Theory Guided Practice and Nursing
the basis of human needs. Nursing roles have been labeled as: “substitutive” (i.e., doing for patients), “supplementary” (assisting patients), and “complementary” (working together with patients); the overall aim is facilitating maximum possible patient autonomy. Henderson defines nursing as a unique role involving aiding people, whether hale or ailing, to perform tasks that contribute to their recovery or wellbeing which would have normally been independently performed by the individual if he/she possessed the required energy, knowledge, or willpower. Moreover, the tasks must be performed in a way that facilitates swift regaining of independence by the individual… Continue Reading...
