Parse's Theory

Paper Summary:

The paper explains that Parse's theory emphasizes the role of the patient in her health and life. The paper presents a case study of a young child and shows how Parse's theory can be effectively applied to the pediatric situation. The paper shows how even children can articulate the meaning of quality of life as it applies to them and that this is the central concern of Parse's theory.

Outline:
Introduction
Description of Parse's Theory
Application of Theory to Case
Summary
Conclusion

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"Parse defines persons as "intentional beings involved with their world, having a fundamental nature of knowing, being present, and open to their world" (McEwen & Wills, 2002, p. 195). The human being freely chooses meaning in every situation, and assume responsibilities for their decisions. The person is not only becoming but creates becoming and is free to choose specific ways of becoming. Health is "a way of being in the world...the living of day-to-day ways of being" (McEwen & Wills, 2002, p. 195). In Parse's view, health is a matter of "quality of life experienced and described by the person" (Relf, 1997, p. 3). The patient is the person who experiences or does not have quality of life, can best articulate the meaning of quality of life, and can describe what it should involve."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Lung association (2006). Improving life: One breath at a time. Accessed February 10, 2007. http://www.lungusa.org
• McEwen, M. & Wills, E. (2002). Theoretical Basis for Nursing. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Melnechenko, K. (1995). Parse's theory of human becoming: An alternative guide to nursing practice for pediatric oncology nurses. Journal of Pediatric Oncology, 12 (3), 122-127.
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• Relf, M. (1997). Illuminating meaning and transforming issues of spirituality in HIV diseases and AIDS: An application of Parse's theory of human becoming. Holistic Nursing Practice, 11 (1/2), 1-9.

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