The Roy Adaptation Model
Sister Callista Roy developed the Roy Adaptation Model. The first publication of the Roy Adaptation Model was in 1970 (Andrews & Roy, 1991). Today, some “schools and agencies are committed to Roy’s model” (Dugas & Knor, 1995, p. 324).
The Basic Elements of Roy’s Model (taken directly from: Dugas & Knor, 1995, p. 320/322)
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Major Theme |
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"Adaptation" |
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Person |
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"A biosocial being in constant interaction with the environment who has four modes of adaptation: 1.physiological needs 2.self concept 3.role function 4.interdependence" |
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Environment |
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"All conditions, circumstances and influences surrounding and affecting the development and behavior of persons or groups, having both internal and external components and constantly changing" |
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Health |
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"Health is a function of the degree of change and the state of the person experiencing the change" |
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Definition of Nursing |
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"The science and practice of promoting adaptation in individuals, or groups in order to help them achieve health" |
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Goal of Nursing |
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"To assist the patient achieve a higher level of wellness" |
