Family healthcare with King's theory of goal attainment.
King's conceptual system and theory of goal attainment provide a systematic approach to the thought and action of nursing that has stood the test of time with continuing utility for organizing the complex factors of healthcare. Following a brief overview of the conceptual system and theory of goal attainment, application to family healthcare is discussed and illustrated with the programs of research of three exemplar King scholars: family healthcare with a mentally-ill child, family healthcare with children with type 1 diabetes or asthma, and family healthcare when a family member has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The scientific benefit and developmental progression of a theory-driven program of research for practice is noted. Future studies are presented as well as additional sources for King's conceptual system and theory of goal attainment.
Alligood
Martha Raile
MR
East Carolina University, USA.
D001249:Asthma / Q000451:nursing; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000451:nursing; D022143:Family Nursing; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000451:nursing