Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory PDF

 Florence Nightingale THE FOUNDER OF MODERN NURSING - Born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy....

 Florence Nightingale THE FOUNDER OF MODERN NURSING - Born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy. - In 1853, the Crimean War begins. - During the war, Nightingale improved the standards of care of war casualties in Crimea which earned her the title, “The Lady with a Lamp.” - In 1856, the Crimean War ended. - In 1859, Nightingale wrote her book called, “Notes on Nursing.” - In 1860, Nightingale School of Nursing opens. - In 1910, Nightingale dies at the age of 90. THEORY OF NIGHTINGALE BASED ON HER VIEW OF: PERSON NURSING HEALTH ENVIRONMENT PERSON - Defined in relation to his/her environment and the impact of the environment upon him/her - Referred to as a patient HEALTH - Balance between human and his/her environment - Being well and using every power (resources) to the fullest extent in living life - Disease and illness - reparative process that nature instituted when a person did not attend to health concerns - Health maintenance through prevention of disease via environmental control and social responsibility ENVIRONMENT - Described components of surroundings NURSING - Major component of “What nursing nursing: manipulation has to do… is to of physical put patient in the environment best condition for nature to act upon him.” NURSING - Nursing “ought to “What nursing signify the proper use has to do… is to of fresh air, light, put patient in the warmth, cleanliness, best condition for quiet, and the proper selection and nature to act administration of diet – upon him.” all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.” CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE’S ENVIRONMENTAL THEORY  Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 1. Health of houses - presence of pure air - pure water - efficient drainage - light 2. Light - direct sunlight - purifying effect of direct sunlight upon room air  Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 3. Ventilation and warming - breathe air that is as pure as external air; without chilling - source of the air in the patient’s room - proper room temperature - patient’s body temperature ❖“noxious air” or “effluvia” ❖ “building sickness” Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 4. Noise Wake patient intentionally or accidentally during the first part of sleep. whispered and long conversations unnecessary noise  Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 5. Bed and bedding − Bed should be placed in the lightest part of the room and placed so the patient could see out a window. − Caregiver should never lean against, sit upon, or unnecessarily shake the bed of a patient. − clean, neat, and dry − positioning the patient for maximum comfort  Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 6. Variety – need for changing color and form – reading, needlework, writing and cleaning as activities to relieve the sick of boredom 7. Cleanliness – personal (patient, nurse) – physical environment dirty environment – source of infection Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 8. Nutrition − dietary intake − variety of food − no distraction while eating − right food brought at the right time Major areas of environment that can be controlled by the nurse: 9. Chattering hopes and advices − False hope can be depressing. − Heed what is being said; sick persons should hear good news.  REFERENCES: (1) Alligood, M.R. (2022). Nursing Theorists and Their Work: 10th Edition. Singapore: Elsevier Pte Ltd (2) Alligood, M.R. (2018). Nursing Theorists and Their Work: 9th Edition. Singapore: Elsevier Pte Ltd