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Health as a continuum based on the Neuman systems model
Nursing Science Quarterly
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This presentation defines health as a continuum using the Neuman systems model. It explores the created environment and energy concepts, with case studies showing their impact on holistic nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Systems Theory
Background:
- The presentation is grounded in the Neuman Systems Model.
- It introduces novel conceptualizations of health.
- Focuses on the interplay between environment and energy in health.
Observation:
- Explores health as a dynamic continuum.
- Integrates the concepts of created-environment and energy.
- Utilizes case studies for practical illustration.
Findings:
- Establishes new relationships between created-environment, energy, and health.
- Demonstrates health as a spectrum rather than a binary state.
- Highlights the significance of environmental factors in health.
Implications:
- Suggests advancements in holistic nursing care.
- Provides a framework for future nursing research.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering the broader environment in patient well-being.