Applying the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model in Practice
- 4th Edition - September 20, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Karen Holland, Jane Jenkins
- Language: English
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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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
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
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1: A Model for Practice
1. Nursing knowledge in the context of using the Roper Logan and Tierney Model for Nursing
Catherine Karen Holland
2. An introduction to the Roper–Logan–Tierney model for nursing, based on Activities of Living
Catherine Karen Holland
Section 2: Nursing and the Activities of Living
3. Maintaining a safe environment
Catherine Karen Holland
4. Communicating
Deborah Roberts and Antony Newman
5. Breathing
Jane Elizabeth Jenkins
6. Eating and Drinking
Gill Truscott
7. Eliminating
Susan Walker
8. Personal cleansing and dressing
Catherine Karen Holland
9. Controlling Body Temperature
Susan Walker
10. Mobilising
Catherine Karen Holland
11. Working and Playing
Angela Williams
12. Expressing Sexuality
Catherine Karen Holland
13. Sleeping
Jane Elizabeth Jenkins
14. Dying
Deborah Roberts
1. Nursing knowledge in the context of using the Roper Logan and Tierney Model for Nursing
Catherine Karen Holland
2. An introduction to the Roper–Logan–Tierney model for nursing, based on Activities of Living
Catherine Karen Holland
Section 2: Nursing and the Activities of Living
3. Maintaining a safe environment
Catherine Karen Holland
4. Communicating
Deborah Roberts and Antony Newman
5. Breathing
Jane Elizabeth Jenkins
6. Eating and Drinking
Gill Truscott
7. Eliminating
Susan Walker
8. Personal cleansing and dressing
Catherine Karen Holland
9. Controlling Body Temperature
Susan Walker
10. Mobilising
Catherine Karen Holland
11. Working and Playing
Angela Williams
12. Expressing Sexuality
Catherine Karen Holland
13. Sleeping
Jane Elizabeth Jenkins
14. Dying
Deborah Roberts
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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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