class 9- strength- based theory

Question 1

what is strength-based theory

Answer 1

developed by the University of McGill- the strength-based theory allows individuals to view themselves as the strengths rather than the deficits

Question 2

4 approaches of strength-based theory

Answer 2

1) relationship centred - ( family/person/patient) - sensitive to persons needs
2) patient empowerment - enhancing peoples abilities to meet their own needs and control their own lives
3) health promotion and illness prevention- “disease care system” prevention costs less, focused on staying healthy
4) collaborative partnership- partners in care, more client involvement

Question 3

8 values

Answer 3

health and healing- central goals of nursing
uniqueness- no two people are alike
holism & embodiment- functioning as a whole
subjective reality and created meaning- facts, past, current experiences etc guide people’s understanding
self-determination- advocate for patients and families in a way for their voices to be heard
person/environment are integral- people grow and thrive in environments
learning, readiness, and timing - readiness to engage in a new activity
collaborative partnership- nurse/patient relationship

Question 4

strength based vs deficit

Answer 4

strength based-
> focus: what is working
>context: critical
>language: positive
>relationship: collaborative partnership
>primary source of information: subjective/tailored to the person’s needs
>outcomes: person and family determined
Deficit- based -
> focus:problems
>context: not relevant
> language:negative
>relationship:power imbalance
> primary source of information: objective data//technology
>plan of care: diagnosis, one size fits all
>outcomes: practitioner “fixed” the problem

Question 5

McGill- 4 elements

Answer 5

health - central component of nursing, health is dynamic
person- the individual is seen in the context of the family, the person is active, a problem solver and capable of learning new ways of coping/ always learning from experiences
environment- constantly interacting with the person “ creating a safe place “, the nurse can manipulate or make new environments to promote healthy behaviours