Holistic Health Interventions
There are a number of nursing theories and models that specifically focus on the holistic approach.
- Review the list below and choose one theory or model that you feel is applicable to the topics identified in weeks 2 and 5. Attached
Holistic Nursing Theories and Models
- King’s Theory of Goal Attainment
- Neuman’s Systems Model
- Rogers’ Theory of Unitary Human Beings
- Nightingale’s Environment Theory
- Hall’s Care, Cure and Core Theory
- Parse’s Human Becoming Theory
- Roy’s Adaptation Model of Nursing
- Johnson’s Behavior System Model
- Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory
- Erickson’s Modeling and Role Modeling Theory
- Newman’s Health as Expanding Consciousness Theory
- Watson’s Philosophy and Science of Caring
- Humanistic Model
Answer the following questions:
- How does the holistic nursing theory or model apply to the community needs you have identified?
- How does this theory or model vary from traditional, mainstream medicine theories or models?
- What data is there to support efficacy of the holistic nursing theory or model?
- How can the holistic nursing theory or model be used to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and/or populations?
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.