A model of nursing as a complex adaptive system

被引：66
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作者：
Chaffee, Mary W. [2 ]
McNeill, Margaret M.
机构：
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Nursing, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[2] USN, Baltimore, MD USA
来源：
NURSING OUTLOOK | 2007年 / 55卷 / 05期
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D O I：
10.1016/j.outlook.2007.04.003
中图分类号：
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号：
1011 ;
摘要：
The science and theory of complex adaptive systems, also known as complexity science, has emerged as an alternative to existing paradigms. Complex adaptive systems demonstrate identifiable characteristics: embeddedness, self-organization, non-linearity, unpredictability, and others. These systems exhibit emergent behavior that arises from simple rules and interconnections among diverse elements with porous boundaries, as they interact with and respond to the environment. The health system and the profession of nursing can be viewed as complex adaptive systems, and when done so, new insight can be gained. While several authors have stated they believe nursing is indeed a complex adaptive system, a visual model has not yet been advanced. This article offers a model of nursing viewed as a complex adaptive system, a discussion of key properties of a complex adaptive system, and potential implications of the use of complexity science in nursing and health care.
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页码：232 / 241
页数：10
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