Keywords

holistic care, nursing care, strengths-based care

 

Authors

  1. MacDonald, Barbara J. MS-DEDM, BSN, RN, CDE
  2. Dickinson, Jane K. PhD, RN, CDCES

Abstract

Abstract: Strengths-based approaches focus on identifying an individual's assets and resources to find solutions that support his or her health. These principles are already inherent in nursing philosophies and processes. This article presents a call to reshape the current deficit-based, provider-centric model by formalizing inclusion of holistic, strengths-based approaches into nursing care.