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Nursing Theory
Laura Polk's theory of resilience holds that an individual has the ability to rise above adversity. There are a number of factors that contribute to how this occurs -- dispositional, relational, situational and philosophical factors all play into this ability to be resilient (Jackson, 2015). This theory has significant implications for nursing practice, and can be evaluated through the lens of evidence-based practice.
Polk's Theory of Resilience
Individuals rise above adversity
Dispositional, relational, situational, philosophical
Can be evaluated through evidence-based practice
Nurses can influence the different factors that contribute to resilience. The theory was developed on the basis of Polk's own real-life experience. She recognized that nurses can put themselves in the position of the patient, at least to some extent, and by doing this can empathize with the patient. This empathy allows the nurse to see the treatment through the eyes of the patient. Nurses can then not only administer care, but take the time to coach the patient through the care. The nurse can encourage the patient while administering care, providing encouragement to rise above the challenge
Nurses can influence the resilience of patients
Nurses can empathize with the patient
They see the treatment through the eyes of the patient
Not only administer treatment,...
Patients are less likely to lose hope, and are more likely to fight for their own well-being, when nurses apply Polk's theory of resilience.
Improves disposition
Relays better situational information
Improves patient philosophy
Builds stronger mental patients, who are more likely to recover
By encouraging the patient to be resilient, the nurse will help improve patient outcomes
Slide 4: At the core of the theory is the idea that we can "transform disaster into growth experience." One of the central roles of the nurse is to work with patients in their process of overcoming adversity. Polk arrived at this conclusion through the study of nursing, and used evidence to help refine her theory (Polk, 1997).
Transform disaster into growth experience
Work with patients to overcome adversity
Polk formulated the theory, then tested it with evidence
Slide 5: Polk's theory helps to answer the question of how, beyond the basic provision of care, nurses can influence…
References
Jackson, J. (2015). Nursing paradigms and theories: A primer. Athabasca University. Retrieved July 23, 2015 from https://www.nursinglibrary.org/vhl/bitstream/10755/338888/1/Nursing%20Paradigms%20and%20Theories,%20A%20Primer.pdf
Polk, L. (1997). Toward a middle-range theory of resilience. Advances in Nursing Science. Vol. 19 (3) 1-13.
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