Compare The Definition Of Person / Human Being (Essay Sample)

Comparing the Definition of Person/Human Being using Three Nursing Theories
The three theories to consider are the Self-Care Theory by Dorothea Orem's, System Model by Betty Neuman’s and the theory of Interpersonal Relations by Hildegard. E. Peplau. These three theorists have different definitions of a person or a human being in their theories. Self-Care Theory defines a person as a total human being with general, growth needs capable of continuous care. The theory of Interpersonal Relations according to Top of FormBasavanthappa (2007) defines a person as an organism that lives in an unsteady equilibrium and that endeavors in its own life to reduce tautness created by human needs. The third theory which is the System Model defines a person as a layered multidimensional being who is a total person as a client; each layer has five person variables, which include Physiological, Psychological, Psychological, Spiritual and developmental layers.
From the three theories discussed, the theory that best describes the definition of a person or human being is the self-care theory because it focuses on a person as a human being who is endeavoring to achieve continuous care until he or she recuperates from the illness. Parker and Smith (2010) argue that Orem’s self-care is a practice of interests that people start or initiate and execute on their own behalf in keeping life, health and well-being. This reason alone depicts why this definition augurs well because the individual has developmental needs, which he or she ought to take care of.
References
Basavanthappa, B. T. (2007). Nursing theories. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
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