Assignment 4 Nursing Metaparadigm
Foundations of Healthcare 112 (Singapore)
Assignment 1 – Nursing theories (30%)
Marking Guide
Requirement
Marks Allocated
Marks gained
Comment by tutor
Presentation of assignment
Language expression, grammar and spelling
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Format and presentation
2
Structure of assignment
Introduction clearly defines the topic
2
Logical flow of argument/ideas throughout
2
Conclusion draws the main points together
2
Content
Reflects and explores the relationship of the four nursing metaparadigms to the selected theorist
6
Demonstrates critical thinking skills identifying limitations of current theory to nursing practice today.
4
Discusses the Application of selected theory to a clinical setting providing …show more content…
Wholly compensatory is where the individual is unable to fulfill self-care needs due to either failure to be self-directed or medical prescription (Foster, 2010). Therefore, the nurse will have to take control over the care of the person. For instance, a tetraplegic patient will be totally dependent on the nurses to help in his/her daily activities. In partly compensatory system, it incorporates the patient and the nurse to share responsibilities in accomplishing self-care (Hartweg & Fleck, 2010). For instance, a patient that has fractured his leg due to an accident, will need help in ambulating and wound care but he can still manage some of his needs such as eating independently. A supportive-educative system is where the individual is able to perform all tasks in meeting self-care but he/she needs to learn how to do so (Foster, 2010). For example, a patient that needs to go home with an indwelling catheter will need to learn how to care and prevent infection. The nurse will have to educate on how to empty the bag of urine, catheter care and when to change the catheter and the urine bag. Therefore, these three nursing systems will allow the nurse to provide support, guide and educate the …show more content…
(2005). Contemporary nursing knowledge: Analysis and evaluation of nursing models and theories (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Foster, P. C. (2010). Self-care deficit nursing theory. In J. B. George (Ed.), Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (6th ed., pp. 116-121). Lakestreet, NJ: Julie and Regina.
Hartweg, D. L., & Fleck, L. M. (2010). Dorothea Orem’s self care deficit theory. In M. E. Parker & M. C. Smith (Eds.), Nursing theories and nursing practice (3rd ed., pp 121-143). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Orem, D. E. (1995). Nursing concepts of practice (5th ed.). St. Louis: C. V. Mosby.
Slideshare. (n.d.). Dorothea Orem & Imogene King: Nursing theorists in focus. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/macluvniam/dorothea-orem-imogene-king#btnNext
Sonata, M. (2010, July 11). Orem’s self care deficit theory. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://juneyou-doroteaoremstheoryofselfcare.blogspot.sg/
WHO definition of health 1948. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.who.int/about/definition/en/print.html
Winters, R. K. V. (1989). Adapting the environment to age-related sensory losses. Journal of the American academy of nurse practitioners, 1,
Assignment 1 – Nursing theories (30%)
Marking Guide
Requirement
Marks Allocated
Marks gained
Comment by tutor
Presentation of assignment
Language expression, grammar and spelling
2
Format and presentation
2
Structure of assignment
Introduction clearly defines the topic
2
Logical flow of argument/ideas throughout
2
Conclusion draws the main points together
2
Content
Reflects and explores the relationship of the four nursing metaparadigms to the selected theorist
6
Demonstrates critical thinking skills identifying limitations of current theory to nursing practice today.
4
Discusses the Application of selected theory to a clinical setting providing …show more content…
Wholly compensatory is where the individual is unable to fulfill self-care needs due to either failure to be self-directed or medical prescription (Foster, 2010). Therefore, the nurse will have to take control over the care of the person. For instance, a tetraplegic patient will be totally dependent on the nurses to help in his/her daily activities. In partly compensatory system, it incorporates the patient and the nurse to share responsibilities in accomplishing self-care (Hartweg & Fleck, 2010). For instance, a patient that has fractured his leg due to an accident, will need help in ambulating and wound care but he can still manage some of his needs such as eating independently. A supportive-educative system is where the individual is able to perform all tasks in meeting self-care but he/she needs to learn how to do so (Foster, 2010). For example, a patient that needs to go home with an indwelling catheter will need to learn how to care and prevent infection. The nurse will have to educate on how to empty the bag of urine, catheter care and when to change the catheter and the urine bag. Therefore, these three nursing systems will allow the nurse to provide support, guide and educate the …show more content…
(2005). Contemporary nursing knowledge: Analysis and evaluation of nursing models and theories (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Foster, P. C. (2010). Self-care deficit nursing theory. In J. B. George (Ed.), Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (6th ed., pp. 116-121). Lakestreet, NJ: Julie and Regina.
Hartweg, D. L., & Fleck, L. M. (2010). Dorothea Orem’s self care deficit theory. In M. E. Parker & M. C. Smith (Eds.), Nursing theories and nursing practice (3rd ed., pp 121-143). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Orem, D. E. (1995). Nursing concepts of practice (5th ed.). St. Louis: C. V. Mosby.
Slideshare. (n.d.). Dorothea Orem & Imogene King: Nursing theorists in focus. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/macluvniam/dorothea-orem-imogene-king#btnNext
Sonata, M. (2010, July 11). Orem’s self care deficit theory. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://juneyou-doroteaoremstheoryofselfcare.blogspot.sg/
WHO definition of health 1948. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.who.int/about/definition/en/print.html
Winters, R. K. V. (1989). Adapting the environment to age-related sensory losses. Journal of the American academy of nurse practitioners, 1,