The four concept in nursing metaparadigm include; person, environment, health, and nursing. Each of these concepts has a direct impact and influence on nursing practice. This metaparadigm serves as the foundation of past and future nursing theories. According to Thorn et al., (1998), conceptual founders developed the model to explain the complex nurse role.
According to Thorne et al., (1998) the concept of person has expanded to include families, groups and communities. People are influenced by those around them and their expectations tend to lie parallel to the company they keep. According to Schim, Benkert, Bell,Walker, and Danford, (2007), the concept of person in the nursing metaparadigm must transcend to include institutions and nations. When we look at …show more content…
One of the most interesting factors of this concept is related to interpretation of quality of life. Expectations of life are individualized and based on culture, experience and external influences. Working in oncology, I see this concept every day. Some patients seek treatment and others chose to focus on quality verses quantity. Ultimately health is the responsibility of the person, individualized but does include institutional and social influences. (Schim et al., 2007, p. 75). The concept of nursing involves all interventions provided by the skilled professional. The varied understanding of ‘what is healthy” is based on perception and knowledge.
Evaluation of the concepts of nursing metaparadigm reinforces and highlights each concepts importance in nursing philosophy and practice. The foundation of the nursing metaparadigm promotes holistic care and defines nursing practice. Nurses advance their ability to advocate, collaborate and practice through refining their decision making skills, judgment and knowledge. (Thorne et al., 1998). Understanding these concepts affects our person, practice, research, and supports theory
According to Thorne et al., (1998) the concept of person has expanded to include families, groups and communities. People are influenced by those around them and their expectations tend to lie parallel to the company they keep. According to Schim, Benkert, Bell,Walker, and Danford, (2007), the concept of person in the nursing metaparadigm must transcend to include institutions and nations. When we look at …show more content…
One of the most interesting factors of this concept is related to interpretation of quality of life. Expectations of life are individualized and based on culture, experience and external influences. Working in oncology, I see this concept every day. Some patients seek treatment and others chose to focus on quality verses quantity. Ultimately health is the responsibility of the person, individualized but does include institutional and social influences. (Schim et al., 2007, p. 75). The concept of nursing involves all interventions provided by the skilled professional. The varied understanding of ‘what is healthy” is based on perception and knowledge.
Evaluation of the concepts of nursing metaparadigm reinforces and highlights each concepts importance in nursing philosophy and practice. The foundation of the nursing metaparadigm promotes holistic care and defines nursing practice. Nurses advance their ability to advocate, collaborate and practice through refining their decision making skills, judgment and knowledge. (Thorne et al., 1998). Understanding these concepts affects our person, practice, research, and supports theory