Applying the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model in Practice
- 4th Edition - February 27, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Karen Holland, Jane Jenkins
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 2 0 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 3 2 5 - 2
The Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing (RLT model) supports nurses in taking a holistic approach to care by considering how an illness or injury affects an individual’s psych… Read more
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The Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing (RLT model) supports nurses in taking a holistic approach to care by considering how an illness or injury affects an individual’s psychological, social, economic and spiritual life. The RLT model has become synonymous with nursing practice and education and is widely used in health care worldwide.
This important textbook supports students in applying the RLT model in real life. It covers how to assess the 12 Activities of Living that impact patients’ lives and health, and then plan, implement and evaluate appropriate care according to the latest evidence and within the current health care context.
This new fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to align with NMC standards and is packed full of learning activities that will appeal to student nurses, nurse associates and nurse educators alike.
This important textbook supports students in applying the RLT model in real life. It covers how to assess the 12 Activities of Living that impact patients’ lives and health, and then plan, implement and evaluate appropriate care according to the latest evidence and within the current health care context.
This new fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to align with NMC standards and is packed full of learning activities that will appeal to student nurses, nurse associates and nurse educators alike.
- Comprehensively updated to reflect latest evidence and emerging health issues
- Explains the theory underpinning the RLT Model and how to apply this in practice
- ‘Many books in one’ – explores and explains aspects of the unique model from physiology to social policy to genetics and cultural issues
- Aligned to the requirements of the NMC proficiencies for nurses
- Addresses the needs of nurse associate students
- Learning is supported by case studies in each chapter plus a range of learning activities including reflection, reading and critical analysis
- Links to government policies and reports for students to extend their knowledge
- Important issues of nursing and health care are placed in the context of wider issues that impact health
- Online resources include a range of images
UK Nursing context – University and practice contexts – need to be a bigger focus in this Edition marketing on post registration qualified nurses who are practice supervisors and assessors using it in their own development work – as in NMC validation of aspects of their roles with student nurses, student nursing associates or for their own learning to engage with students and patients
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Language: English
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Karen Holland
Affiliations and expertise
Founding Editor of Nurse Education in Practice, Senior lecturer (Honorary ), School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UKJJ
Jane Jenkins
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK