Transition Theory According To Meleis

Transitions Theory Case Study
This paper attempts to accomplish two goals as stated in the objectives of the assignment: to describe Transitions Theory and apply it on the selected Case Study. After reading the assigned readings and outside sources, here is my understanding and application of the mentioned theory. According to Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Messias, and Shumacher (2000) Transitions Theory is a theory that attempt to explain the exchanges that exist when people pass through changes, events and phases in any point in their lives that is somewhat connected to their health and their capability to carry on in life after the event has occurred and how nursing interactions, recognition of stressors, interventions and educations can help
These are entangled together and closely affect each other (Meleis et al. 2000). It is divided into sub-sections or aspects that get into detail every angle and details of the reaction and response to the change or stressor. The applicability of this concept to the family is as follows. All of the mentioned changes and transitions that the family is experiencing have the potential to get out of hand and be more serious, specially the complications of Diabetes, being overweight and homelessness. The only limitation I can see is the amount knowledge and education the family has received about this health issues. From this stand point, I do not believe that they are satisfying the Awareness aspect of the concept. Unfortunately, without full Awareness, they are not completely able to Engage and be involved in finding resources for aid. The family on a new diet, indicating they may have received limited amount of health education. They may have perceived that the recommended change in diet is a precursor to something worse or as an attempt to do damage control when it comes to their health. This change in lifestyle, along with the stigma of being laid off or potentially being homeless will definitely alter their perceptions towards themselves and their environment. This is how I believe the aspect of Change and Difference is affecting this family. In regards to the aspect of Timespan of the transition, I believe this is related and closely dependent on their level of Awareness of the changes, so the duration of transition is undetermined at this point. The Critical Point and Events aspect that applies in this case is the facts that that they are on a new diet and the laying off of Mr. Rojas from his job. This has served as a red flag or a warning