Nightingale and Watson Flashcards
Often called the “Lady with the Lamp” and the “Angel of Crimea”
Florence Nightingale
Environment based on Nightingale’s Theory
external conditions and forces that can influence:
- the life and development of an organism
- prevent, suppress, or contribute to disease or death
What is the goal of Nightingale in her theory?
To help the patient retain his vitality by MEETING HIS BASIC NEEDS through CONTROL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Types of Environment
Physical - WHERE the patient is treated
Psychological - various activities to keep the MIND active e.g. communication
Social - HOME/HOSPITAL ROOM/COMMUNITY
10 CANONS/MAJOR CONCEPTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL THEORY
Mnemonics: Ven-LiCH-BeP-VOFoS
Ventilation and Warming
Light and Noise
Cleanliness of the area
Health of Houses
Bed and Bedding
Personal Cleanliness
Variety
Offering hope and advice
Food
Social considerations
Ventilation
The air that the patient breathes must be pure; no foul odor or effluvia
Warming
Room temperature must not be too warm or not too cold
Light
what patients wanted (sunlight)
sunlight has quite real and tangible effects on the human body
Noise
Patients should never be waked intentionally
whispers or long conversations about patients are thoughtless and cruel
Health of Houses
presence of pure air and water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light
Cleanliness of the Area
affects the health of the person’s inside the house
Bed and bedding
the bed should be placed in the lightest part of the room so that the patient can see outside the window.
caregivers should never lean against, sit upon, or unnecessarily shake the bed
Personal cleanliness
Nurses are ought to wash hands very frequently during the day
Variety
there is a need for changes in color and form such as:
bringing flowers
paintings and engravings
reading, needlework, writing, cleaning activities to relieve boredom
offering hope and advice
false hope was depressing to patients
the sick should hear good news that would assist them to become healthier