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    Imogene King developed Goal Attainment Theory which posits that the nurse and patient work together to define and reach health goals. She was challenged by her professor to define the "Nursing Act". This led her to develop the theory which states that people have three health needs: for information, preventative care, and care when unable to help themselves. The core assumption is that through communication, nurses and clients set mutual goals and work to attain them.

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    Imogene King developed Goal Attainment Theory which posits that the nurse and patient work together to define and reach health goals. She was challenged by her professor to define the "Nursing Act". This led her to develop the theory which states that people have three health needs: for information, preventative care, and care when unable to help themselves. The core assumption is that through communication, nurses and clients set mutual goals and work to attain them.

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    Imogene King developed Goal Attainment Theory which posits that the nurse and patient work together to define and reach health goals. She was challenged by her professor to define the "Nursing Act". This led her to develop the theory which states that people have three health needs: for information, preventative care, and care when unable to help themselves. The core assumption is that through communication, nurses and clients set mutual goals and work to attain them.

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    IMOGENE KENG

    GOAL ATTAINMENT THEORY


    The core of goal attainment theory
    is that the nurse and the patient
    work together to define and reach
    health goals that they set together.

    HOW SHE CAME UP WITH THE THEORY


    She was challenged by her Philosophy Professor with a question.
    “Have you or any other nurses have defined the "Nursing Act"?

    She pursue to answer the question, and reading courses led her to the
    General Systems Theory and hence to another set of questions. With the thought
    of:
    "What is the goal of nursing?
    THEORY OF GOAL ATTAINMENT
    Interacting Systems Framework
    Personal System
    Perception-one's image of reality, and influences one's behavior.
    Self-a composite of thoughts and feelings that constitute a person's awareness of
    individual existence, of who and what he or she is.
    Growth and development-behavioral changes in human beings that help
    individuals move toward maturity.
    Body image-a person's perception of his or her body.
    Time-the duration between the occurrence of one event and the occurrence of
    another event.
    Space -the physical area called territory that exists in all directions.
    Learning-gaining knowledge.

    Interpersonal System
    Interactions-the acts of two or more persons in mutual presence; a sequence of
    verbal and nonverbal behaviors that are goal directed.
    Communication-the vehicle by which human relations are developed and
    maintained; encompasses intrapersonal, interpersonal, verbal, and nonverbal
    communication.
    Transaction-a process of interaction in which human beings communicate with the
    environment to achieve goals that are valued; goal-directed human behaviors.
    Role-a set of behaviors expected of a person occupying a position in a social
    system.
    Stress-a dynamic state whereby a human being interacts with the environment to
    maintain balance for growth, development, and performance, involving an
    exchange of energy and information between the person and the environ ment for
    regulation and control of stressors.
    Coping-a way of dealing with stress.
    Social System
    Organization-compo sed of human beings with prescribed roles and positions who
    use resources to accomplish personal and organizational goals.
    Authority-a transactional process characterized by active, reciprocal relations in
    which members' values, backgrounds, and perceptions play a role in defining,
    validating, and accepting the authority of individuals within an organization.
    Power-the process whereby one or more persons influence other persons in a
    situation.
    Status-the position or an individual in a group or a group in relation to othergroups
    in an organization.
    Decision making-a dynamic and systematic process by which goal-directed choice
    of perceived alternatives is made and acted upon by individuals or groups to
    answer a question and attain a goal.
    Control-being in charge.

    Goal Attainment Theory


    The theory of Imogene Kings starts with a
    person who has a health need which can be
    classified into three:
    1.) need for health information which is usable
    2.) need for care that seeks to prevent illness
    3.) need for care when human beings are unable to help themselves.

    The basic assumption of the theory- is that nurses and clients


    communicate information, set goals mutually, and then act to attain goals.
    Propositions of King's Theory
    1. If perceptual interaction accuracy is present in nurse- client interactions,
    transaction will occur.
    2. If nurse and client make transaction, goal will be attained.
    3. If goal are attained, satisfaction will occur.
    4. If transactions are made in nurse-client interactions, growth & development
    will be enhanced.
    5. If role expectations and role performance as perceived by nurse & client are
    congruent, transaction will occur.
    6. If role conflict is experienced by nurse or client or both, stress in nurse-client
    interaction will occur.
    7. If nurse with special knowledge skill communicate appropriate information
    to client, mutual goal setting and goal attainment will occur
    Nursing Paradigms

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