD, RN, FAAN Series Editor BARBARA SMITH Volume Editor This landmark annual review has provided nearly three decades of knowledge, insight, and research on topics critical to nurses everywhere. The purpose of this annual review is to critically examine the full gamut of literature on key topics in nursing practice, including nursing theory, care delivery, nursing education, and the professional aspects of nursing. Previously edited by legendary leaders in the field of nursing, Joyce Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth Merwin, ARNR now continues its long tradition of professionalism with series editor Christine E. Kasper. ARNR has brought together internationally recognized experts in the fields of nursing, and continues to deliver the highest standards of content and authoritative reviews of research for students, researchers, and clinicians. Past volumes of ARNR have addressed critical issues such as: Geriatrics Alcohol abuse Patient safety Rural nursing Tobacco use Nursing workforce issues Genetics Disasters and humanitarian assistance For the first time ever, we invite readers to purchase either individual issues of this annual review, or to subscribe to the complete periodical and gain access to all previously published and forthcoming issues.