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A 5 page paper. Imogene King's Goal Attainment Theory is explained in relation to her basic concepts. Specific Freudian theories are then discusses, specifically his psychosexual stages and his theory of transference. There are then related to nursing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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P. McCabe For The PaperStore, June 2001 properly! Imogene Kings goal attainment theory is based on and is an extension
of her personal and interpersonal systems included in her conceptual framework (University of North Carolina, 2001; Mississippi University for Women, 2001; Fawcett, 2001). These are described thusly by Fawcett: *
Personal Systems are individuals, who are regarded as rational, sentient, social beings. The personal system processes selective inputs from the environment through the senses. Concepts related to the personal system
are perception, self, growth and development, body image, time, and space. * Interpersonal Systems are composed of two, three, or more individuals interacting in a given situation. The concepts associated
with this system are interaction, communication, transaction, role, and stress (2001). Kings theory of goal attainment "proposes that nurse and client interactions are characterized by: * Verbal and nonverbal
communication, in which information is exchanged and interpreted. * Transactions, in which values, needs, and wants of each member of the dyad are shared. * Perceptions of nurse and client
and the situation. * Self in role of client and self in role of nurse. * Stressors influencing each person and the situation in time and space" (Fawcett,
2001). Growth and development is a component in Kings Goal Attainment Theory. Where the patient is in terms of growth and development affects the patients ability to understand and
participate in establishing goals. The primary component in this theory is that the patient participates in both setting and achieving goals related to their health care. This was considered a
major strength of the model. The theory itself has been supported from the profession (Mississippi University for Women, 2001). Kings model is especially useful for nurses where social interactions with
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