Question

strength and weakness of theory of comfort by katharine kolcaba

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Answer 1

The comfort theory : An analysis  

The theory of comfort by katharine kolcaba was first developed in the 1990s. It is a middle-range theory for health practice, education, and research. This theory has the potential to place comfort in the forefront of healthcare. It explains comfort as a fundamental need of all human beings for relief, ease, or transcendence arising from health care situations that are stressful. Comfort can enhance health-seeking behaviours for patients, family members, and nurses. According to the model, comfort is an immediate desirable outcome of nursing care.

As a coin has two sides all the theory will have it s own pros and corns. So there are some identified strengths and weakness for the comfort theory as well. Those are as follows.

Strengths

Applicable to modern nursing Easily searchable, understandable Applicable to all areas of health care field Used in nursing education Used for research and performance review Easy and free access for nurses Patient's outcomes are measurable Endless possibiliy of expansion

· The theory is constantly expanding to new disciples of nursing, so it is applicable to the modern nursing.

· It uses observable variables that are easily measured by the nurse.

· Since it is not an abstract theory, it can also be applied to oncology, radiation therapy and end-of- life nursing practices.

· It requires only a simple, common sense approach. The comforting interventions enhance patient’s comfort.

· The theory can be used in an educational environment in comforting the learner.

· It can be implemented in any health filed by any member of health care team.

Limitations

Limited resources Research on the concept of Comfort is limited The meaning of Comfort has not been defined Increasing nurse- patient ratio

· This can be used as a guideline to enhance the comfort of nurses and improve the practice environment in reality.

· The adequate staffing is difficult to achieve as there is an increase in nurse- patient ratio. Thereby increasing the discomfort in working environments.

· The hospital administrators have to balance the resources and the budget.

Reference

1. https://nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/kolcaba-theory-of-comfort.php

2. https://www.ukessays.com/essays/nursing/the-theory-of-comfort-by-katherine-kolcaba-nursing-essay.php

3. https://grouphn207nursingblog2014.wordpress.com

4. https://2013upoujohanearlman.wordpress.com

5. https://www.slideshare.net/KathyKolcaba/erin-kolcaba?next_slideshow=1