Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: “Understanding Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model”
Subtitle: A Nursing Theory Exploration
Presented by: SAIFULLAH JAN, M.UMER FAROOQ & SADAF RAUF
Slide 2: Introduction
Introduction to Dorothy Johnson: Dorothy Jhonson is among many nursing theorists whose work
remarkedly revolutionized The Old School Nursing Practices
Her grand theory “Behavior System Model” has profoundly impacted nursing practice and education.
Slide 3: Background
Dorothy Johnson’s Background: She was born in 1919 in Savanah, Georgia, and pursued nursing
education at various institutions, including her Bachelorette degree from Vanderbilt University in 1942.
She practiced briefly as a staff nurse at Chatham-Savannah health council before attending Harvard
university.
Slide 4: Historical Context
Historical Context: Dorothy Johnson’s theory emerged during the mid-20 th century when nursing was
evolving into a profession with a stronger theoretical foundation.
Her theory had evolved from her research, clinical background, many a years of thoughts and through
discussions and writings.
“The belief that nursing care concern is a focus on the person rather than the disease.”
Comes from Florence nightingale’s concepts of nursing care.
Slide 5: Nursing Theories Overview
The Importance of Dorothy’s Nursing Theory: Dorothy’s Nursing theory provide a systematic framework
for understanding and improving patient care. Her related writings reflect her knowledge about both the
development as well as generation of early system theories.
Classification of Johnson’s Behavioral System Model: It falls under the category of “Interaction Theories”
in nursing, focusing on how individuals interact with their environment.
Slides 7-10: Core Concepts
Behavioral Systems: Johnson’s theory defines behavioral systems as patterns of behavior that individuals
use to meet their needs.
Subsystems: Subsystems represent smaller units within behavioral systems, such as roles or routines.
Self-regulation: Johnson emphasized the role of self-regulation in maintaining stability within behavioral
systems.
Environment: The environment includes all external factors that influence an individual’s behavioral
systems.
Slides 11-15: Assumptions
Assumptions of the Behavioral System Model:
Individuals are holistic beings.
Each person’s behavior is influenced by their environment.
Individuals have universal needs.
Individuals strive for balance and stability in their behavioral systems.
Slide 16: Theoretical Framework
Visual diagram of the Behavioral System Model’s framework, showing the interaction between
behavioral systems, subsystems, and the environment.
Slides 17-20: Subsystems
Detailed explanation of each subsystem, including:
Attachment subsystem
Dependency subsystem
Ingestive subsystem
Eliminative subsystem
Slide 21: Nursing Implications
Application of the theory in nursing practice:
Assessment of a patient’s behavioral systems.
Development of care plans tailored to individual needs.
Slides 22-26: Application Examples
Real-world examples of how the theory has been applied in healthcare settings:
Case study of a patient’s care plan based on the Behavioral System Model.
Slide 27: Critique
Balanced critique of the theory:
Strengths: Provides a holistic framework for nursing care.
Weaknesses: Limited empirical testing.
Slide 28: Contemporary Relevance
Statistics and examples showcasing the ongoing relevance of Johnson’s theory in modern nursing
practice.
Slides 29-32: Research and Studies
Highlight key research studies that have tested or utilized the theory, including findings and their impact
on nursing practice.
Slide 33: Future Directions
Speculation on the future evolution and potential advancements of the Behavioral System Model.
Slide 34: Conclusion
Summarize the key takeaways from the presentation, emphasizing the theory’s significance in nursing.
Slide 35: Q&A
Invite questions and open the floor for discussion with the audience.
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