NON NURSING THEORIES Flashcards
Is the study of intricate components that function as a whole.
SYSTEMS THEORY
internal sub-units of
the organization that do not interact with the
external environment.
Closed systems
are internal subunits that
interact with other systems (or sub-units within
other systems) that are outside of the
organization.
Open systems
who founded the systems theory
LUDWIG VON BERTALANFFY
It is processed by the system in order
to obtain the desired output.
Inputs
It is the process that occurs to
transform the inputs to the desired outputs.
Throughputs
It is the end product of the
processing by the system.
Outputs
It is the process through which the
output is returned to the system.
Feedback
Systems theory encourages
nurses to view patients as holistic entities,
considering their physical, psychological, social,
and environmental dimensions.
Holistic Patient Care
Nursing often
involves collaboration with various healthcare
professionals.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Systems theory encourages nurses to go beyond treating symptoms
and to identify and address the root causes of
health issues.
Identifying Root Causes
Nurses can anticipate and respond to changes
within complex healthcare systems effectively.
Adapting To Change
RELEVANCE OF SYSTEMS THEORY TO NURSING
PRACTICE
Patient-Centered Care
Quality Improvement
Education and Research
Theorized three stage model by Kurt Tsadek Lewin
CHANGE THEORY
It involves preparing the organization for
change by creating a sense of urgency,
communicating the vision and benefits of change,
and overcoming resistance and inertia.
STAGE 1- UNFREEZE
Also known as transition stage. It is where
“movement” happens.
STAGE 2- CHANGE
“Reinforcing, stabilizing, and solidifying
the new state after the change”.
STAGE 3- REFREEZE
Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis
SIGMUND FREUD
Founded the PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY