TOPIC: How Imogene King's theory of Goal Attainment was used as a theoretical framework for conceptualizing the role and function of a Transitional Residential Program for severely and persistently mentally ill homeless individuals. PURPOSE: To demonstrate how a nursing theory can be applied in the development of mental health services. SOURCE: King's theory and associated concepts of personal system, perception, communication, interaction, transaction, role, time, space, growth, and development. CONCLUSION: Achievement of client goals is possible within a social system characterized by mutual goal setting between clients and staff.
TOPIC: How Imogene King's theory of Goal Attainment was used as a theoretical framework for conceptualizing the role and function of a Transitional Residential Program for severely and persistently mentally ill homeless individuals. PURPOSE: To demonstrate how a nursing theory can be applied in the development of mental health services. SOURCE: King's theory and associated concepts of personal system, perception, communication, interaction, transaction, role, time, space, growth, and development. CONCLUSION: Achievement of client goals is possible within a social system characterized by mutual goal setting between clients and staff.