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A Comparative Analysis of Neuman's Model Using the Individual and Family as the Units of Care
Author(s) -
Ross Margaret M.,
Helmer Helen
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1446.1988.tb00557.x
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , nursing practice , psychology , nursing , computer science , medicine , geography , archaeology
This paper identifies the similarities and differences between nursing an individual as client and nursing a family as client when one uses the Betty Neuman systems model as a guide to practice. Several factors contribute to the decision to initiate an individual‐ or a family‐centered approach. Within the context of the Neuman systems model, a clinical situation illustrates several characteristics that highlight features of the two approaches.