Betty Neuman System Model

Victoria Smith, Jen Cormier, & LaTonya Mann

Original Sources (McEwen & Wills, 2007, 153)

Chardin & Cornu- wholeness in systems

Von Bertalanfy & Lazlo- general systems theory

Selye-stress theory Lazarus- stress & coping

Description

“Neuman’s conceptual model of nursing, the system model, focuses on the wellness of the client system in relation to environmental stress & reactions to stress.”(Nunner, 2005, 79)

Gigliotti, E. (2004). Etiology of maternal-student role stress. Nursing Science Quarterly, 17(2), 156-164

May,K. M., & Hu, J. (2000). Care giving and help seeking by mothers of low birthweight infants and mothers of normal birthweight infants. Public Health Nursing, 17(4), 273-279.

5 more examples in box 7-8 on page 157 (McEwen & Wills, 2007)

Examples of nursing research that incorporated Neuman’s system model

Theory applied to management of patient care (McEwen & Wills, 2007, 155)

Medicine Surgery Mental health Women’s health Pediatric nursing Community as client Gerontology

Applied to our nursing practice

Holistic care provided Evidence based skills performed Use correct documentation

– Organize pertinent assessment findings– Accurate nursing diagnoses made– Attainable goals created– Successful outcomes

How is this theory applied to your nursing practice?