An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing

Virginia Henderson was an American theorist who believed that the patient's most important aspect was their ability to be as independent as when they are in full health (Gonzalo, 2014). The priority...

Using the ability model to design and implement a patient care plan

As described by Can and Erol (2012) NCPs provide an organised framework for the knowledge, thoughts and actions that nurses bring into patient care. Their structure is based on a model of nursing care...