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Environment, ecosystems, and ecological behavior: a dialogue toward developing nursing ecological theory
1Loretto Heights Department of Nursing, RHSHP, Regis University, Denver, CO 80221, USA. glauste@regis.edu
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|February 24, 2006
Summary
This study introduces a nursing ecological theory to integrate ecological sciences into nursing practice. It aims to enhance holistic care by connecting patient well-being with global environmental health.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Current nursing theory lacks substantial integration of ecology.
- There is a growing need to connect nursing practice with environmental concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel nursing ecological theory.
- To broaden nursing perspectives by incorporating ecological sciences.
- To guide nurses in translating environmental concerns into professional actions.
Main Methods:
- Theory derivation process.
- Conceptual model development based on ecological sciences.
Main Results:
- A nursing ecological model is proposed.
- The theory integrates concepts of global ecosystems and interrelationships.
Conclusions:
- A nursing ecological theory can guide holistic care.
- This approach benefits patients, the nursing profession, and the Earth.