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The Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory model: an update
1Department of Nursing, San Jose State University, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice
|November 7, 1998
Summary
This study revises the Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework to better manage chronic conditions. The updated model emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and the nurse's central role in holistic, global health care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Care Management
- Chronic Illness
Background:
- The American health care system is evolving.
- Chronic illness and nursing practices are changing.
- Existing theoretical models require updates to reflect these shifts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a revised Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework.
- To update theoretical models for managing chronic conditions in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Revision of the Corbin and Strauss Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework.
- Incorporation of updated concepts in chronic illness management.
Main Results:
- The revised framework emphasizes health promotion and illness prevention.
- Streamlined language enhances user-friendliness.
- Increased focus on global influences on health care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are central to managing chronic conditions due to their holistic approach and expertise.
- The revised framework supports nurses in addressing complex chronic illness issues in the 21st century.