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Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness: a personal evolution
Gina C Bateman1, Lyn Merryfeather
1Alberta Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Alberta, Canada.
Abstract:
In this article, the authors demonstrate the value of using Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness for nurses and the clients they serve. A review of the conception and evolution of the theory and its link to spiritual ideology provides a multi-dimensional perspective of Newman's ideas. Additionally, an exploration of the central concepts of the theory offers an in-depth view of the philosophical and practical tenets on which the theory is based. The authors also chronicle one nurse's journey and evolution as a healthcare provider whose practice is rooted in Newman's theory.
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