... al 2000). The nursing process is a problem orientated approach to individualised patient care (Hinchliff et al 2003). Christensen et al (1995) demonstrates the nursing process is a systematic guide used to assist nurses in the development of critical thinking skills, which leads to a clinical judgement. However Walsh (2002), states the nursing process is often criticised by nurses because it is supported by very little evidence. Hinchliff et al (2003) show nursing models provide a systematic approach to assessment because they act as a guide to structuring the assessment. Aggleton et al (2000) feels assessment is an active process and should be based around a model to provide guidance for the questioning technique to address the patient's needs. In relation to practice this could be 'Can you feed yourself?' Akinsanya et al (1994) agrees by describing that the function of a nursing model is to guide, direct and organise care. Roper ...

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