Dorothy Johnson: Behavioral System Model Flashcards
author of the BEHAVIORAL SYSTEM MODEL which today is being used as model for nursing practice on an institution-wide basis; For her, the continuous improvement of care was the ultimate goal of nursing
Dorothy Johnson
Patient; referred to as the behavioral system that is composed of seven behavioral subsystems; he strives to make continual adjustments to achieve, maintain, or regain balance
Man
opposite of illness; dynamic state that needs to be balanced
Health
not directly defined by Johnson; all elements of the human system’s surroundings that influences the behavioral system; factors that require the behavioral system to adjust and adapt to maintain equilibrium
Environment
An external force acting to preserve the organization and integration of the patient’s behavior to an optimal level through temporary regulatory mechanisms; external assistance for the patient in times of system imbalance.
Nursing
1) Biological system
2) Behavioral system
Two Major Subsystems
Focus of medicine, refers to the human anatomy
Biological system
Focus of nursing
Behavioral system
To help the patient return or maintain to his or her equilibrium
Nurse’s role
The hexagon represents man as a behavioral system made up of integrated subsystems (sexual, aggressive, dependency, and achievement). These subsystems are behaviors that make up man. They constantly work together to maintain equilibrium for effective functioning and adaptation of man to the environment
Normal Conditions
Happens when force and stress from the environment disturbs the equilibrium of man’s behavioral system and subsystems. From here functioning and adaptation becomes ineffective, and as it goes on, it will feedback to more force and stress that would further disturb the system. The intervention of the nurse is now required to help bring back equilibrium in between the system and its subsystems.
Behavioral Disorder
States that each individual has patterned, purposeful, repetitive ways of acting that comprises a behavioral system specific to that individual; advocates the fostering of efficient and effective behavioral functioning in the patient to prevent illness
Behavioral System Model
An imbalance in each system
Disequilibrium
Behavior associated with the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships with parents, peers, and authority figures.
Attachment or Affiliative Subsystem
Behavior associated with obtaining assistance
from others to complete tasks and/or for emotional support.
Dependency Subsystem
