Recommendation

• This Model of Nursing presented by Roper, Logan and Tierney is widely used and applied in the UK especially in the public sector of the Medical and Surgical setting.  As this Theory of Nursing is based upon activities of Living (AL's) which evolved upon the Theory of Virginia Henderson, then the entirety of the theory is not that difficult to understand and implement. ADL's are defined as "the things we normally do... such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, work, homemaking, and leisure".  
• The Theory focuses on the patient as an individual and his relationship with the five (5) dimensions: physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, politico-economical and environmental.
• According to Roper herself, “the model provides a systematic and logical means of delivering care, encouraging team participation leading to primary care and continuity of care.”
• One critique of the model reveals that the Roper, Logan and Tierney model possesses clarity and consistency, provides for a holistic approach to nursing care and recognizes nursing as an independent health-care discipline. The model provides a systematic framework for guiding nursing practice and documentation.

We, N207 – Group G would like to recommend the use of this theory for a holistic approach of system care to the patient in the nursing practice.

Author:  
John Michael Saclolo, RN