Joyce Travelbee’s Human-to-Human Relationship Model emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between nurses and patients in fostering healing and well-being. This theory highlights the role of empathy, communication, and shared humanity in nursing care. By focusing on the human aspects of…
Ida Jean Orlando’s Nursing Process Theory emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to a patient’s immediate needs. Rooted in the principles of dynamic interaction between nurse and patient, this theory focuses on individualized care, where nurses use observation, assessment, and validation…
Lydia Hall’s Core, Care, and Cure Theory presents a holistic framework for nursing, focusing on the patient as a whole person. By dividing nursing care into three interrelated components—core, care, and cure—Hall emphasizes the importance of addressing the physical, emotional, and social…
Ernestine Wiedenbach’s Helping Art of Clinical Nursing highlights the nurse’s role as a proactive caregiver who delivers individualized and purposeful care. The theory emphasizes the art of nursing as an intentional process that addresses patients’ unique needs through observation, judgment, and action. This…
Cheryl Tatano Beck’s Postpartum Depression Theory provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding postpartum depression (PPD). Drawing from extensive qualitative research, Beck sheds light on the lived experiences of women, emphasizing the emotional, physical, and social dimensions of PPD. This theory…
Kristen Swanson’s Theory of Caring emphasizes the pivotal role of caring in nursing, viewing it as a process that strengthens the connection between nurses and patients. Developed from empirical studies on perinatal loss and other health experiences, Swanson’s theory outlines how…
Margaret Newman’s Health as Expanding Consciousness (HEC) theory offers a holistic and transformative approach to health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals, their environments, and their experiences. Rooted in a belief that health encompasses more than the absence of disease, Newman’s theory explores…
Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM) provides a framework for understanding the factors that motivate individuals to engage in behaviors that improve their well-being. Unlike traditional models focusing on disease prevention, Pender’s HPM emphasizes proactive measures to promote optimal health.…
Katharine Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort is a patient-centered framework that emphasizes the importance of providing comfort to individuals, families, and communities in healthcare settings. This theory highlights physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors contributing to comfort and aims to enhance…
