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Author Haigh, Carol A.

Title Chaos theory in the management of nursing services / Carol Haigh
Published Slaisbury, Wiltshire : APS Publishing, 2003

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 WATERFT HEALTH  362.173068 Hai/Cti  AVAILABLE
Description xiii, 106 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents 1. Introducing Chaos -- 2. Reviewing Chaos -- 3. Population equations, parameter identification, data formatting and Chaos mapping -- 4. Using Chaos Theory: An illustrative case study -- 5. Parameter manipulation -- 6. Utilising nonlinear information -- 7. Trying it out
Summary "The target audience is specialist services, such as acute pain management teams, asthma nurses, colorectal specialists, etc. This book uses a simple population equation to identify elements of Chaos within specific nursing services. By identifying the chaotic end state of service growth, managers can calculate life expectancy of a service and plan for the future."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Nursing services -- Administration.
Chaotic behavior in systems.
ISBN 1903877040 paperback
Other Titles cover title: Utilising chaos theory in the management of nursing services