Model D. Johnson
The sister model of D. Johnson is based on the correction of human behavior. According to the theory of this model, the patient is free to decide to change his behavior in order to achieve the goals:
- recovery;
- education;
- mastery of skills.
conceptual model identifies two areas of behavior:
- based on current events and people around;
- under the influence of established habits and stereotypes.
The Nursing Process and the Dorothy Johnson Model: Applications
1. the patient as a person with a certain set of behavior patterns.
2. Problems the patient is looking for in changing behavior due to illness and associated lifestyle changes.
3. Purpose of care - to achieve changes in the patient's behavior that will lead to recovery or social adaptation.
4. Orientation of care : to consider the behavior of the patient, based on the needs and capabilities of the patient. Determine the imbalance of subsystems of behavior. There are 7 such subsystems in total:
- achievement of results (control over one's actions);
- establishing relationships with others;
- aggression is a healthy defense reaction in case of threat, self-affirmation;
- dependence on other people;
- selection;
- digestion;
- sexual needs and their satisfaction.
Find out the cause of the imbalance.
5. The role of the nurse is to complement the actions of the doctor, but act independently. The nurse helps the patient in correcting behavior aimed at maintaining his physical and spiritual strength for a speedy recovery, adaptation in a stressful situation.
6. Methods of intervention - guardianship, encouraging positive habits, limiting negative actions, psychological support, instilling confidence in the patient in one's own strength, stimulating positive changes in behavior.
7. The nurse monitors the result
