MODEL OF THE THEORY
The Adaptation Model of Nursing was developed by Sister Callista Roy in 1976. After working with Dorothy E. Johnson, Roy became convinced of the importance of describing the nature of nursing as a service to society. This prompted her to begin developing her model with the goal of nursing being to promote adaptation. She first began organizing her theory of nursing as she developed course curriculum for nursing students at Mount St. Mary's College. She introduced her ideas as a basis for an integrated nursing curriculum. The factors that influenced the development of the model included: family, education, religious background, mentors, and clinical experience. Roy's model asks the questions: Who is the focus of nursing care? What is the target of nursing care? When is nursing care indicated? Roy explained that adaptation occurs when people respond positively to environmental changes, and it is the process and outcome of individuals and groups who use conscious awarene...