1. Review the developmental theories described in the readings. Can you identify any of the theoretical underpinnings in clinical practice with adults or older adults? Investigate and describe the propositions of at least two theories or models in Alley et al. that you were not previously familiar with. For one of these theories, discuss the appropriateness and potential implications for their application in practice? Identify any potential unintended consequences for use of this theoretical approach in nursing care of adults and/or older adults. What do you think appropriate application/integration of these theoretical perspectives in practice is? What type of support or evaluation for certain theoretical assumptions do you think is needed
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(2010) explained that the theory can be applied in research on aging to develop research questions and hypotheses, help explain research findings, and inform interventions to resolve aging-related issues. I agree that theoretical perspectives in practice can be a foundation for research. In addition, theories can guide healthcare. White (2015) mentioned that many of elder care facilities in the U.S is influences by the “activity theory” and holds the belief of positive impact of activity on physical, mental, and social well-being. Thus, nursing homes and assisted living offers wide range of programs that promote group activities and social engagements among their resident. Similarly, cumulative advantage/disadvantage can be added with our practice of educating patient in their 30’s or so to modify their lifestyle and make changes with healthy diet, and regular exercise. It is believed that there will be a benefit of these choices and accumulate throughout life to produce healthy …show more content…
I think the investigation in this study can be related to the Erikson’s developmental theory, i.e. final stage of integrity versus despair. The findings of this study can be utilized by the therapist who is taking care of older adults with depression, and hopelessness (despair). They can help patients to resolve their past experiences and struggles to achieve integrity in late
(2010) explained that the theory can be applied in research on aging to develop research questions and hypotheses, help explain research findings, and inform interventions to resolve aging-related issues. I agree that theoretical perspectives in practice can be a foundation for research. In addition, theories can guide healthcare. White (2015) mentioned that many of elder care facilities in the U.S is influences by the “activity theory” and holds the belief of positive impact of activity on physical, mental, and social well-being. Thus, nursing homes and assisted living offers wide range of programs that promote group activities and social engagements among their resident. Similarly, cumulative advantage/disadvantage can be added with our practice of educating patient in their 30’s or so to modify their lifestyle and make changes with healthy diet, and regular exercise. It is believed that there will be a benefit of these choices and accumulate throughout life to produce healthy …show more content…
I think the investigation in this study can be related to the Erikson’s developmental theory, i.e. final stage of integrity versus despair. The findings of this study can be utilized by the therapist who is taking care of older adults with depression, and hopelessness (despair). They can help patients to resolve their past experiences and struggles to achieve integrity in late