title: Modeling: a method for program development.
abstract: Successful program development is crucial for nursing. The methodology of modeling systematically integrates program development strategies recommended in the nursing literature. In addition to guiding program planning and design, the series of diagrams which modeling generates can be used to guide program implementation, evaluation, refinement, and reformulation. The diagramming also facilitates communication with others about the program.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas, Austin, School of Nursing.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Budgen
mesh_terms: D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010934:Planning Techniques