- a conceptual springboard for all.
In the 1970-80s the nursing process challenged task-based care.
Ever since we have stressed individualised, personalised care and now today self-care.
Interpersonal and communication skills are central to nursing theory,
practice, management and informatics.
practice, management and informatics.
In Hodges' model the individual is the primary focus*.
The science and art of nursing
is predicated upon the
nurse - patient
relationship.
is predicated upon the
nurse - patient
relationship.
Situated = 'Its a duet' (anagram)
*Inclusion of the 'group' in the model also facilitates
consideration of relatives, parent-child, family, community and populations.
consideration of relatives, parent-child, family, community and populations.
