Department of Medicine & Advanced Technology, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Received: 01 July, 2024, Manuscript No. jnhs-23-154218; Editor Assigned: 03 July, 2024, Pre QC No. P-154218; Reviewed: 17 July, 2024, QC No. Q-154218; Revised: 24 July, 2024, Manuscript No. R-154218; Published: 31 July, 2024, DOI: 10.4172/JNHS.2024.10.4.155
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The foundation for nursing theories in the 19th century was established by Florence Nightingale, who is regarded as the founder of contemporary nursing. Her Environmental Theory placed a strong emphasis on how the physical surroundings affect patient outcomes. Nightingale's idea demonstrated the need of preventive measures in healthcare by emphasizing the need to maintain a clean and well-ventilated atmosphere to promote healing. Nursing has also been impacted by behavioral ideas, such as those created by Pavlov and B.F. Skinner. These theories focus on how inputs affect behavior, conditioning, and reinforcement. These theories are used by nurses to comprehend patient reactions, develop techniques for positive reinforcement, and promote desirable behaviors. Jean Watson developed the Theory of Human Caring in the 20th century, highlighting the value of interpersonal connections in nursing [1]. According to Watson's hypothesis, compassion is a crucial aspect of nursing, and that in order to foster healing and well-being, nurses must establish a strong connection with their patients.
The Nursing Systems Theory, or Self-Care Deficit Theory, developed by Dorothea Orem, emphasizes the role that nurses play in assisting patients in meeting their own needs. Orem's idea promotes patient autonomy and independence by encouraging nurses to evaluate the patient's capacity for self-care activities and to step in when necessary. Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory is crucial in today's interconnected world. The need of comprehending and honoring cultural diversity in healthcare is emphasized by this approach [2]. By ensuring that patients' beliefs and behaviors are taken into account in their treatment plans, Leininger's approach helps nurses provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care. Betty Neuman's Systems Model views individuals as holistic beings influenced by internal and external stressors.
Modern nursing ideas are constantly changing to take into account developments in research, technology, and healthcare. Lenz and Pugh's Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms is one such theory that focuses on controlling and reducing the symptoms that patients find upsetting. Nursing theories form the foundation of evidence-based practice and are more than just theoretical ideas. In clinical settings, nurses use these ideas to determine patients' needs, create care plans, make clinical decisions, and assess results [3]. Modern nursing ideas are constantly changing to take into account developments in research, technology, and healthcare. Lenz and Pugh's Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms is one such theory that focuses on controlling and reducing the symptoms that patients find upsetting. Nursing theories form the foundation of evidence-based practice and are more than just theoretical ideas. In clinical settings, nurses use these ideas to determine patients' needs, create care plans, make clinical decisions, and assess results.
Nursing theories offer a methodical way to evaluate patients. These frameworks are used by nurses to collect data regarding the social, psychological, emotional, and physical requirements of their patients. For example, nurses might determine areas where patients need help by using Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory to guide their assessment of a patient's capacity for self-care activities. Nursing theories aid in the creation of customized care plans following a comprehensive assessment. These plans consider the particular needs, interests, and circumstances of each patient. For instance, Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring highlights the value of developing a close relationship with the patient, which can guide the creation of a care plan that attends to the patient's emotional and spiritual needs in addition to their physical ones.
Clinical judgment and decision-making are based on nursing theory. Using the tenets of these ideas, nurses can assess patient conditions and choose the best course of action. For example, Betty Neuman's Systems Model in Nursing assists nurses in understanding how both internal and external stressors can affect a patient's general health and well-being, enabling them to make well-informed decisions to reduce such stressors [4]. A key component of nursing practice is effective communication. Nursing theories provide guidance on how to communicate effectively and build therapeutic relationships with patients. Nurses can be guided in compassionately discussing symptoms, comprehending patients' feelings, and offering suitable therapies by the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms, which focuses on managing unpleasant symptoms.
Numerous nursing philosophies place a strong emphasis on providing patients with holistic care that takes into account their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. These theories are used by nurses to make sure that every facet of a patient's health is taken care of. For example, Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory promotes culturally sensitive care by urging nurses to honor and take into account patients' cultural beliefs in their care plans. The professional development of nurses is aided by nursing theories. Considering ideas promotes continuous learning and critical thinking. To improve their comprehension and practical application, nurses might participate in nursing theory-related workshops, seminars, and training sessions [5]. Research projects and the creation of evidence-based practice are also guided by nursing ideas. Based on these theories, nurses can create research projects that evaluate the efficacy of therapies. For instance, investigations might look into the beneficial effects of applying Watson's Theory of Human Caring on patient outcomes. In order to help students comprehend the fundamentals of nursing practice, nursing theories are incorporated into nursing education curricula. In order to be ready to provide excellent patient care after graduation, aspiring nurses learn how to apply these theories in practical settings.
The diverse aspects of nursing practice are clarified by nursing theories. They act as a guide, enabling nurses to make wise judgments, give compassionate care, and adjust to the ever evolving healthcare environment. Together, these theories—whether they are centered on the environment, interpersonal connections, self-care, or cultural sensitivity—shape nursing's core as an art that combines science and art to advance health, lessen suffering, and improve quality of life. To put it simply, nursing theories give nurses a methodical framework within which to approach patient care with consideration and method.
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