Theorists and theories (mid range)

Patricia Benner

Novice to expert model

Progression of nursing practice while integrating care ( novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert)

Influenced by: Henderson

Afaf Meleis

Transition theory

Focuses on how transitions effect the well being of a person
Help people go through healthy transitions for healthy outcomes

Types of transitions: Developmental, situational, health illness, organizational

Hildegard Peplau

Interpersonal relations theory

How communication and the relationship between the nurse and patient help for better outcomes
(Orientation phase, working phase, termination)

Nola Pender

Health promotion theory

Promote positive health behaviors/plans to improve health for better outcomes and well being

Kathrine Kolcaba

Comfort theory

Comfort is essential when working toward patients well being.
(Comfort should be fulfilled in every aspect physical, social, environmental, psychosocial)

3 types of comfort: relief, ease, transcendence
4 contexts: physical, psychospiritual, socio-cultural, environmental.

Ida Orlando- Pelletier

Nursing process theory

Nursing care should be done deliberately based off patients needs/wants/concerns/ communication

Madeline Leininger

Culture care theory

Emphasizes the importance of providing culturally competent care and respecting health beliefs for each patient individually

Assumptions of supporting theory: care, caring, culture care