Dungan model of dynamic integration

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Holistic Health
• Integrative Models

Background:

• Humans are viewed as synergistic beings with interconnected body, mind, and spirit dimensions.
• Existing nursing literature provides a foundation for the model's concepts and constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Dungan Model of Dynamic Integration (DMDI) as a novel framework.
• To provide a new model for nursing practice and education.

Main Methods:

• The Dungan Model of Dynamic Integration (DMDI) is presented as an author-developed conceptual model.
• The model integrates well-documented concepts and constructs from nursing literature.

Main Results:

• The DMDI provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human experience in nursing.
• The model's synergistic dimensions (body, mind, spirit) offer a holistic perspective.

Conclusions:

• Dynamic Integration is a broad conceptual model applicable to nursing.
• The model facilitates the testing of mid-range theories, contributing to the science and discipline of nursing.