Martha Rogers

Theory name

Science of Unitary beings

Theory type

Grand theory

Main concept

Humans and their environments are constantly reacting energy fields identifiable by patterns. Focuses on the holistic interaction with the environment.

How she viewed the person

• The person is seen as more than just a sum of parts; the person and environment are inseparable

• Humans are energy fields identified by patterns
  

How she views health

Continuous patterning of the human and environment energy fields, not the absence of disease.

How she viewed the environment

Wave pattern with continuous changes. Each human field pattern is unique and connected with its distinctive environmental field pattern.

How she viewed nursing

Organized body of abstract knowledge, used for the purpose of assisting human beings to move in direction of maximum well-being.

Examples

A hospice nurse caring for a terminally ill patient might play calming music, use aromatherapy, and meditation techniques to make the patient feel whole, dignified, and connected, even as their physical condition declines.

Nine Assertions of Science

Wholeness, Openness, Unidirectionality, Pattern and Organization, Sentience Thought, One Energy Field, Universe of Open Systems, Patterns, Pan Dimension.

Function of nursing

Recognizing patterns of energy in client and self, then mutually acting to guide and redirect those patterns to support optimum functioning.

Imports of environment

Importance of environment as an important part of patient to blend science and art to get a good recovery. Look beyond physical body and look at person as a whole.