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What major relationship is NOT a part of Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory?
What major relationship is NOT a part of Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory?
Which of the following theories focuses on the systematic adjustment of human systems to environmental changes?
Which of the following theories focuses on the systematic adjustment of human systems to environmental changes?
Which component is NOT considered one of the five essential elements of environmental health in Nightingale's theory?
Which component is NOT considered one of the five essential elements of environmental health in Nightingale's theory?
What principle is central to Jean Watson’s philosophy of caring?
What principle is central to Jean Watson’s philosophy of caring?
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Which of the following theorists is associated with the theory of Novice to Expert?
Which of the following theorists is associated with the theory of Novice to Expert?
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The philosophy that effective caring can promote health and individual growth is primarily attributed to which theorist?
The philosophy that effective caring can promote health and individual growth is primarily attributed to which theorist?
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What is an essential characteristic of interdisciplinary theories in nursing?
What is an essential characteristic of interdisciplinary theories in nursing?
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Which element is NOT part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs as it applies to nursing?
Which element is NOT part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs as it applies to nursing?
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Study Notes
Interdisciplinary Theories
- Action-oriented, tests validity and predictability of nursing interventions
- Guides nursing research to develop and test specific nursing interventions
Nursing Philosophies
- Explains a systematic view of phenomena specific to the discipline of inquiry
- Needs strong scientific knowledge base from nursing and other disciplines (physical, social, and behavioral sciences)
- Includes systems theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, health-and-wellness models, stress and adaptation, growth and developmental theories, and psychosocial theories
Jean Watson
- Born in West Virginia, USA
- Caring environment allows person to choose best action
- Caring is more healthogenic than curing; complementary to curing
Philosophy & Science of Caring
- Caring can be demonstrated and practiced interpersonally
- Caring consists of curative factors that satisfy human needs
- Effective caring promotes health and individual or family growth
- Caring responses acknowledge the person's potential
Florence Nightingale
- Born in Florence, Italy
- Founder of modern nursing
- Lady of the lamp: made rounds, provided comfort to soldiers
- Established a teaching institution for nurses
- Environmental theory (1820-1910)
- Three major relationships: Environment to Patient, Nurse to Environment, Nurse to Patient
- Five essential components of environmental health: pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, light
- Disease is a reparative process; nature's effort to remedy poisoning or decay, or reaction against conditions.
Other Nursing Theories
- Theory of Bureaucratic Caring (Marilyn Ray)
- Novice to Expert Theory (Patricia Benner)
- Proposed Philosophy of Caring (Kari Martinsen)
- Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory of Nursing (Helen Lorraine Eriksson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Anne Swain)
Sister Callista Roy
- Born in California, USA; member of Sisters of Saint Joseph
- Sees individual as set of interrelated systems maintaining balance
- Adaptation Model (1940-present)
- Human systems have thinking and feeling capacities adjusted to environmental changes.
- Environment affects thinking, feeling, consciousness and meaning.
- Person's behavior is influenced and affects the environment.
- Considers mutuality of person and health resources.
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Explore the fundamental theories and philosophies that guide nursing practices, including action-oriented approaches and the significance of caring in healthcare. Understand the interdisciplinary connections that enhance nursing interventions and promote health. This quiz delves into notable figures like Jean Watson and examines the philosophical underpinnings of caring.
