Cecilia Laurente: Practice and Career

Person

The person is viewed holistically, with focus on their family connections and how anxiety affects their well-being

Health

Health is the patient’s ability to cope with anxiety and illness, supported by their family to promote well-being

Environment

The environment includes the patient’s family, social support networks, and nurse-patient relationship, which can either help or hinder coping

Nursing

Nursing involves reducing anxiety and strengthening support systems through communication, presence, concern, and stimulation

What is the focus of the Theory of Nursing Practice and Career

It emphasizes effective communication and uses the family as the entry point in helping patients cope and heal

What key concept is central to their theory

Communication: it is the key to engaging patients and families in their care

How does this theory define Anxiety

A mental state of fear or nervousness about what might happen

Predisposing factors

• age

• sex

• civil status

• educational background

• length of work

• experience

What are enhancing factors

• Caring experience, beliefs, and attitude

• Feeling good about work

• Learning about caring in school

• Coping mechanisms

• Good communication skills

What results from the combination of these factors

Promotes caring behaviors such as presence, stimulation, concern

What is the overall outcome of this model

Decreased anxiety in patients through caring communication and support

What is the main goal of the theory of nursing practice and career

To enhance nurse-patient relationships and reduce anxiety by emphasizing communication and family involvement in care