Theorist Flashcards
What are the main components of the Humanistic Nursing Theory by Josephine Paterson & Loretta Zderad?
Patient and nurse
Emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual.
Define the metaparadigm concept of ‘Person’ in the Humanistic Nursing Theory.
An open energy field with special life experiences.
In the context of the Humanistic Nursing Theory, how is ‘Health’ defined?
A resource for patients to realize their potential.
What does ‘Environment’ refer to in the Humanistic Nursing Theory?
The time and space where nursing experiences occur.
What are the four principles of conservation in Myra Estrin Levine’s Conservation Model of Nursing?
- Conservation of energy
- Structural integrity
- Personal integrity
- Social integrity
How is ‘Person’ defined in the Conservation Model of Nursing?
A holistic being striving to preserve wholeness.
What is the focus of Martha Rogers’ Theory of Unitary Human Beings?
The unitary human being and the environment are one.
Define ‘Health’ according to Martha Rogers’ Theory of Unitary Human Beings.
An expression of the life process influenced by human and environmental interactions.
What is the concept of ‘Nursing’ in the Theory of Unitary Human Beings?
A learned profession combining art and science.
What does Madeline Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Theory emphasize?
Holistic Culture Care to assist individuals in health maintenance.
Define ‘Person’ in Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Theory.
Families, groups, communities, and total cultures.
What does ‘Health’ represent in Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Theory?
A state of well-being that is culturally defined.
What is the focus of Rosemarie Rizzo Parse’s Human Becoming Theory?
Quality of life and personal meanings attached to health experiences.
How is ‘Health’ defined in the Human Becoming Theory?
A dynamic process of ‘becoming’ based on individual values.
What are the four contexts of comfort in Kathrine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory?
- Physical
- Psychospiritual
- Environmental
- Sociocultural
What does ‘Nursing’ entail in Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory?
Intentional assessment of patient comfort needs.
In Rozanno Locsin’s Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing, what is the role of technology?
To enhance understanding of the patient as a complete being.
Define ‘Health’ according to Rozanno Locsin’s theory.
The enhancement of humanhood, allowing continuous growth.
What does Joyce Fitzpatrick’s Life Perspective Rhythm Model focus on?
Human development characterized by rhythms.
What is the definition of ‘Health’ in Fitzpatrick’s model?
A dynamic state resulting from person-environment interaction.
What is the aim of Anne Boykin & Savina Schoenhofer’s Theory of Nursing as Caring?
To see everyone as unique and deserving of authentic caring relationships.
How is ‘Nursing’ defined in the Theory of Nursing as Caring?
A discipline focused on nurturing caring relationships.
What does Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model of Nursing advocate?
Fostering efficient behavioral functioning to prevent illness.
What are the two major systems in Dorothy Johnson’s model?
- Biological system
- Behavioral system
What is the focus of Sister Callista Roy’s Adaptation Model of Nursing?
The interrelatedness of four adaptive modes.
Define ‘Health’ in the context of Roy’s Adaptation Model.
The ability to cope with life’s challenges.
What is the goal of nursing in Roy’s Adaptation Model?
Promotion of adaptation for individuals and groups.
What does Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model aim to assist with?
Understanding determinants of health behaviors.
What defines ‘Health’ in Pender’s Health Promotion Model?
Behavior motivated by the desire to increase well-being.
What is the focus of Ramona Mercer’s Maternal Role Attainment Theory?
Behaviors and needs of breastfeeding mothers.
How is ‘Person’ defined in Mercer’s theory?
Self or self-core evolving from cultural context.
What is ‘Health’ related to in the Maternal Role Attainment Theory?
Physical changes from the new caregiving role.
What does motherhood entail beyond giving birth?
A dynamic process fostering emotional attachment to the infant and adapting to the caregiving role
Motherhood involves emotional and psychological dimensions that extend beyond the physical act of childbirth.
What is the Metaparadigm of Person in the context of motherhood?
