Faye Abdellah developed a typology of 21 nursing problems in 1960 to promote professionalism in nursing. The problems cover areas like hygiene, activity, nutrition, elimination, and communication. Abdellah viewed nursing as a problem-solving process where the nurse identifies issues and takes action. She believed this typology could be used as a framework to guide nursing care. Abdellah later refined her views and linked the typology to four nursing concepts - the person receiving care, their environment, their health needs, and the role of the nurse.

1. WELCOME TO THE
PRESENTATION
ABDELLAH’S
NURSING PROBLEMS

2. INTRODUCTION
• Faye G Abdellah began her nursing
career in 1942.
• She received her diploma in
Nursing from Fitkin Memorial
Hospital school of nursing in
Neptune, New Jersy.
• 1945-She received her BS.
• 1947-She received her MA.
• 1955-She received her EdD from
Teachers College, New York.

3. ABDELLAH’S TYPOLOGY
• She developed her typology to
promote a professional status &
autonomy of nursing.
• She used the problem solving
approach as a basis for her typology.
• Her typology of nursing problems
was first published in 1960.
• In 1973 she refined some of her
beliefs in nursing

4. TYPOLOGY OF
NUSRSING PROBLEM
• The major typology of
Abdellah’s typology is a list of
nursing problems.
• Nursing problem is a condition
presented by a client, nurse c
an offer an assistance.
• Abdellah has presented 21
nursing problems

5. PROBLEM SOLVING
• Abdellah also describes means
of solving problems.
• The analyzer identifies overt &
covert problems & selects
appropriate course of action
to solve the problems.
• Abdellah emphasizes nurse
rather than patient to solve
the problem.

6. 21 NURSING
PROBLEMS
• Adequate hygiene & physical
comfort.
• Optimal
activity,exercise,comfort,rest &
sleep.
• Safety.
• Good body mechanics.
• Adequate Oxygen supply.
• Good nutrition.

7. •Elimination.
•Fluid & electrolyte balance.
•Recognition of body’s physiological
responses to disease.
•Regulatory mechanism & function.
•Sensory function.
•Identification & acceptance of positive
& negative expressions, feelings &
reaction,
•Identification & acceptance of inter
relatedness of emotions & organic
illness.

8. •Effective verbal & non verbal
communication.
•Positive inter personal relationship.
•Progress toward persona spiritual goal.
•A therapeutic environment.
•Awareness of self as an individual.
•Acceptance of optimal possible goals in
light of physical & emotional limitations.
•Community resources as an aid in
solving problems.
•Understanding of social problems as
influencing factors in illness.

9. ABDELLAH’S TYPOLOGY
& FOUR CONCEPTS OF
NURSING
• PERSON
• One who has physical,
emotional, sociological needs.
• Is the recipient of nursing care.
• Includes families & individuals.
• Is capable of learning & of self
help to varying degrees.

10. ENVIRONMENT
•Is the least discussed
concept.
•Refers to the client’s
environment at home,
community.

11. HEALTH
• Is not specifically defined.
• Refers to health needs.
• Is viewed as a state that
eludes illness.
• Can also be described as a
state in which a person has no
unmet needs & no anticipated
or actual impairments.

12. NURSING
•Is a helping profession.
•Is a comprehensive service
that combines art & science.
•Uses nursing process a
problem solving approach.
•Can use 21 nursing
problems as a guide for
nursing care.