7 Theories
Florence Nightingale –Environmental Theory
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), considered the founder of educated and scientific nursing and widely known as "The Lady with the Lamp", wrote the first nursing notes that became the basis of nursing practice and research. The notes, entitled Notes on Nursing: What it is, What is not (1860), listed some of her theories that have served as foundations of nursing practice in various settings, including the succeeding conceptual frameworks and theories in the field of nursing. Nightingale is considered the first nursing theorist. One of her theories was the Environmental Theory, which incorporated the restoration of the usual health status of the nurse's clients into the delivery of health care—it is still practiced today. Concerns of Environmental Theory
1. Proper ventilation focus on the architectural aspect of the hospital.
2. Light has quite as real and tangible effects to the body- Her nursing intervention includes direct exposure to sunlight.
3. Cleanliness and sanitation- She assumes that dirty environment was the source of infection and rejected the "germ theory".
Her nursing interventions focus on proper handling and disposal of bodily secretions and sewage, frequent bathing for patients and nurses, clean clothing and hand washing.
4. Warmth, quiet and diet environment- She introduces the manipulation of the environment for patient's adaptation such as fire, opening the windows and repositioning the room seasonally, etc.
5. Unnecessary noise is not healthy for recuperating patients.
6. Dietary intake.
7. Petty management proposed the avoidance of psychological harm, no upsetting news. Strictly war issues and concerns should not be discussed inside the hospital. She includes the use of small pets of psychological therapy
Summary:
Florence Nightingale wanted to emphasize the cleanliness in all aspects in treating a patient. She was very much concern in the proper hygiene not just of the patient but
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), considered the founder of educated and scientific nursing and widely known as "The Lady with the Lamp", wrote the first nursing notes that became the basis of nursing practice and research. The notes, entitled Notes on Nursing: What it is, What is not (1860), listed some of her theories that have served as foundations of nursing practice in various settings, including the succeeding conceptual frameworks and theories in the field of nursing. Nightingale is considered the first nursing theorist. One of her theories was the Environmental Theory, which incorporated the restoration of the usual health status of the nurse's clients into the delivery of health care—it is still practiced today. Concerns of Environmental Theory
1. Proper ventilation focus on the architectural aspect of the hospital.
2. Light has quite as real and tangible effects to the body- Her nursing intervention includes direct exposure to sunlight.
3. Cleanliness and sanitation- She assumes that dirty environment was the source of infection and rejected the "germ theory".
Her nursing interventions focus on proper handling and disposal of bodily secretions and sewage, frequent bathing for patients and nurses, clean clothing and hand washing.
4. Warmth, quiet and diet environment- She introduces the manipulation of the environment for patient's adaptation such as fire, opening the windows and repositioning the room seasonally, etc.
5. Unnecessary noise is not healthy for recuperating patients.
6. Dietary intake.
7. Petty management proposed the avoidance of psychological harm, no upsetting news. Strictly war issues and concerns should not be discussed inside the hospital. She includes the use of small pets of psychological therapy
Summary:
Florence Nightingale wanted to emphasize the cleanliness in all aspects in treating a patient. She was very much concern in the proper hygiene not just of the patient but