NURSING CARE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: AN APPLICATION OF ROY ADAPTATION MODEL Cahyu Septiwi
STIKES MUHAMMADIYAH GOMBONG
Abstract
The use of nursing model theories as a framework in research is essential to enhance the development of knowledge and practice of theory based nursing care. Roy Adaptation Model has been used in various nursing studies to improve nurses understanding and nursing care improvement. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the application of Roy Adaptation Model as a framework in the nursing care process in the patient with chronic kidney disease to help klien adapted by problems arising from their illness. The method used a case study on the client of chronic kidney disease by conducting interviews, observation, and medical documentation from the hospital. The results showed that the nursing care model developed based on Roy Adaptation Model could assess the needs of the patient with chronic kidney disease with a holistic individual approach, and provide opportunities for clients to improve their skills in overcoming problems and adapting with their illness. This study concludes that Roy Adaptation Model is effectively used as a framework in nursing care for the patient with chronic kidney disease.
Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, Nursing care, Roy adaptation model
