Kathryn Barnard’s Parent-Child Interaction Model provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics between parents and children, with a particular focus on how these interactions influence child development. The model is grounded in the belief that early parent-child interactions significantly impact a…
Afaf Meleis’ Transitions Theory offers a comprehensive framework to understand the process of transition in individuals, particularly in health care contexts. The theory focuses on the changes or shifts individuals experience across different stages of life, and how these transitions affect…
Marlaine Smith’s Theory of Unitary Caring integrates the concepts of caring and humanistic nursing into a unified framework. The theory focuses on the interconnectedness of the nurse and patient, emphasizing holistic care that nurtures the human experience. Smith’s theory is grounded in…
Helen Erickson, Evelyn Tomlin, and Mary Ann Swain’s Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory provides a holistic framework for nursing practice. This theory emphasizes understanding each patient’s unique worldview (modeling) and using that understanding to plan individualized care (role-modeling). Rooted in the belief…
Josephine Paterson and Loretta Zderad’s Humanistic Nursing Theory emphasizes the relational and humanistic aspects of nursing. Unlike other models that focus solely on clinical or technical aspects, this theory highlights the essence of the nurse-patient relationship, promoting a shared journey toward…
Faye Abdellah’s 21 Nursing Problems is a patient-centered nursing theory that focuses on addressing specific nursing problems to improve care outcomes. This theory emphasizes individualized care, holistic treatment, and the integration of nursing, medical, and social sciences to meet the patient’s…
Myra Levine’s Conservation Model emphasizes the importance of conserving a patient’s energy, structural integrity, personal integrity, and social integrity to promote healing and well-being. Rooted in the principles of adaptation and conservation, the model provides a comprehensive framework for holistic nursing care.…
Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model is a foundational theory in nursing that emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing a patient’s behavior to promote health. This model views individuals as complex behavioral systems with interrelated subsystems that work together to achieve…
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse’s Human Becoming Theory offers a unique perspective on nursing by emphasizing the patient’s experiences, choices, and quality of life. Rooted in existential phenomenology and grounded in humanistic nursing, the theory views individuals as co-creators of their health within their…
