Presented by:

Sandra Elwood, RN, BSN

Stacy Christensen, RN, BSN
Karen Gozel, RN, BSN
Vicky Grove, RN, BSN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
NURS 600
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Sister Callista Roy

Born October 14, 1969

Bachelors Degree in
Nursing 1963
Masters Degree in Nursing
1966
Masters Degree in
Sociology 1973
Doctorate in Sociology 1977
htnursingtheoriestp://.blogspot.com/2008/07/sister-callista-roy-adaptation-theory.html

Origin of Roys Adaptation Model

Roy adapted some of her theory development

from Harry Helsons Adaptation Theory
(Wikipedia 2011).

Roy incorporated Helsons theory with Rapoport's

definition of system (Alligood and Tomey 2010).

1500 scholars and students contributed

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Purpose of Roys Adaptation Model

Evolution of Roys Adaptation Model

Theoretical Concepts
Basic

Concepts

Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Coping

Mechanisms

Regulator
Cognator

Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Four Adaptive Modes

o Physiological
o Self-Concept
o Role Function
o Interdependence
Stimuli
o Focal
o Contextual
o Residual

http://www.infahealth.com/basic-nursing-science/callista-royadaptation-model-of-nursing/

Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Four Adaptive Modes (cont.)

Physiological-Physical

Mode

o Oxygenation
o Nutrition
o Elimination
o Activity and Rest
o Protection

Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Four Adaptive Modes (cont.)

Self-Concept
* Physical Self
Body sensation
Body image

Mode
* Personal Self
Self-consistency
Self-ideal
Moral-Ethical-Spiritual

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Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Four Adaptive Modes (cont.)

Role

Function

(McEwen & Wills, 2011, pg. 172)

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Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Four Adaptive Modes (cont.)

Interdependence
~ RELATIONSHIPS ~

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Theoretical Concepts (cont.)

Types

of Stimuli

Focal
Contextual
Residual

Residual
Stimuli
Contextual
stimuli

Focal
stimuli
Residual
Stimuli

Contextual
stimuli

Residual
Stimuli
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Application to Health
a state and a process of being and becoming
integrated and a whole person. It is a reflection
of adaptation, that is, the interaction of the
person and the environment
(as cited in Alligood & Tomey, 2010, pg. 342)

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Application to Nursing

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Application to Environment

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Application to Person

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Application to Nursing Practice

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http://www.glogster.com/glog.php?glog
_id=1420666&scale=54&isprofile=true

5.
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http://www.
tobacco-facts.net

Nursing Process
Assess Behavior
Assess Stimuli
Nursing Diagnosis
Goal Setting
Interventions
Evaluation
http://www.ageia.net/p/home_health_care/
home_Care_resources/bend-or-97702/athome-care-group-2737

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Application to Education

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Application to Research

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Critique of Theory
Clarity

http://staciecampanelli.com/2011/04/peace-of-mind-is-born-of-clarity/

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Critique of Theory
Simplicity

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Critique of Theory
Generality

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Critique of Theory
Empirical Precision
Testable

Research

Qualitative studies
Quantitative studies
Education

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/
bestjobs/2010/snapshots/76.html

Practice

Theory

development
http://www.bon.texas.gov/practice/

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Critique of Theory
Derivable Consequences

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Analysis and Evaluation

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Discussion

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02/18/how-to-get-the-ideas-to-write-a-blog-post/

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References
Alligood, M. R. & Tomey, A. M. (2010). Nursing theorists and their works. (7th ed.). Maryland Heights,
MO: Mosby Elsevier.
McEwen, M. & Wills, E. M. (2011). Theoretical basis for nursing. (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer health/Lippincott Williams, and Wilkins.

Nayback, A. M. (2009). PTSD in the combat veteran: Using Roys Adaptation Model to examine the
combat veteran as a human adaptive system. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 30(5), 304-310.
doi: 10.1080/01612840902754404
Roys Adaptation Model. (2011). Retrieved from
http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/Roy_adaptation_model.html

Villareal, E. (2003). Using Roys Adaptation Model when caring for a group of young women
contemplating quitting smoking. Public Health Nursing, 20(5), 377-384. doi:
10.1046/j.1525-1446.2003.20506.x

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