Reflection on RLT Model and Person Centered Care

Running head: REFLECTION ON RLT MODEL 1
Reflection on RLT model and person centered care
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REFLECTION ON RLT MODEL 2
Description
In this semester, I have learnt that it is essential to assess the independence and
dependence of the patient in the activities of daily living such as breathing, communication,
elimination, sleeping and mobilization (Ballantyne, 2016). However, it is vital to understand the
factors that influence the above mentioned activities of living. The factors are described as the
Ropan-Logan Tierney domains and they include biological, psychological, environmental, socio-
cultural and politico-economic factors (Booles, 2017). Environmental factor in the theory are the
impacts of the environment on the activities of daily living while the politico-economic factors
are the effects of government and economy to the activities of the patient. This includes
government policies etc. The socio cultural factor as defined in RLT model refers to the impact
of culture and society to the patient (Loke, Lee, Lim, & Laurenson, 2016). Biological factors
focus on the impact of disease, injury, anatomy and physiology of the patient on the activity of
daily living. Finally, I learnt that psychological factors look at the impact of emotions, cognition
and spirituality on the ADLs (McDowell, McKendry, Smyth, & Cardwell, 2018). Within the
framework of this essay, there will be a reflection on my understanding of Roper, Logan and
Tierney’s domains and how they would be of importance to me in future while I will be
providing patient centered care.
Feelings
Previously, I did not know factors that affect the activities of daily living. After learning
about the RLT model that defines such factors, I was very excited. Furthermore, I also felt
motivated to interact with patients so that I would have first-hand experience about the factors.

REFLECTION ON RLT MODEL 3
Evaluation
Since nursing is a profession that needs a level of connection between the patient and the
nurse, I feel that the learning experience about the RLT was quite insightful. Throughout the
semester, I learnt that nursing is not always about diagnosing patients (Mitchell & Agnelli,
2015). It involves providing the best care to a patient otherwise known as patient centered care.
However, it is only possible to provide such care by understanding the psychological, biological,
environmental, politico-economic and sociocultural factors or information about the patient
(Mitchell & Agnelli, 2015). I have felt accomplished throughout the semester since I learnt and
understood how a nurse can offer patient centered care to patients. Furthermore, I had a chance
to comprehend the role of a nurse in the life of a patient. A nurse is entitled to aid patients
towards independence in the activities of daily life (Moura et al., 2015). Understanding the RLT
theory was however not that easy especially differentiating between the physical and biological
factors. By the end of the semester, I was able to differentiate the two.
The only negative experience while learning the concept of RLT was poor participation
in classwork. This was partly due to my poor interpersonal and communication skills. However,
I am working on it such that come next semester, I will be more active in class discussions. I feel
that it would have been easier to comprehend the concept of RLT which more participation.
Critical analysis
Often, it becomes difficult for a patient to engage in normal daily activities while sick or
after treatment. In order to assess the level of independence in a patient, there should be a
standardized approach. I have learnt that the best approach is the RLT theory. According to the
theory, there are activities of daily living that should form the basis of patient assessment. The