1. Roy Adaptation Model
Chapter 2

2. Discuss the relationship of
systems theory to Roy Model.
Based on assumptions of von Bertalanffy’s
General Systems Theory
Based on assumptions of Helson’s
Adaptation-Level theory
Humanism

3. Humanism
Philosophy and psychology that recognizes
the person and subjective dimensions of the
human experience as central to knowing
and valuing.

4. Discuss the relationship of
systems theory to Roy Model.
Based on assumptions of von Bertalanffy’s
General Systems Theory
Based on assumptions of Helson’s
Adaptation-Level theory
Humanism
Veritivity

5. Veritivity
Principle of human nature that affirms a
common purposefulness of human
existence, activity and reactivity for the
common good and value and meaning of
life.

6. Discuss the concepts of
adaptation model.
Adaptive: Human system has the capacity
to adjust effectively to changes in the
environment and affects the environment.
Promote survival, growth, reproduction &
mastery.

7. System
Set of parts connected to function as a
whole for some purpose and through the
interdependence of the parts.
Input--Through put--Output--Feedback

8. Adaptive Level
Changing Point influenced by the demands
of the situation and the person’s internal
resources, including capabilities hopes,
dreams, aspirations, motivations.
Represents the persons ability to respond.

9. Adaptive Level
The response (output) or behavior is a
function of the input stimuli and the
adaptation level.
It is adaptive or ineffective.

10. Identify the environment as a
significant concept of
adaptation.
Stimuli are environmental influences.
3 type: focal contextual, or residual.

11. Focal Stimuli
Internal or external stimulus most
immediately confronting the person

12. Contextual Stimuli
All other stimuli present that contribute to
the focal stimuli.
Influence how the person can deal with the
focal stimulus.

13. Contextual Stimuli

14. Residual Stimuli
Factors whose effect in the current situation
is unclear.
No clear data.
Based on theory or experience of the nurse.

15. Residual Stimuli
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16. Coping Mechanisms
Innate or acquired ways of responding to
the changing environment.
Innate are genetically determined or
common to the species and automatic
processes.
Acquired are developed through learning
and other process.

17. Coping Mechanisms
Regulator

18. Regulator Subsystem
Automatic responses through neural,
chemical and endocrine coping processes.

19. Coping Mechanisms
Regulator
Cognator

20. Cognator Subsystem
Perceptual/information processing, learning,
judgment, and emotion

21. Perceptual/information
Processing Examples:
Selective Attention
Coding
Memory

22. Learning
Imitation
Reinforcement
Insight

23. Emotion
Defenses are used to seek relief from
anxiety

24. Emotion
Make affective appraisal and attachments.

25. Identify the modes & submodes
of the Roy Adaptation Model
Adaptive Modes--Behaviors
– Physiological
– Self-concept
– Role function
– Interdependence

26. Physiological-Physical Mode
Needs of physiological integrity
Oxygenation
Nutrition
Elimination
Activity & Rest
Protection
Senses
Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Neurologic Function
Endocrine Function

27. Self-Concept Mode
Psychological and spiritual aspects of the
person.
Need for psychic integrity

28. Self-concept
Composite of beliefs and feelings that a
person holds about him or herself at a given
time.

29. Self Concept
Physical Self
– Body Sensations
– Body Image

30. Self Concept
Personal Self
– Self-consistency
– Self-ideal
– Moral-ethical-spiritual self

31. Role Function Mode
Role is a set of expectations about another
Need for social integrity
Role classification: Primary, Secondary,
Tertiary

32. Role Function Behaviors
Instrumental (task)
Expressive (emotional)

33. Interdependence Mode
Interactions related to the giving and
receiving of love, respect, and value.
Need is for affectional adequacy.

34. Interdependence Behaviors
Receptive
Contributive

35. Behaviors
Adaptive
Ineffective

36. Identify the goal of nursing
according to Roy
Promote ADAPTATION in each of the
four modes.

37. Discuss the nursing activities in
the Roy Adaptation Model
What affects adaptation behavior?
Stimuli
If you want to change behavior,
change stimuli.