Concept Analysis Diagram – Human Development

RNSG 1324

Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
Concept – HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Concept Definition

Human Development is the sequence of biophysical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental changes over the human lifespan that allow the individual complex adaption to the environment in order to function within society. (Hesselgrave)

Exemplars

Hospitalized Patient – Adult/Pediatric

Objectives

1. 
   Explain the concept of Human Development (including definition, antecedents, and attributes).
   

a. List factors that influence development.

b. Describe essential principles related to development.

c. Explain theories related to development.

2. 
   Analyze conditions which place an individual at risk for altered growth and Development.
   
3. 
   Identify when altered growth and development is occurring or has occurred.
   
4. 
   Apply the nursing process (including collaborative interventions) for individuals experiencing Human Development imbalance and to promote normal Human Development.
   
5. 
   Summarize standards of therapeutic approach and health care to meet those needs, and trends in care of the person’s Human Development throughout the life span.
   

Assignments

Review the following from previous course(s)

• 
  Growth & Development - Erickson’s Stages and Tasks
  
• 
  Growth & Development – Developmental milestones
  

Prior to class

• 
  Follow the “Read Me” File under the Human Development Module on Canvas
  
• 
  Review the Human Development Concept Analysis Diagram with explanation
  
• 
  Complete the assigned readings
  

*Page numbers, assignments, and other lecture information will be posted on blackboard.

• 
  Giddens (2013) Chapter 1
  

• 
  Yoost (2015) Chapter 17 & 18
  

Concept Content Outline:

Human Development Defined

Sub-concepts/components of Human Development

Physical growth, Motor Skills, Visual Skills, Psychosocial Skills, Communication Skills, Cognitive Skills, Adaptive Skills, Developmental Stages

Antecedents for Human Development

At Risk and risk factors related to Human Development

Health continuum (best/worst)

Age continuum (young/old)

Environment

Personal (natural, biological, psychological, cultural, behavioral, social)

Assessment for altered growth and development

Outcomes/Nursing Care

N:ADN Syllabus/CBC Curriculum/Transition Summer 2017/RNSG 1324/Human Development Revised 3/17