Nursing continues to be the number one trusted profession in healthcare. To maintain this level of integrity, the profession has strived to implement different theories, models, and frameworks to properly serve the diverse patients population we serve. The purpose of these systems is to contribute to nursing knowledge for research and practice (Kearney-Nunnery 2016). This paper will specifically look at the concepts associated with Roy’s Adaptation Model, its implications for general nursing practice and specifically community health. Roy’s Adaptation Model evaluates the types of environmental stimuli patients are exposed to. There are three types of stimuli: (a) focal, (b) contextual, and (c) residual (Kearney-Nunnery 2016). Patients
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Ursavas, et. al, (2014) studied patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. Physical and physiological mode indicators were based on nine requirements, which included, oxygenation, nutrition, fluid-electrolyte and acid balance including neurologic and endocrine function (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Self-concept mode consisted of positive body image, spiritual integrity, functional self- respect and other categories that reflect the patients “thoughts, moral-ethics and spirituality” (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Role Function is based on the categories which that identified the patient's gender role, their occupation, hobbies and other interests. Lastly, interdependence mode is dependent on the relationships patients are able to make with others and their support systems (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Interventions that are designed to target each of these modes are critical for the patient to have positive outcomes of their diagnosis. Roy’s adaptive model poses implications for nursing practice. Kearney-Nunnery (2001) outline Roy’s Adaptation Model Practice Methodology of the Nursing Process. The process includes assessment of behavior, assessment of stimuli, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, intervention, and evaluation. As every stage of the process, nurses are responsible for identifying the stimuli
Ursavas, et. al, (2014) studied patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. Physical and physiological mode indicators were based on nine requirements, which included, oxygenation, nutrition, fluid-electrolyte and acid balance including neurologic and endocrine function (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Self-concept mode consisted of positive body image, spiritual integrity, functional self- respect and other categories that reflect the patients “thoughts, moral-ethics and spirituality” (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Role Function is based on the categories which that identified the patient's gender role, their occupation, hobbies and other interests. Lastly, interdependence mode is dependent on the relationships patients are able to make with others and their support systems (Ursavas, et. al, 2014). Interventions that are designed to target each of these modes are critical for the patient to have positive outcomes of their diagnosis. Roy’s adaptive model poses implications for nursing practice. Kearney-Nunnery (2001) outline Roy’s Adaptation Model Practice Methodology of the Nursing Process. The process includes assessment of behavior, assessment of stimuli, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, intervention, and evaluation. As every stage of the process, nurses are responsible for identifying the stimuli