Reflective Writing on Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Care and Clinical Reasoning Cycle

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Introduction
The reflective writing has shed light on evaluating Roper-Logan-Tierney model of care (RLT)
along with the Clinical Reasoning Cycle (CRC) 1-4 that explains different factors such as
sociological, biological, environmental, psychological factors that affect health condition of an
individual. The utilization of Gibb’s reflective cycle has also been effective for me to explain my
feelings and experience during a learning session. Learning session of week fifth, sixth and
seventh has helped me to get an idea about factors that influence care quality system provided by
care professionals in a healthcare setting.
Discussion
Owing to the analysis of RLT model, I have observed that analysis of daily activities that
influence health care service provided to patient. The goal of this model is to assess, plan,
evaluate and intervene to facilitate maximum independence for the patient. Observing learning
materials has also made me aware of the importance of continuous monitoring of patient’s daily
activities in the hospital setting that helps in understanding the level of the patient’s dependence
caused by the illness and what should be done to help him recover as much independence as
possible (Bingham, Fossum, Barratt, & Bucknall, 2015). Based on the analysis of RLT model, I
have come to know that psychological factors have created a strong influence on health condition
of the patient. Jimmy’s story is also explained in classroom session that helps me in addressing
the importance of considering the impact of socio-economic factors that affect health condition
of an individual intensely. The environmental factor is also considered as an essential factor that
influences daily living of an individual which is closely related to the health status.
RLT model recommends that a nursing professional should assist patients according to their
needs to increase their ability to perform daily activities (Hall, 2015). It emphasizes helping
patients to get rid of their problems as much as possible so they can resume their daily activities
with maximum efficiency (de Oliveira, da Silva, Guedes, & de Oliveira Lopes, 2016). This
model has explained in front of me about the disease-specific care provided to take a holistic
approach to individual patient’s care and restore the patient’s ability to perform ADL as much as
possible.
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