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Decision Making , Goals , Nursing Theory , Education, Nursing , Humans , Nursing Care , Nursing ResearchSubject(s)
Ethics, Nursing , Goals , Models, Nursing , Models, Psychological , Nurse-Patient Relations , Nursing Theory , Philosophy, Nursing , American Nurses' Association , Communication , Decision Making , Humans , Judgment , Knowledge , Nursing Process , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Systems Theory , United StatesSubject(s)
Nursing Research/trends , Nursing Theory , Philosophy, Nursing , Goals , Humans , Systems TheoryABSTRACT
King's conceptual system provides a comprehensive view of three dynamic interacting systems--personal, interpersonal, and social. Her theory of goal attainment has been used as the basis for practice, education, research, and administration, examples of which are presented here.
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Goals , Interpersonal Relations , Models, Nursing , Nurse-Patient Relations , Nursing Theory , Diffusion of Innovation , Humans , Nursing Process , Systems TheoryABSTRACT
King's conceptual system may be used to build a world community of nurses who respect cultural differences and share the mutual goal of health in each nation. The concepts in this systems framework have been the basis for research and practice and for developing theories such as the theory of goal attainment. This theory includes a human process of interactions that lead to transactions and to goal attainment (outcomes). This process is useful in any nursing situation and in any culture. Knowledge of the concepts of the theory have been applied in practice in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Japan. An example of implementing theory-based practice in a hospital is discussed.
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Goals , Nursing Care/methods , Nursing Research , Nursing Theory , Systems Theory , Humans , Models, Nursing , Nursing ProcessABSTRACT
King's conceptual framework of three dynamic interacting systems (personal, interpersonal, social) provides a structure for observing the interacting elements that enhance or impinge on quality of life. Interactions and transactions with the nurse lead to goal-setting for individuals, families, and society. Goal-setting usually leads to goal attainment, which produces satisfaction with self and improves one's ability to achieve future success. The goal of King's theory (which is derived from her conceptual system) is health for individuals, groups, and society. This article explores the use of King's theory of goal attainment in maintaining and promoting health, which influences quality of life.
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Goals , Models, Nursing , Quality of Life , Humans , Interpersonal Relations , Personal SatisfactionABSTRACT
This article presents an overview of the meaning of the terms concept, theory, and conceptual system. It gives a detailed description of King's conceptual system including personal systems, interpersonal systems, and social systems, and a description of the theory of goal attainment. A discussion of the philosophical assumptions underpinning King's theory as well as the concepts of the theory are also included. Research (both completed and ongoing) and changes that have taken place in her theory are examined.
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Goals , Models, Psychological , Nursing Theory , Humans , Nursing Care/methods , Nursing Care/standards , Nursing Process , Quality Assurance, Health CareSubject(s)
Education, Nursing/trends , Nursing Research/trends , Nursing Theory , Terminology as Topic , HumansABSTRACT
Health is a basic concept in the discipline and profession of nursing. A review of literature from several disciplines revealed that health is viewed as a multidimensional concept. Several approaches to categorize health were presented by various authors. An overview of King's conceptual framework and theory of goal attainment related to her concept of health was discussed. The need to develop reliable and valid instruments to measure the dimensions of health was identified. Several instruments developed by nurses were reviewed. The importance of deriving a conceptual and operational definition of health was related to advancing nursing science. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the meaning of health and its relevance for nursing science. A synthesis of the literature will be discussed first, then King's concept of health will be presented along with the relevance of this knowledge for nursing science and the nursing profession.
