Roy’s Adaptation Model in Planning the Care for Sgt. Johns

Roy’s Adaptation Model in Planning the Care for Sgt. Johns

When creating a care plan for Sgt. Johns, a nurse, can apply Roy’s Adaptation Model. Eddie will be seen as an adaptive system in such a case, and the nurse will have to assess his adaptive abilities and environmental stimuli affecting his health. In particular, influential factors in four modes are written on the slide. Based on the assessment, the nurse will establish the treatment goals together with the sergeant.

Roy’s Theory in Promoting Sgt. Johns Adjusted Self-concept

Physical self: Body image – the perception of an individual’s body – is how a person sees self physically. Physical sensations – how a person understands and can express their bodily feelings, such as symptoms.

Personal self: Self-consistency – is an understanding of oneself and personal qualities; it also includes the ability to self-organization. Self-ideal – who a person wants to be. Moral-ethical-spiritual self is personal values and beliefs.

When applying Roy’s Theory, the nurse should evaluate the elements described on the slide in the patient and focus on promoting integrity. In particular, it is crucial to help the sergeant understand the injuries and their consequences. For example, during recovery, he will not be able to do hard physical work and be as effective as before. The desire to return to the old job may indicate John’s misunderstanding of his condition.

Moreover, by applying this approach, after evaluating the sergeant as an individual, the nurse will understand his adaptive abilities and create a plan for the adaptation process.

Listening to Sgt. Johns’ “Story”

From the Roy Adaptation Model perspective, there are several vital reasons for listening carefully to the patient’s story in their own words.

By listening to patients, nurses can more accurately assess their adaptive modes and the extent of environmental impact. During a conversation with the patient, the nurse understands his needs and can more accurately identify existing problems and set treatment goals. The empathy shown by the nurse and the comfort provided contribute to greater disclosure and understanding of the patient, establishing trust for further collaborative work on treatment goals.