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An 8 page paper discussing King’s conceptual framework of goal attainment. This model is one in which duties, responsibilities and attitudes can change with current or future needs without destroying the integrity of any component and without disrupting the effective function of the larger system. It is one that can accommodate technological advances, yet allow individuals to grow in personal and interpersonal relationships, supporting both personnel and patient needs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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several nursing practice theories similar in that they are based on a system concept. That of Imogene King falls within this realm as well. Unlike some others, Kings
theory seeks to integrate personal, interpersonal and social systems as they are associated with nursing practice. The personal experience of the direct-care nurse
never is limited only to the patient, but involves several other interface systems as well. These "systems" as discussed by King include peer nurses; administrative personnel; the health care
facility in which the nursing care takes place; and even the local external community. The social system can be extended even further to include all of health care and
the national publics perspective of the nursing profession and of nurses as a group. Components of the Nursing Model One compilation of nursing
theory quotes Polit and Hendersons definition of this framework: Kings conceptual model includes three types of dynamic, interacting systems: personal systems (represented by individuals), interpersonal systems (represented by
such dyadic interactions as nurse-patient dialogue), and social systems (represented by larger institutions such as hospitals and families) (Polit and Henderson quoted in Models and Theories of Nursing).
There are many settings in which nursing can occur within this framework. The most obvious is
in direct patient care, but the nurses assurance and education value may apply more to family members than patients in many circumstances. Of course the nurse must always have
direct involvement with administration. Kings model accommodates all of these scenarios and more. Biographical Influence Imogene King was an associate professor of
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