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Transition Theory Fall 2013

Pam Davis, RN

Afaf Ibraheim Meleis Born 1942 in Alexandria Egypt

EducationBS Nursing 1961, University AlexandriaMS Nursing 1964MA Sociology 1966PhD Medical and Social Psychology, University of California, San Fransisco

PositionDean, School of Nursing, University of PennsylvaniaProfessor of Nursing and SociologyDirector of WHO Collaboration for Nursing and Midwifery LeadershipMultiple Accolades (Pennsylvania, 2013)

Transition Theory

Passages from one life phase, condition or status to another. (Meleis, 2010)Influences

NursingSociologySymbolic InteractionismRole Theory

(Elsevier, 2013)Focus

Global HealthInternational HealthImmigrant HealthWomens HealthTheoretical Development in Nursing

Major ConceptsRolePersonal ConditionsSocietalCommunityNature of TransitionTypesPatternsProperties of TransitionPatterns of ResponseProcess IndicatorsOutcome Indicators (Meleis, 2000)

Role of the NurseAssist IndividualsFamiliesOrganizationsPrepareFacilitateDevelop new skills

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Ethical EvaluationLimited reference to ethical frameworkMultiple references to nursing applicationUnderstanding the Assumptions of Transition:Experiencedby individuals and organizations across all lifespansResult of and Results inChange in lives, health, relationships, environmentsGrowth stability and less disruptive stageGoal (In relation to role change)New awareness, knowledge, skills , comfort level

ReferencesElsevier. Elsevier Health.com. Chapter 20 Afaf Ibraheim Meleis, Transition Theory. 416-433. Retrieved from http://elsevierhealth.com/media/us/samplechapters/9780323056410/Chapter%2020.pdfMeleis, A. S. (2000). Experiencing Transitions: An Emerging Middle-Range Theory. Advances in Nursing Science, 12-27.Pennsylvania, U. o. (2013, September). Faculty Profile. Alaf I Meleis, PhD, DrPS (hon), FAAN: Retrieved from www.nursing.upen.edu/faculty/profile.asp?pid=853Meleis, A. I. (2010). Transitions Theory Middle Range and Situational Specific Theories of Nursing Research and Practice. New York : Springer Publishing, LLC.