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Natacha Milfort
St. Thomas University
Discussion 3
Evaluating Theories and Conceptual Models for Nursing Practice
Introduction
The field of nursing comprises of different concepts that are implemented to manage various complexities and govern different confines of the profession. Studies have focused on exploring different nursing theories to understand their application and application in practice. Nursing theories and conceptual models offer strategies and methods which are applied by nurses in providing optimal care to patients (McKenna, 2006). Different approaches can be used in different health care settings around the world to offer essential insights which are, in turn, used to serve the needs of individual patients. The use of nursing theory in clinical practice varies across the globe due to different forces that drive change in health care (George, 2011). The cost of treatment, workforce capacity, advancements in medicine, and availability of technology are some of the forces that drive change in different health care systems around the world. The culture care practices are also different across the world, and this is influenced by several aspects, which include language, societal customs, and the environmental setting.
Case Description
Nursing practice is characterized by different theories that address various confines of the profession. Correctly, the change theory is frequently applied in nursing practice to influence leadership for effective service delivery. Specifically, the models of change theory such as unfreezing, moving, and refreezing benefits nursing practitioner’s leadership by examining forces of change and determine appropriate intervention strategies (Fawcett, 2000). Notably, change theory is manipulated in the nursing practice to improve leadership by addressing factors that affect the practice based on their prevailing conditions. To facilitate effective implementation, change theory encompasses three models that examine various levels and steps that must be undertaken to achieve effective change as far as leadership and management are concerned.
The nursing practice has dramatically benefited from change theory following its importance in influencing leadership according to the needs of an organization. Following the complex activities and obligations that nursing practice present, changes are inevitable (George, 2011). Notably, the change theories’ models present enormous benefits that influence nursing practice as far as leadership is concerned. Firstly, the model of unfreezing is essential because it is applied to identify when a change is necessary for an organization according to the prevailing circumstance. According to Mitchell (2013), the unfreezing model is essential in change theory because it helps the leadership to diagnose problems in the organization and implement appropriate strategies towards their remedy. Majorly, the unfreezing model of change theory has benefited leaders in various nursing institutions to identify issues affecting their staff and other areas of practice (Mitchell, 2013). Precisely, the model drives change by encouraging communication between the team and leadership to know the challenges they encounter and address them effectively.
Consequently, the change theory is beneficial in nursing practice because it outlines remedies an institution’s leadership can apply to address challenges affecting them. Notably, moving model of change theory helps nursing institutions to avoid potential problems by examining their type of leadership (George, 2011). Specifically, the moving model has benefited nurses’ practitioner’s direction by emphasizing the democratic nature of management to enable the nurses to express themselves without fear (McKenna, 2006). Despite the benefits, change theory also presents various limitations concerning its application-varied areas in the nursing practice. Specifically, the method exhibits limitations concerning its application in making changes to address specific problems that arise during operations as well as those that affect the organization’s future.
Conclusion
In conclusion, theories and conceptual models have a positive impact to the nursing sector as well as the services offered to the patients. To facilitate effective implementation, change theory encompasses three models that examine various levels and steps that must be undertaken to achieve effective change as far as leadership and management are concerned (George, 2011). Among the change theory models that are crucial in influencing successful change include unfreezing, moving, and refreezing models.
References
Fawcett, J., (2000). Analysis and evaluation of contemporary nursing knowledge: Nursing models and theories. Philadelphia: FA Davis.
George, J. B., (2011). Nursing Theories: The Base for Professional Nursing Practice, 6/e. Pearson Education, India.
Mitchell, G., (2013). Selecting the best theory to implement planned change. Nursing Management, 20(1).
McKenna, H., (2006). Nursing theories and models. Routledge.
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