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Select a nursing theorist of choice and research him/her. Include a summary of your research and how it correlates to the subject you are studying. Identify their key contribution to nursing and explain its importance in healthcare.
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· Research paper must be 500 – 650 words.
· 3 or more scholarly sources must be utilized
· Sources must be within the last 5 years
· Must have a minimum of 3 Sources
· All article sources must be cited by including them in reference sheet (separate).
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Theory of Comfort The Theory of Comfort emerged in the 1990s by Katherine Kolcaba. With this theory, nurses focus on providing patients withcomfort as their primary objective. The idea behind this focus is that if the basic needs of the patient are met, the patientwill naturally experience some relief, which is the first step in the three stages of comfort (relief, ease and transcendence).Tidal ModelThe Tidal Model also emerged in the 1990s. It was spearheaded by Phil Barker, who worked to combine nursing with psychiatry byhelping people through experiences of distress. This model helps patients navigate these negative moments through the 10Commitments of:1. Valuing the voice and experiences of the patient2. Respecting the language used by the patient3. Having a true curiosity about the patient and their experiences4. Become the apprentice-learn from the patient you are helping5. Using the tools available to help the patient6. Helping the patient see the next step7. Helping the patient understand and experience the gift of time8. Using personal insights and wisdom9. Understanding that the only thing constant in life is change10. Being transparent throughout the process( Tylor C, Lynn P, 2015).
NAME OF THE THEORY
Research and Markets: Pioneering Theories in Nursing
This book presents leading nursing theorists and their contribution to nursing theory and practice, including nurses from abroad who have influenced UK practice. The user friendly format presents information on each theorist including a summary of why the person is considered to be a nursing champion, key dates in the life of the champion and links with other nursing theorists.
This book will take the reader through the history of nursing and the men and women who have developed nursing as a profession. It will attempt to explain the theories and practice of nursing and provide food for thought for students and practitioners, encouraging reflective thinking. The book will place the theory into context and review current concepts in nursing. Each theorist will have details of their biography, summary of their writings, an explanation of their theories, demonstration of the use of their theory in practice and the influence they have had on the field.
Key Topics Covered:
Section One: How did we get here? The context for the development of the nursing profession Overview Chapter 1 Florence Nightingale by Austyn Snowden Chapter 2 Mary Seacole by Sue Royce Chapter 3 Isabel Robb by Catherine Rae Chapter 4 Faye Abdellah by Betty Scholes
Section Two: How do I do the job? Development of the knowledge and skills required in nursing Overview Chapter 5 Lydia Hall by Elaine Stevens Chapter 6 Barbara Carper by Maria Pollard Chapter 7 Josephine Paterson and Loretta Zderad by Anne Kay Chapter 8 Katherine Kolcaba by John Atkinson and Yvonne Christley Chapter 9 Ramona Mercer by Lesley Storrie Chapter 10 Patricia Benner by Mary Milligan
Section 3: How do I know what people need? Understanding the problem by reviewing the patients deficits and strengths Overview Chapter 11 Virginia Henderson by Brian Johnston Chapter 12 Madeleine Leininger by Yvonne Christley Chapter 13 Ernestine Wiedenbach by Linda Wylie Chapter 14 Dorothea Orem by Kenny Keegan Chapter 15 Myra Levine by Valerie Douglas Chapter 16 Nancy Roper, Winifred W Logan and Alison J Tierney by Lorraine Duers
Section 4: Grand theories: How does this all fit together? Overview Chapter 17 Callista Roy by Mandy Allison Chapter 18 Betty Neuman by Glenn Marland and Gerry McGhee Chapter 19 Martha Rogers by Stuart Milligan Chapter 20 Margaret Newman by Glenn Marland Chapter 21 Rosemarie Parse by Angela Kydd
Section 5: What do you want me to do to help? Working in partnership Overview Chapter 22 Ida Orlando by Boyd Thomson Chapter 23 Imogene King by Billy Mathers Chapter 24 Moyra Allen by Kathleen Duffy Chapter 25 Anne Casey by Raymond Duffy Chapter 26 Hildegard Peplau by Margaret M Brown Chapter 27 Philip Barker by Allan Donnell
OTHER INFORMATON
Comfort Theory and Practice: A Vision for Holistic Health Care and Research
The book begins by defining comfort from the patient’s perspective, then discusses measurement systems, the placement of the concept within the context of a theory for health care, and the evolution of the theory for the 21st century. It is valuable in delineating the concept of comfort and the development of a theory for use in education, practice and research. The engaging and personal nature of the book will appeal to nurses and other practitioners.-
Jayalakshmi Jambunathan, R.N., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ****
AuthorAffiliation
Jayalakshmi Jambunathan, R.N., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ****
REFERENCES
Jambunathan, J. (2003). Comfort Theory and Practice: A Vision for Holistic Health Care and Research.
Hospitals & Health Networks, 77(12), 76.
https://www.proquest.com/trade-journals/comfort-theory-practice-vision-holistic-health/docview/215319047/se-2
Fundamentals for nursing (8th ed.). https://www.atitesting.com
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