5305 Nursing Theory Gomez Dignity Theory

Lauren Dignity Model

OCTOBER 7, 20155305 NURSING THEORY

“Dignus” – Worthy“The State or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.”

WHAT IS IT?

▪ Pre-requisite for all healthcare staff▪ Means different things to different people▪ Standardized Understanding - Generate Theory▪ Human dignity vs Dignity▪ Subjective vs. Objective

Definition▪ “Dignity exists when an individual is capable of

exerting control over his or her behavior, surroundings and the way in which he or she is treated by others. He or she should be capable of understanding information and making decisions.”

Manis 1994

Concepts/Objectives

Human RightExperienced & SensedLose ItBestowed on OthersSelf-regardingOther-regardingUnaware of loss

Significance & Strengths

▪ Right to Dignity-Human Rights Act of 1998▪ Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (2008) code of conduct

▪ LOSS=anger, anxiety, humiliation, & embarrassment

▪ ATTAINED=respect, autonomy, empowerment, & communication

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AB AC

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ABC

Clinical Application

ABC-The GoalHealthcare

Staff

Dignity Attained

Hospital Settings

Guidelines▪ 1) Define ▪ 2) Plan▪ 3) Educate▪ 4) Achieve & Maintain▪ 5) Evaluate▪ 6) Motivate▪ 7) Example

Better patient and healthcare staff satisfaction

References

• Nursing Times. (May 21, 2010). Defining the concept of dignity and developing a model to promote its use in practice. Retrieved from: www.nursingtimes.net/.../100525Practice-in-depth-Defining-the-concept-of-dignity-and-developing-a-model-to-promote-its-in-practice.pdf

• Griffin-Heslin. (2005). National Center for Biotechnology Info. Retrieved from: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1629829/dignity concept