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Running head: FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE’S ENVIRONMENTAL THEORY

Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory

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The environmental theory is integral in incorporation of a well-utilized environment into

the well-being of patients. The theory holds the position that the environment within which a

patient thrives is vital in recovery and improvement of the healthcare system. The major

elements of Florence Nightingale’s environment theory are applicable in today’s nursing

practice. The most important element of this theory in today’s practice is the ability of a nurse to

configure a patient’s environment to what can be considered as “friendly”. This means that the

external factors around a patient including physiologic and biologic factors. Nursing practice

today requires that hospitals are constructed in a manner which allows air circulation and direct

sunlight. The environment within hospital buildings should be similar to that of outside. The

hospitals should not be fumigated to avoid alien smell. The patients should also be kept away

from unnecessary noise which includes being woken up or other irritating noises (AliSher &

Atta, 2019).

Additionally, the beds, beddings and personal clothes should be kept clean which

increases recovery. Today’s nursing includes supply of food and nutritional elements in small

servings offered frequently. This is an incorporation of her environmental theory. Nurses in

today’s practice should also be positive towards the recovery process of patients. They should

however avoid giving false hopes to patients since it is dangerous and unhelpful to their welfare.

The nurses should also put into consideration the social environment within which then patient

lives as it is imperative for the recovery process. Generally, Florence Nightingale’s theory can be

incorporated in today’s nursing practice by ensuring that the patient’s environment is clean

which includes water, air, food drainage and light (AliSher & Atta, 2019).

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Reference AliSher, A., & Atta, S. (2019). Clinical application of nightingale's theory. International Journal of Nursing

Care, 13-16.