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Using Gordon's functional health patterns to organize a critical care orientation program
Focus on Critical Care
|February 1, 1992
Summary
This study revised critical care orientation using Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (FHPs). Further research is needed to confirm if this nursing framework improves holistic patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Critical care orientation is vital for nursing practice.
- Standard orientation methods may not fully support holistic care.
- A structured nursing framework can guide orientation development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the revision of critical care orientation.
- To align orientation with Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (FHPs).
- To explore the potential of a nursing framework in promoting holistic nursing.
Main Methods:
- Revision of existing critical care orientation program.
- Application of Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns as a guiding framework.
- Descriptive approach to document the revision process.
Main Results:
- A revised critical care orientation based on Gordon's FHPs was developed.
- The revision process highlighted the need for ongoing review and adaptation.
- The study outlines a structured approach to orientation development.
Conclusions:
- The revised orientation provides a structured approach using a recognized nursing framework.
- Continuous review and revision are essential for effective orientation.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the impact of this framework on holistic nursing practice.