Lifecycle Development: Candice Case Study and System Theory Evaluation

This report examines the application of system theories in the Candice case study, focusing on improving health and social care outcomes. The introduction provides a brief overview of system theory and its interdisciplinary nature, emphasizing its relevance in addressing health issues. The core of the report evaluates the application of system theories, specifically the Neuman system model and social learning theory, to address Candice's complex situation, including her role as the eldest child, her family's challenges, and the impact on her mental health. It highlights how these theories can provide a framework for healthcare providers to assess and intervene, promoting patient well-being and stability. The report also discusses the effectiveness of system theories, detailing their features and capabilities in achieving health-related objectives. It concludes by summarizing the importance of system theories in healthcare, highlighting their role in assisting social care providers in solving patient problems and improving their health, ultimately making patients feel valued and comfortable. The report is supported by references to relevant literature.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Evaluation of system theory in relation to Candice case study..............................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION
System theory refers interdisciplinary study of systems which may be influenced by
many factors such as: environmental, time and others (Scott, 2019). This study is going to show
importance of using system theories as per the situation of people and improving their health.
With the help of appropriate system theories, quality of health can be improved by solving all
problems.
Evaluation of system theory in relation to Candice case study
System theories to health and social care
In the context of system theory in relation to health and social care, it can be said that one
of the main aims of these system theories is to provide safety to patient and improve their health.
System theories offer a framework or a model which allows health care providers or people who
Protects rights of vulnerable people. They mainly focus on improving quality of health of people.
This framework has quality or feature of system thinking. It refers a discipline which allows
social care providers to think critically any type of situation and take appropriate decision
(Khatiban and et.al., 2016). It also allows them to see the whole system as well as relationship of
parts rather than isolated parts. There are several system theories which can be applied by social
care providers as per the situations. Some system theories include: Neuman’s system, Roger’s
theory, Roy’s adaption model, Imogene king’s theory, Orem self care and Johnson system
behavioural model. Rather than all these, there are some other theories which can also be applied
in health care such as: cognitive, behavioural and social learning theory.
Before applying and making use of theories it is important to understand current
situation. In the case of Candice, it is stated that she is the eldest child in her family; She has 4
brothers and sisters with the age of 14 weeks to 12 years. Candice is a missed race as her father
is black who left his children and wife or mother of Candice when she was 6 months old so, she
has no memory of him. It is stated that she was often left at home alone at night in order to take
care of her younger siblings. Her younger siblings have difficulties in learning and diabetes. All
children are nit in normal situation. This also affects Candice and her mental health in a negative
manner. At this age, she needs to be encouraged to learn and acquire knowledge (Memmott and
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et.al., 2017). But rather this, she is being forced to take care. So, it is important to treat and
improve quality of health of Candice by making an effective use of social or system theory.
In the case of Candice, it can be said that Neuman system model can solve problems of
Candice as she requires to get all her rights, right to living her life, right to get knowledge, right
to play and openness to interact with society. This theory sees their patients or clients as an open
system which responses to stressors is an environment. Some variables of patients may be related
to physiological, socio cultural and spiritual. As per this model or theory, social care providers
and nurses focus on assisting not only to patient but also to their family members and a group of
people in order to maintain a maximum level of wellness. One of the main aims of this theory is
to bring stability of patient system with the help of nursing appropriate interventions and
reducing stressors (Akers and Jennings, 2016).
In addition, it can be said that social learning theory can also be helpful in the case of
Candice and her all family members. It has 4 main principles and factors by which any type of
situation of patient can be solved out. All its elements, whose focus can improve quality of
Candice include: attention, retention, reproduction and motivation. With the help of using
attention element of this theory, social care provider can analyse the current situation of the
patient and can identify a those factors which are being associated with het problem. After that,
nurses need to focus on next element or principle which is retention. As per this element, nurses
need to remember what they have paid attention to. As per this, nurses need to retain all those
factors which can improve health of the patient and removing all those factors which are making
worse to her health. After that, social care providers also require to focus on next element which
is reproduction. According to this element, they reproduce the image which includes physical
capabilities as well as self observation. Next and final element of this theory is motivation which
is one of the main important principles (Sallam and Hashmi, 2019). As per this, nurses motivate
patients towards those which can help them out in improving their health by providing all those
elements which can satisfy their needs. Such as: providing financial help, improving diet,
appropriate theory etc.
Effectiveness of system theory
System theories have several features and effectiveness by which social care providers
can accomplish their main objectives and improve quality of health of people. System theory is
considered as specialization of systems generalization of system science. It has an ability of self
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regulating systems. It also has features of self correcting via feedback. Systems have structure
which is defined by its parts and processes. It also has abilities of generalization. System theories
have 2 main parts such as functional and structural. Both these elements have an effective
relationship with each other’s which make nurses and social care providers able to improve
health of people. One of the main an important feature of this theory is it treats or views every
living organism as an open system.
CONCLUSION
From the above case of Jenny it has been summarized that system theories in nursing and
healthcare played a vital role. Appropriate system theories as per the condition allow social care
providers in solving problems of patients and improving their health. It also makes patients feel
valued and comfortable.
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REFERENCES
Books & Journal
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and Criminal Justice. pp.230-240.
Khatiban, M. and et.al., 2016. Outcomes of Applying Neuman System Theory in Intensive Care
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Memmott, R.J. and et.al., 2017. Use of the Neuman Systems Model for interdisciplinary
teams. Online journal of rural nursing and health care. 1(2). pp.58-73.
Sallam, H. and Hashmi, A., 2019. Fuzzy Logic: Theory and Healthcare Application. American
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Scott, P., 2019. General System Theory and the Use of Process Mining to Improve Care
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