This book provides the definitive account of the Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing, including in-depth discussion of its conceptual development, its place within the wider body of nursing theory and a critique of its application in practice. The book will conclude with a wider discussion of the place of this model for nursing in the face of ongoing challenges in both nursing and health care throughout the world.* Authoritative and complete account of the most influential nursing model in the UK and one of the most influential in the world. * Thorough exploration of aspects of theory which go beyond textbook explorations to date * Authors' own assessment of the models' use in practice and its place in future nursing development - a unique set of insights.