Martha Rogers: Science of Unitary Human Beings UPDATED ON MARCH 5, 2021

BY ANGELO GONZALO, BSN, RN

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Martha Rogers’ theory is known as the Science of Unitary Human Beings

(SUHB). The theory views nursing as both a science and an art as it provides a
way to view the unitary human being, who is integral with the universe. The
unitary human being and his or her environment are one. Nursing focuses on
people and the manifestations that emerge from the mutual human-
environmental field process.
SUHB contains two dimensions: the science of nursing, which is the knowledge
specific to the field of nursing that comes from scientific research; and the art of
nursing, which involves using the science of nursing creatively to help better the
lives of the patient.
Her model addresses the importance of the environment as an integral part of
the patient and uses that knowledge to help nurses blend the science and art of
nursing to ensure patients have a smooth recovery and get back to the best
health possible.
There are eight concepts in Rogers’ nursing theory: energy field, openness,
pattern, pan-dimensionality, hemodynamic principles, resonance, helicy, and
integrality.
Rogers’ development of the said theory has become an influential nursing theory
in the United States. It was considered profound and was too ambitious when
first introduced, but now it is thought to be ahead of its time. Her conceptual
framework has greatly influenced nursing by offering an alternative to traditional
nursing approaches.

How does it help nursing practice?

We all know that nursing theories are essential for nursing practice and are basic to patient
consideration. Nursing theories help bedside nurture assess patient consideration and put together
remedial intercessions concerning the discoveries. The theories can likewise give nurture motivation to
settle on specific decisions throughout everyday life. As we examine Martha Rogers' theory, she stated
that nursing is both a science and an art, the particular reason for the circumstance is it provides a way
to visualize the unitary human being, who is necessary with the universe. The unitary human being and
their current circumstance are. The ideas of the Rogers system model, nursing centers around
individuals and the appearances that arise out of the shared collaboration of the human and natural
field one which means that it sees individuals as essential to their current circumstances.