MAJOR ASSUMPTIONS OF ALS THEORY
Carried out by each individual and valued at all stages of life span
- Dependence should not diminish the dignity of individual while gaining the independence (McEwen & Wills, 2011).
- An individual’s knowledge, attitude, and behaviors are influenced by bio-psycho-sociocultural, environmental, and politico-economic factors.
- An individual illness may be classified as actual or potential.
- Nurse educates an individual on promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of diseases.
- Professional relationship between nurse and patient helps patients to make autonomous decisions (McEwen & Wills, 2011).
- Nurses are considered as a part of multi professional heath care team to benefit the patient and the community.
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