Nursing Theory: Modeling and Role Modeling Nursing theory can be defined as an evidence based model or framework that guides nurses in how they care for their patients (Covell & Sidani, 2013). Theories have aimed to define nursing as a profession, govern the criteria for best practice and to explain the process of nursing (Covell & Sidani, 2013). Theory has an imperative role in nursing as it allows professional nurses to distinguish fact from opinion (Theofanidis & Fountouki, 2008). Theory is deemed so critical because it increases the perceived power of professional nurses by increasing their knowledge, and because theories are derived from evidence they increase the success of nursing methods (Theofanidis & Fountouki, 2008). Theory also
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Modeling identifies each patient as an individual that has their own unique perception of their own world (Hertz, 1997). Through understanding this model the nurse can develop a comprehensive view of how the patient perceives his or her own world and also his or her own role in this world (Hertz, 1997). Role Modeling is the process by which the nurse then implements their understanding of the uniqueness of the patient to successfully provide care (Hertz, 1997). Role modeling allows for the acceptance of the patient and allows for the planning of unique interventions to promote the health of the patient successfully (Hertz, 1997). In this theory, health is described as not only the absence of disease or sickness but also the state of balance between physical, mental and social well being (Alligood, 2014). According to this theory the patient is the expert in his or her own health, and inherently knows how he or she needs to be helped (Alligood, …show more content…
This theory requires the understanding of the fundamental similarities, such as holism, and differences, such as genetic predisposition, that exist between all people (Hertz, 1997). The goals for nurses as suggested by this theory are facilitation, nurturance and unconditional acceptance toward the patient (Hertz, 1997). This theory also suggests goals of intervention including building trust, promotion of positive orientation, promotion of the patient’s control, promotion of the patient’s strengths and the setting of mutual health centered goals (Hertz, 1997). The theory of Modeling and Role Modeling contributes to the goal of using nursing theory as a fundamental basis for nursing practice and also serves as a framework that guides nurses in how they care for their patients (Covell & Sidani, 2013), and it is because of this that Modeling and Role Modeling has been successfully implemented in nursing as a profession and will continue to be relied upon in order to provide a high standard of care (Alligood,
Modeling identifies each patient as an individual that has their own unique perception of their own world (Hertz, 1997). Through understanding this model the nurse can develop a comprehensive view of how the patient perceives his or her own world and also his or her own role in this world (Hertz, 1997). Role Modeling is the process by which the nurse then implements their understanding of the uniqueness of the patient to successfully provide care (Hertz, 1997). Role modeling allows for the acceptance of the patient and allows for the planning of unique interventions to promote the health of the patient successfully (Hertz, 1997). In this theory, health is described as not only the absence of disease or sickness but also the state of balance between physical, mental and social well being (Alligood, 2014). According to this theory the patient is the expert in his or her own health, and inherently knows how he or she needs to be helped (Alligood, …show more content…
This theory requires the understanding of the fundamental similarities, such as holism, and differences, such as genetic predisposition, that exist between all people (Hertz, 1997). The goals for nurses as suggested by this theory are facilitation, nurturance and unconditional acceptance toward the patient (Hertz, 1997). This theory also suggests goals of intervention including building trust, promotion of positive orientation, promotion of the patient’s control, promotion of the patient’s strengths and the setting of mutual health centered goals (Hertz, 1997). The theory of Modeling and Role Modeling contributes to the goal of using nursing theory as a fundamental basis for nursing practice and also serves as a framework that guides nurses in how they care for their patients (Covell & Sidani, 2013), and it is because of this that Modeling and Role Modeling has been successfully implemented in nursing as a profession and will continue to be relied upon in order to provide a high standard of care (Alligood,