Metaparadigm of Nursing Theories

Metaparadigm of nursing is of four concepts- person, health, environment and nursing

1. METAPARADIGM OF NURSING THEORIES MRS. C. MARY LALITHA KALA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AMERICAN NRI COLLEGE OF NURSING

2. DEFINITION A  metaparadigm  is a set of theories or ideas that provide structure for how a discipline should function. For a  nursing  discipline, these theories consist of four basic concepts that address the patient as a whole, the patient's health and well-being, the patient's environment and the  nursing  responsibilities .

3. The  nursing metaparadigm  consist of  four main concepts : person, health, environment, and  nursing . Each theory is regularly defined and described by a  Nursing  Theorist. The   main  focal point of  nursing  out of the  four  various common  concepts  is the person / man / patient.

4. MAN Our interpretation of the  metaparadigm ,  person , is an individual who is unique, with their own personal set of values, beliefs, and ideologies. This   person  will also have their own cultural identity, which may not always coincide with the value system of others.

5. 2. HEALTH The  metaparadigm  of  health  refers to the quality and wellness of the patient. It also includes the access the patient has to  health  care.

6. 3. ENVIRONMENT The metaparadigm environment  includes both internal and external factors related to the patient. This may include the interactions patients have with visitors as well as their surroundings. 

7. 4. NURSING The fourth  metaparadigm  is the nursing component. This refers to the nurse and how he or she will apply their knowledge and skills when caring for patients.