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GRP 3 Keesha & Marie Faye Abdellah Power Point FINAL
GRP 3 Keesha & Marie Faye Abdellah Power Point FINAL
Background
Born -March 1919
Faye G. Abdellah
Columbia University Bachelors Degree in Nursing 1945 Masters Degree in Physiology 1947 Doctorate in Education 1955
Assisted in international nursing research studies during the Korean War (China, Japan, Australia, Russia) Abdellahs research findings led to the first federally-tested coronary care unit in Connecticut Theory and research data led to the establishment of the Office of Long-Term Care
Abdellahs model describes concerns of nursing rather than a theory describing relationships among phenomena. Her theory provides a foundation for determining and organizing nursing care (McEwen,
Nursing is based on an art and science that mold the attitudes, intellectual competencies, and technical skills of the individual nurse into the desire and ability to
help people, sick or well, cope with their health needs (Nursing Theories, 2010)
Originated from nursing practice & desire to promote patient-centered comprehensive care Shifts focus of the profession from disease centered to patient centered Concepts of health, nursing problems, and problem solving are interrelated Describes nursing as a service to society
A Human Needs Theory Human beings have universal and objective needs for health and autonomy and a right to their optimal satisfaction. Focus
Nursing Education Nursing Practice
Purpose
To guide patient care in the hospital and community settings (McEwen, 2007)
Purpose
To provide a method to evaluate a students experiences and means of evaluating a nurses competency based on outcome measures
Three Areas 1. Physical, sociological, and emotional needs of the patient 2. Types of interpersonal relationships between the nurse and the 3.
the patient over time to identify any attitudes and clues affecting his behavior
Explore the patients and familys
Requirements of Care
Classified in 4 Levels 1. Sustenal Care 2. Remedial Care 3. Restorative Care 4. Preventative Care
21 Nursing Problems
Sorted into 4 groups 1. Problems r/t comfort, hygiene and safety 2. Physiologic Balance 3. Psychological and Social Factors 4. Sociologic and Community Factors
Nursing Diagnosis
(Nursing Theory, 2010)
2000
Inducted into the National Womens Hall of Fame
(www.greatwomen.org)
We cannot wait for the world to change.......... Those of us with intelligence, purpose, and vision must take the lead and change the world. Let us move forward together!......I promise never to rest until my work has been completed! Faye G. Abdellah
(www.encyclopedia.com)
Nursing programs encourage nursing students to utilize patient- centered approaches in the clinical setting
Problem solving approach is utilized by practitioners in guiding treatment plans within their practice. Especially within practices that deals with clients who have specific health care needs and specific nursing problems (Nursing Theories, 2010)