Glossary of systems theory

Introduction Osteopathic medicine prides itself on being able to “recognize the body’s ability to regulate itself and mount its own defences against most pathologic conditions” (DiGiovanna, Schiowitz, & Dowling, 2005) Homeostasis can be referred to as the “maintenance of static or constant conditions in the internal environment.” (Guyton & Hall, 2000) Osteopathy and its principles, aim to regulate the bodies’ natural function including the use of osteopathic techniques to maintain the health and…

Two frameworks that guide the theory, for the case are systems and medical model. In the systems framework the theory chosen to guide the intervention was the family systems theory. For the medical model the theory that best suits the clients problem is pharmapsychology. Systems framework is a series of related assumptions and postulates about all levels of systems (Turner, 1996). The framework is relevant in that it explains the clients current behavior is a result of a series of outside…

Theories are general explanations that are supported by evidence obtained through the scientific method and are utilized in all domains of social and psychology practices. By observing people scientifically, the social worker can obtain systematic descriptions of human tendencies and differences among people and their environments. This paper will highlight two key theories used in both historically and contemporary social work. Next, a description of the main research areas and methods used…

Open System Theory in Nursing Service Delivery Health care must always be aware of government regulators, in the context of its position within the larger environment of a national health care system (Meyer & O’Brian-Pallas, 2010, p. 2830). Each system is a set of components working together to accomplish as specified goal or vision (Marquis & Hutson, 2012, p. 40). The system theory combined with the nursing service delivery theory bases the linking of nursing activities, staffing, environments,…

In summation, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory can be applied in many areas of nursing, and it is important to understand this theory as an advanced practice nurse to relate to patients and co-workers alike. Theory of Nursing as Caring Throughout the centuries, nursing in the field of human sciences has primarily been focused on providing assistance in curing disease and securing the physical welfare of patients. Nowadays, the word that designates this professional sphere is commonly…

Those interactions are characterized as nonlinear systems leading emergent self-organization through feedback. There are three essential components of complexity theory that provide a framework to understand emergent behavior leading continuous, radical change. The Far-From-Equilibrium State: The theory states that organizations display complex behaviors when they are away from equilibrium, stable, state. At this state, members…

For this particular family, there are numerous theories that would work well when it comes to describing their interrelationships, however, the theory that stood out to me the greatest would be, systems theory. This theory is described in a way that emphasizes the whole group instead of each individual separately. System theory suggests that a family system, which includes the members of the family and their roles, is greater than the individual persons…

There are many theories that have influenced the nursing practice. But which one has had the greatest lasting effect? The nursing process is built off of the general systems theory! General systems theory is a general science theory of systematical approach. It is a holistic approach to systematical theories. It has been a basis of which many other theorists have built off. This generalized theory and approach can be very helpful in the nursing profession. What would nursing be today if our…

from a Family Systems Perspective. Dale & Smith (2012) posit that the social system within which the family exists is imperative to understanding human behavior. Family Systems Perspective seeks to understand a person-in-environment through analysis of the social group, the family. There are several concepts central to Family Systems theory which we can investigate to help us understand and analyze my decision to change schools. These concepts come from the inclusive Family System Theory, which…

Introduction In the profession of social work, emphasis is placed on theory being applied to practice. Essentially, theories are important in the social work profession because they examine human behaviors and how the environment may have an impact on a client’s behavior. In this analysis, the psychological and social dimensions is used for the transpersonal perspective to provide an understanding of the psychological developments of spirituality and the spiritual dimension is used to provide an…