nursing theorists Flashcards
famous nursing theorists
- Florence nightingale
- jean watson
- dorothea orem
- martha rogers
- betty neuman
- rosemarie parse
- imogene king
- madeleine leininger
what was nightingales theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
Environmental Theory:
- The environment plays a crucial role in a patient’s recovery
- nurses must manipulate the environment to create optimal conditions for healing
- patients must be involved in their own care
-prevent illnesses by maintaining a sanitary environment
- holistic approach to patient care…physical, psychological and social well-being of patients
- laid the foundation for modern nursing practices, emphasizing the importance of an ideal environment for patient healing
what was jean watsons theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
Watsons theory of human caring-caring is central to nursing practice and promotes healing and wholeness
inspired nurses to focus on the humanistic and compassionate aspects of patient care. view clients as individuals with unique experiences, emotions and needs. emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and focuses on holistic health (spiritual, emotional and interpersonal)
what was Dorothea Orem’s theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-self-care deficit nursing theory
-promotes individualized and patient-centered care, emphasizing the importance of patient education and empowerment and provides the framework for assessing and addressing patients’ self-care deficits
what was martha rogers’ theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-science of unitary human beings
-not widely used
-emphasis on holism, energy fields and interconnectedness has had a lasting impact on the way nurses perceive and approach patient care in modern healthcare settings
-promotes holistic approach to nursing care, focus on interconnectedness of human beings and their environments aligns with patient-centered care.
-impact on research and education-philosophy, theory development and qualitative research methodologies. acceptance and integration of complementary and alternative therapies
what was betty neuman’s theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-Neuman systems model
-focuses on the individual’s relationship to stress, the reaction to it and the reconstitution factors that are dynamic in nature.
- views individuals as open systems that interact w their environment
-provide theoretical framework that guides nursing practice, education and research, emphasizing holistic, patient-centred care and preventative care
what was rosemarie parse’s theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-human becoming theory-parse theory
-focuses on understanding individuals in their quality of life, viewing them as unique and constantly changing. emphasizes the nurse’s role in co-creating meaning and understanding with patients rather than trying to control or predict their behaviours
-promotes patient centred, holistic and empathetic care, encourages nurses to view patients as unique individuals with their own lived experiences and meanings
what was imogene king’s theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-theory of goal attainment
-emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the mutual goal-setting process between the nurse and the patient
-promotes patient-centered care, enhancing communication skills among nurses, guiding individualized care plans and serving as a basis for nursing education and research
-used in nursing practice, education and research
what was madeleine leininger’s theory and how did it shape modern nursing practice
-theory of culture care diversity and universality
-emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and culturally congruent care in nursing practice
-influenced in providing healthcare in diverse and multicultural societies
-promotes cultural competence, fostering understanding and respect for cultural diversity and improving the quality of care provided to individuals from diff cultural backgrounds