Self or self-core; evolves from a cultural context and determines how situations are defined and shaped
This relates to the mother or new parent interacting with her infant.
How is health defined in the context of motherhood?
Relates to physical changes in both mother and child, perceptions of health, resilience, vulnerability to illness, and parental ratings of infant health
Health status for newborns is assessed based on disease presence and parental ratings.
What does the environment consist of in the context of motherhood?
Family and friends, community and social groups
The environment influences maternal and paternal role attainment and child development.
What is the primary focus of nursing in the maternity cycle?
Supporting and promoting the health of families and children while educating them about the process
Nurses have prolonged and direct interaction with women during this cycle.
What is Transactional Analysis?
A technique used to analyze and understand behaviors and improve relationships
It focuses on communication and interaction between individuals.
What are the three ego states in Transactional Analysis?
- Parent
- Adult
- Child
These states help in understanding behaviors and interactions.
How is health defined in the context of Transactional Analysis?
Psychological health focuses on emotional well-being and mental health
A balanced use of ego states is considered healthy.
What does Evelyn Duvall’s Family Development Theory state?
Families move through stages in a specific order, mastering tasks for each stage
Family behavior reflects the sum of previous experiences of its members.
What is the main concern of Jean Watson’s Caring Science Theory?
How nurses express care to their patients, intertwining humanistic aspects with scientific knowledge
It emphasizes the holistic nature of nursing care.
What are the distinct human needs according to Jean Watson?
- Biophysical
- Psychophysical
- Psychosocial
- Interpersonal
These needs highlight the uniqueness of each person.
What does Betty Neuman’s System Model focus on?
The person as an open system responding to environmental stressors
It emphasizes the dynamic nature of health and illness.
What is the goal of nursing in Neuman’s System Model?
To define appropriate actions related to stress and help systems adapt or adjust
Focuses on maintaining stability between patient variables and environmental stressors.
What are the 11 Functional Health Patterns proposed by Marjory Gordon?
A way to analyze a patient to determine nursing difficulties
These patterns help in assessing both physical and emotional health.
What does Ronald Melzack’s Gate Control Theory of Pain state?
Pain signals can be either attenuated or delivered to the brain for processing
The ‘gate’ mechanism can either allow pain to be felt or lessen it.
What is the significance of the maternal-infant bonding theory by Marshall Klaus?
The interaction between mother and child in the first hour of birth results in a close-knit relationship
This bonding has positive health effects for both mother and child.
How does Margaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness define health?
A continuous process of expanding awareness, not just the absence of illness
It focuses on growth and understanding of oneself and the environment.
What factors influence the quality of nursing care according to June Larrabee?
- Environmental factors
- Empowerment of nurses
- Dynamic leadership
- Staffing levels
- Patient needs
Understanding these factors helps improve nursing care quality.
What is the focus of Barbara Resnick’s Self-Efficacy Theory?
Optimizing function and promoting wellness, especially in older adults
Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to achieve specific goals.
What does Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert Nursing Theory propose?
Expert nurses develop skills and understanding over time through education and experience
It emphasizes the importance of lived experiences in nursing.
What is the aim of Sister Letty Kuan’s Retirement and Role Discontinuity Model?
To improve the quality of life for aging people and emphasize graceful aging
It focuses on the challenges of role transition in aging.
What does Carmencita Abaquin’s Prepare Me Theory aim to address?
The needs of patients with advanced progressive cancer, focusing on control and dignity
It emphasizes holistic care to improve quality of life.
What are COMPOSURE behaviors according to Carmelita Divina Gracia?
Holistic care strategies that positively influence patients’ wellness outcomes
These behaviors are crucial for the overall health and well-being of patients.
What is the focus of Sister Caroline Agravante’s Transformative Leadership Theory?
The type of leadership in nursing that challenges changing world values
It emphasizes the educational and psychospiritual aspects of nursing.
