IMOGENE KING

Conceptual System and Middle- Range Goal INTERACTION

Attainment Theory -any situation wherein the nurse relates and deals
with a clientele or patient.
MAJOR CONCEPTS & DEFINITIONS
OPEN SYSTEM
I HEALTH I -absence of boundary existence, where a dynamic
- Is defined as dynamic life experiences of a human interaction between the internal and external
being, which implies continuous adjustment to environment can exchange information without
stressors in the internal and external environment barriers or hindrances.
through optimum use of one’s resources to achieve
maximum potential for daily living. The nurse would assess or observe the client’s
present condition, including the physical signs,
I NURSING i symptoms and feelings about self and people.
- Is defined as a process of action, reaction, and • Plan a care, illness prevention in the future
interaction whereby nurse an client share and nursing care
information about theory perceptions in the nursing • Careful evaluation of personality and behavior
situation” especially on self- expression and socialization
behaviors.
I SELF i
- Is composite of thoughts and feelings which METAPARADIGM
constitute a person’s awareness of his/ her
individual existence, his conception of who and Person
what he / she is. - Biopsychosocial being
• rational and sentient.
- Nursing process is defined as dynamic • Person has ability to :
interpersonal process between nurse, client and – perceive
health care system. – think
– feel
I Postulated the Goal Attainment Theory i – choose
-She described nursing as a helping profession that – set goals
assists individuals and groups in society to attain, – select means to achieve goals and
maintain, and restore health. – to make decision

-If is this not possible, nurses help individuals die
with dignity.
- In addition, King viewed nursing as an interaction
process between client and nurse whereby during
perceiving, setting goals, and acting on them
transactions occurred and goals are achieved.
GOAL ATTAINMENT THEORY
Human being has three fundamental
needs:
-The need for the health information
that is unable at the time when it is needed
and can be used
-The need for care that seek to prevent illness,
and -The need for care when human beings are
unable to help themselves.

ACTION
-means of behavior or activities that are towards
the accomplishment of certain act.

REACTION
-form of reacting or a response to certain stimuli.