Theory of Integral Nursing

 

Theory-based interventions have been advocated to guide nursing practice. Unfortunately, it has been hard for the theories to be practised clinically. Theory of integral nursing brings significant benefits, which aid in the management of pain. Pain is one of the symptoms which is commonly experienced by individuals with various health problems. According to Tracy & DiNapoli (2012), healing is one concept that is central to the theory of integral nursing. In theory, healing involves planned pain management, which engages the client and the health care team. The theory provides an excellent opportunity for the nurses to provide care to the client by offering a suitable environment for the healing process (Tracy & DiNapoli, 2012). It will, therefore, ensure that quality care is provided to the clients in the management of pain.

However, the theory is still considered to be new to most of the nurses, thus posing challenges in understanding and its application. There is also less administrative support to aid in developments of theory-based interventions. Due to this, it becomes a challenge to put theories into practice, and this is also promoted by the numerous facilities which are task-oriented and putting less focus on the theories. Furthermore, the prevalence of the theory will require many nurses to be involved in trial and error levels to understand it better (Tracy & DiNapoli, 2012).

Essentials are vital for a nurse-undertaking master’s education to equip them with valuable skills and knowledge in their roles of promoting health and care. One of the crucial areas is in technologies in healthcare, and another is informatics. Skills and knowledge gained from this areas are vital for a nurse who wants to do Masters of Science on Nursing, this is because various changes are occurring in the healthcare system due to the changes in technology. The technologies in the healthcare system have improved the quality of care provided to the patients, and therefore, it is necessary for the nurses to have good knowledge to deliver excellent care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Tracy, S. M., & DiNapoli, P. P. (2012). Exploring the theory of integral nursing with implications for pain management practice. International Journal of Human Caring, 16(1), 26-33.