ROY’S ADAPTION MODEL:

OBESITY AND FOOD/SUGAR

ADDICTION
TAMMIE J. MARKS
NR501 THEORETICAL BASIS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

APRIL 17, 2022

DR. BEVERLY MILLER
 INTRODUCTION
Overview of Roy’s Adaptation Model
Obesity and Food/Sugar Addiction
Theory as Framework for Evidence-Base Practice
Conclusion
 ROY’S ADAPTATION MODEL
 Adaptation
 Person
 Environment
 Health
 Goal of Nursing
 FOUR ADAPTIVE MODES

 Physiologic-Physical

 Self-Concept/Group Identity
 Role Function
 Interdependence

(Marudhar & Josfeena 2019)

 OBESITY AND FOOD/SUGAR ADDICTION

 Body mass index more than 25% (WHO, 2022)

 Reduction of chronic disease by reducing weight.

 Reduction of disability in obese older adults by reducing weight.
 Practitioners willing to take Medicare benefits for weight management.
 Needed DSM-5 code for food/sugar addiction.
THEORY AS
FRAMEWORK

Roy’s Adaptation Model (RAM)

gives structure for practice.
The Nutrition Care Process
RAM assists NPs in providing care
using EBP.
RAM assists the patient in adapting to needed lifestyle changes.
RAM invites other healthcare providers to join in using EBP
NPs serves as the change leaders for patients and families using RAM.
 CONCLUSION

Overview of Roy’s Adaptation Model

Obesity and Food/Sugar Addiction
Theory as Framework for Evidence-Base Practice
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