Chaos Theory: Key Concepts and Ideas In Chaos Theory, there is a dynamic system that changes with time (Haigh, 2008, p. 298). The system changing is one of its defining characteristics (Haigh, 2008, p. 299). Using mathematical equations, the system and its changes can be graphed and from that data outcomes may possibly be predicted (Haigh, 2008, p. 299). One slight change in the systems starting point can change its whole path and ultimately its destination point/outcomes.
Change Theory: Key Concepts and Ideas The Change Theory incorporates the process through which rganizations change and the interventions needed to effect change (Shirey, 2013). When there is a system that is lacking in some area and the need for change has surfaced finding a way to derive the change and implement it has its difficulties. The Change Theory can facilitate in bringing about positive withstanding change. The Change Theory can be described using Lewin’s Theory of Planned Change.
There are 3 phases to the theory of change, unfreezing, moving, and refreezing (Shirey, 2013). During the 1st phase, unfreezing, a leader promotes the change that is needed and motivates the change (Shirey, 2013). During the 2nd phase, moving or transition, change is implemented using specific interventions addressed beforehand (Shirey, 2013). The last phase is the refreezing phase, during this time the change is cemented into practice so that old practices are unable to resurface (Shirey, 2013).
Quality Improvement Theory: Concepts and Ideas “Quality improvement (QI) in healthcare has been defined as the combined and unceasing efforts of everyone– healthcare professionals, patients and their families, researchers, payers, planners and educators-to make the changes that will lead to etter patient outcomes (health), better system performance (care) and better professional development” (Knox and Aspy, 2011, p. 58). Quality improvement theory assist systems improve in areas from customer satisfaction to budget spending.
There are many facets to quality improvement. It deals with making things better for organizations and producing positive outcomes. It uses research data and surveys to fix problems found within a system. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory: Concepts and Ideas Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory was derived by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It’s based on a pyramid of human needs. On the bottom of the pyramid are basic human needs and the top of the pyramid are higher level of needs. For someone to move up the pyramid they must fulfill the lower level of needs first.
The first 2 levels address the need for food, shelter and safety, basic physical needs (Jackson, 2014). The next 3 levels incorporate our innate need for love and belonging, self-esteem and self-actualization, a humans emotional, physiological needs (Jackson, 2014). Empowerment Theory: Concepts and Ideas “Power is defined as the ability to get things done, to mobilize esources, to get and use whatever it is that a person needs for the goals he or she is attempting to meet” (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013, p. 45). Empowerment theory allows leaders to engage and motivate their team to produce rewarding outcomes.
If people are given the guidance and tools to take control of their actions they feel empowered and receive a sense of pride sharing in the grand results. Systems Theory: Concepts and Ideas System Theory entails the study of systems and how they work. “By and large, systems theory posits that (a) all singular units within a system to be interconnected and (b) the whole is ore than the sum of its parts (McCovery & Matusitz, 2013, p. 451). As the parts interact with each other they form a complex integrated system that depend on one another to exist.
Healthy Work Environment: Concepts and Ideas Healthy work environment theory regards keeping workers at optimal physical and psychological health in the work place. It can be,”… defined as work environments that on both short and long term do not cause work-related morbidity and adds to the individual’s wellbeing (Soares, Jacobs, Lindberg & Vingard, 2012, p, 3032). From stress management to skill development work nvironments must incorporate programs to maintain the well- being of their members which in-turn will increase the longevity of their company.
In order to maintain a high quality healthy work environment, you must start with healthy individuals. Order of Importance Of the seven non-nursing theories discussed the following rank in order of importance as follows. I feel Empowerment Theory is first on the list, because people have a great need to feel valued and included. To motivate change and move people to get things done they need to feel empowered. I believe that’s the tarting point to a great organization. Second on the list would be Healthy Environment Theory.
For a work place to be conducive to productivity and positive outcomes it must ensure the healthiness of its individuals. Maslow’s Hierarchy would fall third on the list. One’s vital humanistic needs must be met to meet other’s needs. This includes staff and patients. If our needs physical and psychological are met, we can accomplish goals we have set for ourselves and our patients. Fourth would be Change Theory. Without change an organization remains stagnant. It is unable to evolve into something grander than tself. Change is a great way to slough off archaic ways.
Change is a way to grow for ourselves and the community we serve that is ever changing. Researching ways to motivate change within our organization is a must to stay current and relevant. Fifth on the list is Quality Improvement. Researching the most up to date initiatives in Ql and implementing them within our organization is vital to survival. Without it we are disserving the community and those that serve it. It’s a checks and balancing system for health-care. Every organization needs to implement a type of big brother” to ensure the safety of its personal and customers.
Sixth is Chaos Theory. The study of an organizations starting points and outcomes is needed to calculate future statistics. If we do this where will it land us in 10 years? Without this an institution blindly walks into the future without guidance from the past. Lastly Systems Theory, is needed to incorporate all of the theories and their concepts and ideas together. How everything connects to one another and how each system leans on each other is what makes the organization work. Therefore, how it’s all interrelated commands researching.
My Theory One theory that supports my personal belief of health care is the Empowerment Theory. “A professional nursing practice environment is a system that supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered” (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013, p. 45). Many organizations are burdened with nurse burnout and high staff turn-over. When nurses are empowered they feel engaged in the work they administer and more control leads to a feeling of autonomy. A sense of autonomy leads to feeling of trust and worthiness from ones’ leader.
In that sense a nurse tends to have more loyalty to their system (Yang, Lui, Huang, & Zhu, 2013). They take ownership of their work and their environment. If a person is focused on being part of the solution through empowerment they will see less of the problems standing in the way of organizational harmony. Empowerment theory impacts my practice and the quality of care I provide by allowing me to teach my patients how to feel empowered and take control of their health-care enabling them to live a longer more fulfilling life. I can empower my patients through education and instilling ope.
Education is power. The more I teach my patients about their disease the more comfortable they will feel going hor and taking care of themselves. It gives them a sense of security and less feelings of fear from the unknown. They will see me as a resource in their path to health and I will see myself as a mentor to them. Non-nursing theories have proven to work in all types of organizations. They lift individuals to a higher place. They raise the bar of professionalism within a structure. Nursing has and will continue to benefit from non-nursing theories.
