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Modeling the client's world: a way to holistic care
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This article clarifies the distinction between wholistic and holistic nursing, advocating for the holistic approach in modern healthcare. It highlights the Modeling and Role-Modeling theory as a framework for effective holistic nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Theory
Background:
- Distinguishing between "wholistic" and "holistic" nursing concepts.
- Providing a historical overview and critique of both nursing paradigms.
Observation:
- Examining the effectiveness of "wholistic" versus "holistic" nursing for current healthcare needs.
- Presenting the "Modeling and Role-Modeling" theory as a holistic framework.
Findings:
- The "holistic" nursing conceptualization is more effective for contemporary nursing care.
- The "Modeling and Role-Modeling" theory exemplifies a holistic orientation in nursing.
- Clinical case examples demonstrate the application of this theory in practice.
Implications:
- Adopting a holistic nursing approach enhances patient care outcomes.
- Theoretical frameworks like "Modeling and Role-Modeling" are crucial for advancing holistic nursing.
- Further research into practical applications of holistic nursing is warranted.