Middle Range Nursing Theory
The holistic definition of the nursing theory is aligned to the creative and rigorous structuring of ideas with the view of achieving a systematic solution of an occurrence. In this perspective, middle range nursing theories outline narrower nursing propositions, strategies, and concepts that offer a theory-based approach in nursing practice (Alligood & Martha 2). Two of the most significant middle range theorists that I will consider for the purposes of my theory project are Hildegard Peplau and Jean Watson for their theories that relate to interpersonal relations and human caring respectively. Further, my theory project will conceptualize the theoretical work of Murray Bowen for the increasingly significant theory of family systems. The basic rationale for considering these theorists is based on the understanding that, the ultimate aim of respective theories is compounded in their ability to expand the discipline and science of nursing (Alligood & Martha 6). The following section outlines the major concepts of respective theorists.
Concepts of Hildegard Peplau’s Theory
¥ Peplau conceptualizes nursing as an interpersonal process between a patient and a nurse i.e. the basic understanding to …show more content…
These phases are (1) orientation: where the patient identifies his/her health problems and the nurse attempts to identify the amount of nursing intervention that is required by the patient. (2) Identification: the patient becomes responsive to the professionals including significant others who can meet the identified health problems. Consequently, the nurse and the patient outline an appropriate program that can foster the health of the patient. (3) Exploitation; the patient makes use of the available resources to achieve maximum health. (4) Resolution; the patient meets the required health needs and the relationship is terminated (Peplau, Joyce & Ida,
The holistic definition of the nursing theory is aligned to the creative and rigorous structuring of ideas with the view of achieving a systematic solution of an occurrence. In this perspective, middle range nursing theories outline narrower nursing propositions, strategies, and concepts that offer a theory-based approach in nursing practice (Alligood & Martha 2). Two of the most significant middle range theorists that I will consider for the purposes of my theory project are Hildegard Peplau and Jean Watson for their theories that relate to interpersonal relations and human caring respectively. Further, my theory project will conceptualize the theoretical work of Murray Bowen for the increasingly significant theory of family systems. The basic rationale for considering these theorists is based on the understanding that, the ultimate aim of respective theories is compounded in their ability to expand the discipline and science of nursing (Alligood & Martha 6). The following section outlines the major concepts of respective theorists.
Concepts of Hildegard Peplau’s Theory
¥ Peplau conceptualizes nursing as an interpersonal process between a patient and a nurse i.e. the basic understanding to …show more content…
These phases are (1) orientation: where the patient identifies his/her health problems and the nurse attempts to identify the amount of nursing intervention that is required by the patient. (2) Identification: the patient becomes responsive to the professionals including significant others who can meet the identified health problems. Consequently, the nurse and the patient outline an appropriate program that can foster the health of the patient. (3) Exploitation; the patient makes use of the available resources to achieve maximum health. (4) Resolution; the patient meets the required health needs and the relationship is terminated (Peplau, Joyce & Ida,