\u003cp\u003eâCare trajectory managementâ refers to the work that nurses do to coordinate and organise patient care. Itâs a relatively unseen element of the nursing role that is absolutely vital for patient safety and quality care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare Trajectory Management for Nurses is the first ever textbook of its kind for nurse educators, practice facilitators and policy makers as well as undergraduate nurses. It is both a theoretical and practical resource covering the concepts and theories around the organisational components of nursing practice, derived the research of nurse academic Davina Allen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis excellent book will help prepare nurses to be the âglueâ in increasingly complex healthcare systems, and provides an excellent foundation for embedding this important subject into student curricula.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The first textbook of its kind â a valuable resource for both experienced nurses and undergraduates\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Evidence-based â derived from research led by the author\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovers:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The history of nursingâs professional development\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Professional identity\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Healthcare quality and safety\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Healthcare systems\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Managing complexity\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Care coordination\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Tacit knowledge\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Nursing theory\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Organising work\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Care Trajectory Management Framework\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Translational mobilisation theory\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Illustrative case studies based on observational studies bring theory to life\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Exercises, quick quizzes and reflective practice help to apply learning\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Online downloadable workbooks to organise learning\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Information\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy Davina Allen, RN; BA(Hons) and PhD, Professor and Head of Research and Innovation, School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom\u003c/p\u003e