Comparison of theory

By Narendra singh
M.Sc. Nursing 1st yr
• Nursing theories are organized bodies of
knowledge to define what nursing is, what nurses
do, and why they do it. Nursing theories provide a
way to define nursing as a unique discipline that is
separate from other disciplines (e.g., medicine). It
is a framework of concepts and purposes intended
to guide nursing practice at a more concrete and
specific level
Nursing Metaparadigm
• Four major concepts are frequently interrelated and fundamental to
nursing theory: person, environment, health, and nursing. These four
are collectively referred to as metaparadigm for nursing.
Concepts

• Abdellah;s
• comprehensive patient assessment
• individualized care plan
• Preventive care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Continuing education
• Orem theory
• Self care
• Self care deficits
• Nursing role
• Nursing process
• Holistic approch
• Kings theory
• Interpersonal system
• Goal attainment
• Transaction
• Roles
• Mutual goal setting
• Roy’s theory
• Adaptation
• Stimulus
• Adaptive modes
• Coping mechanism
• Holistic approach
• Health promotion.
Abdellah and Orem Theories

• The needs theorists were the first group of nurses who thought of giving
nursing care conceptual order. Theories of Orem, and abdella are criticized
for relying too much of health and placing the patient in overtly dependent
position , complexity, lack of specificity

Kings theory

• Goal attainment theory complex and challenging to apply in practice, may

not adequately address cultural consideration/diversity, emphasis on goal.

Roy’s theory

• Its abstract nature and terminology may pose challenges for practical
application at the bed sides, limited empirical evidence, only focus on
adaptation, limited consideration of cultural factors.