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A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE FOUR CONCEPTS OF THE NURSING METAPARADIGM

Subject: The Evolution of Theoretical Knowledge








A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE FOUR CONCEPTS OF THE NURSING METAPARADIGM
















Introduction
The four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm as described in Orem’s theory are:
Person
Environment
Health
Nursing

My perspective of the four concepts has changed somewhat after studying Orem’s theory. My thoughts of the “Person” have become more focussed on to one that is the recipient of nursing care only when they cannot administer self-care. My view of the “Environment” now includes a developmental environment. My previous understanding of “Health” did not include such emphasis on health promotion and health maintenance. My view of “Nursing” now includes the understanding of the importance of nursing theory as applied to practice settings and in the development of nursing as a profession.

Person
Orem describes the person as a patient; an individual functioning biolog...

Posted by: Shelia Olander

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