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HENDERSON'S THEORIES



The following are Henderson's theories of human beings.

Conceptualization


Humans

Physiological
1.Breath normally
2.Eat and drink adequately
3.Eliminate body wastes
4.Move and maintain desirable postures
5.Sleep and rest
6.Select suitable clothes-dress and undress
7.Maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying the environment.
8.Keep the body clean and well groomed and protect the integument.
9.Avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others.
10.Communicate with others in expressing emothions, needs, fears, or opinions

Spiritual


11.Worship according to one's faith

Sociological


12.Work in such a way that there is a sense of accomplishment
13.Play or participate in various forms of recreation

Psychological


14.Learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development and health and use the available health facilities.

Environment


*Individuals in relation to families
*Supports tasks of private and public agencies
*Society expects nurses to act for indviduals who are unable to function independently
*Basic nursing care invovles providing conditions under which the patient can perform the 14 activities unaided

Health


*Definition based on individual's ability to function independently as outlined in the 14 components.
*Nurses need to stress promotion of health and prevention and cure of disease.
*Good health is a challenge.
*Affected by age, cultural background, physical, and intellectual capcities, and emotional balance
*Impact on health by working of various social issues.