Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness

The authors demonstrate the value of using Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness for nurses and the clients they serve by reviewing the conception and evolution of the theory and its link to spiritual ideology.

Abstract

In this article, the authors demonstrate the value of using Newman's theory of health as expanding consciousness for nurses and the clients they serve. A review of the conception and evolution of the theory and its link to spiritual ideology provides a multi-dimensional perspective of Newman's ideas. Additionally, an exploration of the central concepts of the theory offers an in-depth view of the philosophical and practical tenets on which the theory is based. The authors also chronicle one nurse's journey and evolution as a healthcare provider whose practice is rooted in Newman's theory.