Commentary

  • Andrews, C. M. (1983). Ida Orlando's model of nursing. In J. J. Fitzpatrick & A. L. Whall, Conceptual models of nursing: Analysis and application (pp.47-65). Bowie, ML): Brady.


  • Andrews, C. M. (1989). Ida Orlando's model of nursing practice. In J. J. Fitzpatrick & A. L. Whall, Conceptual models of nursing: Analysis and application (2nd ed., pp.69-87). Norwalk, CT: Appleton and Lange.
    Andrews describes Orlando's theory, which she mistakenly refers to as a model, presents an analysis of the theory, and briefly discusses its relation to nursing research, education, and practice.


  • Beckstrand, J. (1980). A critique of several conceptions of practice model in nursing. Research in Nursing and Health, 3, 69-79.
    Beckstrand contends that the Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach conception of a practice theory is essentially equivalent to a plan of action. She contrasts their idea of practice theory with other conceptions of a prescriptive practice theory, especially the set-of-rules conception explicated by Jacox. She points out that the set-of-rules conception is untenable and that other conceptions of practice theory are nothing more than established forms of knowledge. She regards Orlando's theory as a beginning metatheory of nursing practice.


  • Crane, M.D. (1980). Ida Jean Orlando. In Nursing Theories Conference Group, J. B. George (Chairperson), Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (pp.123-137). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.


  • Crane, M.D. (1985). Ida Jean Orlando. In J. B. George (Ed.), Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (2nd ed., pp.158-179). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.


  • Leonard, M. K., & Crane, M.D. (1990). Ida Jean Orlando. In J. B. George (Ed.), Nursing theories: The base for professional nursing practice (3rd ed., pp.145-164). Norwalk, CT: Appleton and Lange.
    The chapter in each edition of the book contains a description of Orlando's academic and experiential credentials and a description and analysis of her theory.


  • de la Cuesta, C. (1983). The nursing process: From development to implementation. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 8, 365-371.
    In this study, the author analyzes in sociological terms the nursing process development and describes its implementation through a review of the literature, interviews of American and British nurses, and observations in US and United Kingdom hospitals. Analysis of the data revealed that the nursing process, originally developed in the United States is not congruent with the nursing context in the United Kingdom. The usefulness of the nursing process in nursing education, practice, and research is questioned. The author notes that Orlando introduced the concept of nursing process in her 1961 book.


  • Flynn, J-B. M., & Heifron P. B. (1984). Nursing: From concept to practice. Bowie, MD: Brady. The authors include a brief overview of Orlando's theory.


  • Forchuk, C. (1991). A comparison of the works of Peplau and Orlando. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 5, 38-45.
    Forchuk comments that Peplau and Orlando have had a great impact on past and current mental health nursing practice. She compares and critiques their works, pointing out that Peplau places a greater emphasis on the development of the individual, whereas Orlando focuses on the immediate needs of the client.


  • Henderson, V. (1978). The concept of nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 3, 113-130.
    Henderson presents her views on the different definitions of nursing, the functions of nurses, and legal barriers to these functions. Drawing from the works of several nursing theorists, the author outlines nursing activities and the educational preparation required for nurses to be effective. Proposals for a basic nursing program are suggested. She credits Orlando with coining the term "nursing process."


  • Lego, S. (1980). The one-to-one nurse-patient relationship. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 18, 67-89.
    Lego presents a review of the theory and practice of psychiatric nursing from 1946 to 1974. The issue of nurses doing psychotherapy is examined. The author discusses the history and trends of psychiatric nursing and critically assesses the theory, practice, and published research reported by psychiatric nurses. A summary of patterns from the literature, which have provided a direction for the one-to-one relationship in psychiatric nursing is presented. An overview of Orlando's theory is included.


  • McBride, A. B. (1986). Present issues and future perspectives of psychosocial nursing. Theory and research. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 24(9), 27-32.
    In this article, McBride examines the developments in nursing and, in particular, in psychosocial nursing. An overview of nursing theorists' contributions to nursing and the increasing need for nurses to engage in research activities are presented. Theoretical and research influences on the development of psychosocial nursing are described. She notes that both Orlando and Peplau were prime movers in the development of psychosocial nursing practice. She goes on to address the importance of research as a means for theory development.


  • McGilloway, F. (1980). The nursing process: A problem solving approach to patient care. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 17, 79-80.
    McGilloway notes that Peplau and Orlando made early attempts to analyze nursing fictions and recognized that nursing intervention is an interpersonal process.


  • Orlando, I. J. (1987). Nursing in the 21st century: Alternate paths. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 12, 405-412.
    Orlando presents her views about the distinct nature of nursing and the need for nursing to establish its independence from other professions. Factors that have influenced nursing's choice of a dependent path stem from the collective failure of nursing to articulate and implement a distinct function and product from medicine. The author shares her concerns about the dependent and independent paths nursing will face in the future.


  • Orlando, I. J., & Dugan, A. B. (1989). Independent and dependent paths: The fundamental issue for the nursing profession. Nursing and Health Care, 10, 76-80.
    Concerned with the unclear definition of nursing's function and product, Orlando and Dugan reexamine the tension between independent and dependent paths. They maintain that the articulation of a product for nursing's distinct function is important for the viability of the profession.


  • Pelletier, 1.0. (1963). Behind the theory of nursing practice. [Interview with Ida Orlando Pelletier by the staff of the American Journal of Nursing.] American Journal of Nursing, 63(8), 54.
    In this interview, Orlando Pelletier discusses her nursing career and the development of her theory.


  • Schmieding, N.J. (1983). An analysis of Orlando's theory based on Kuhn's theory of science. In P. L. Chinn (Ed.), Advances in nursing theory development, (pp.63-87). Rockville, MD: Aspen.
    Schmieding presents an analysis and evaluation of Orlando's theory.


  • Schmieding, N.J. (1987). Problematic situations in nursing: Analysis of Orlando's theory based on Dewey's theory of inquiry. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 12, 431~40.
    Schmieding presents an analysis of Orlando's theory using Dewey's theory of inquiry. This analysis revealed that Orlando's concepts are remarkably similar to those of Dewey. Each used an organizing principle that was derived from the meaning of experience and both view investigation as a serial process using facts and ideas to determine the problem and its solution. Several areas in Orlando's work could be enhanced and extended through Dewey's formulations. The analysis supports the use of Orlando's theory in problematic situations.


  • Schmieding, N. J. (1989). Time spent on MDs work is astronomical [Letter to the editorj. Nursing Management, 20(5), 18-19.
    In her letter addressing an editorial in the December 1988 issue of the journal, Schmieding suggests using Orlando's theory to delineate the nurse's professional responsibility. She explains that focusing on activities that help the nurse find out and meet the patient's immediate need for help clarifies nursing's professional role responsibilities and relieves nurses of nonnursing activities.


  • Torres, G. (1986). Theoretical foundations of nursing. Norwalk, CT: Appleton-Century Crofts.
    Torres presents a brief description and an evaluation of Orlando's theory. She also describes the application of the theory within the context of the nursing process framework of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.


  • Winder, A. (1984). A mental health professional looks at nursing care. Nursing Forum, 21, 184-188.
    Winder presents her views about the process of caring as nursing's distinct professional function. An analysis of the concept of care and nursing care is provided. Drawing from Orlando's conceptualization of the nursing process, the author addresses the need for teaching the caring process to nursing students.


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