Choose a theory from your undergraduate education in any discipline. It should be a commonly used theory for the general public. Provide the theory in your response. Identify the two concepts and the proposition between them. Explain the concepts. How might the terms used differ from general use of the term. How might the term be confused or misinterpreted?

 

Answer:

The Environmental theory

This theory was developed by Florence Nightingale where she defined Nursing as the act of utilizing the environment of the patients to assist them in their recovery. This theory has a broad applicability to the practitioners,as it can be applied in many complex hospital care environment, the home, a work site or at the community at large. The Environmental theory covers four major concepts namely: Nursing, Human beings, Environment and Health.

Step-by-step explanation

To explain further, we look at the co-related concepts under the Nightingale's Environmental theory. These are Nursing and Environment.

The Nursing concept

This concept states that, what nursing has to do is to put the patients in the best condition for the environment/nature to act upon them. This concepts signifies the proper use of warth, cleanliness,fresh air and proper diet.

The Environment Concept

All that surrounds human beings has a impact on the state of health as reflected in a community health model. The concepts also entails five factors namely; pure fresh air, pure water, effective drainage, cleanliness and light. The deficiency of this factors produce illness or lack of health, but with nurturing environment, the body could repair itself.

• The Environmental theory raises consciousness in the nursing practice and its influence in the patients outcomes.
• It is, however, important to note the application of this theory in the 21st century is in question as there is barely sufficient information on the psychosocial environment when compared to the physical environment.
• The Nursing concept is often misinterpreted, Nursing is an art, whereas medicine is a science. Nurses should not show excessive willingness to serve others but they should be loyal to the medical plan.

Assumptions made in the theory

1. Nightingale stated that nature itself cures. A healthy environment is essential for healing.
2. Nurses should report in an orderly manner to their respective physicians after making accurate observations of their patients.

Conclusion

This Environmental theory of Nursing is a patient care theory. In the 21st century, we are faced with serious environmental conditions. For instance, global warming,nuclear radiations, pollution. This theory seems to be very ideal in the modern environment.

Reference

NCBI. (2019, August 22). Florence Nightingale's biography and environmental theory: Study guide. Nurseslabs. https://nurseslabs.com/florence-nightingales-environmental-theory/