The Epidemiologic Model of Nursing serves as a vital framework for understanding how health and disease are distributed within populations and how nurses can intervene to improve outcomes. By integrating principles of epidemiology into nursing practice, this model equips healthcare…
Change is inevitable in organizations seeking to adapt to evolving market demands, technological advancements, or internal growth opportunities. Developed by John Kotter, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model is a widely recognized framework for effectively managing and implementing organizational change. The model…
The Transitional Care Model (TCM), pioneered by Dr. Mary Naylor and her colleagues, addresses a critical gap in healthcare: the period of transition when patients move from one care setting to another, such as from a hospital to their home…
The Chronic Care Model (CCM), developed by Wagner and colleagues in the late 1990s, provides a comprehensive framework for managing chronic illnesses by addressing the multifaceted needs of patients and integrating care across multiple levels of the healthcare system. With…
Cultural competence has become an essential component of healthcare delivery, especially in diverse and globalized societies. The Cultural Competence Model, developed by Larry Purnell, offers a structured framework for understanding and addressing cultural differences in healthcare. In the context of…
The Health Belief Model (HBM) has long been a cornerstone of behavioral science, offering a framework to understand and predict health-related behaviors. Developed in the 1950s by social psychologists Hochbaum, Rosenstock, and Kegels, the HBM was initially used to explain…
The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is a framework designed to guide healthcare professionals in integrating research findings into clinical practice to enhance quality care. Developed in the early 1990s at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, this…
