Fundamentals of Nursing I

King’s conceptual framework for nursing consists of three dynamic interacting system:

• Relationship of operational systems (individual’s)
• Interpersonal system (groups)
• Social system (educational or health care system).

The theory selected 15 concepts from nursing

• Self-role
• Perception
• Communication
• Interaction
• Transaction
• Growth and development
• Stress
• Time
• Personal space
• Organization
• Status
• Power
• Authority
• Decision making
• Essential knowledge

In the transaction model design, it describes the nature of and standard of nurse-patient interaction (goal-attainment) where nurse purposely interact and mutually set, explore and agree to means to achieve goals. So, goal-attainment represent outcomes. For examples, recorded information in the patient record, represent evidence-based practice; Provides insights into nurse’s interaction with the individual or groups. It highlights the importance of client’s participation in decisions that influence care and focuses on nurse-client interaction and outcomes of care.