Article

Adapting the Neuman systems model for family nursing.

Nursing Science Quarterly (impact factor: 1.22). 02/1993; 6(2):93-7. pp.93-7
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ABSTRACT Family nursing is in the early stages of development, and there is often difficulty in translating nursing conceptual frameworks into terms that are less abstract and more readily usable in the family practice arena. Yet the conversion of abstract ideas to concrete descriptions is necessary if nursing theory-based practice is to expand. This article describes the client system known as family within the Neuman systems model. Based on clinical data and the experience of nurses using the Neuman model in practice, a description of the family as client is developed. The five variables of Neuman's model are identified and the terms used in describing the family system are clarified. A rationale for the application is also presented.

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Keywords

abstract ideas
 
client system
 
concrete descriptions
 
Family nursing
 
family practice arena
 
family system
 
five variables
 
Neuman model
 
Neuman systems model
 
Neuman's model
 
nursing theory-based practice
 
translating nursing conceptual frameworks
 

K S Reed