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CHAPTER3
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
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3.1 Introduction 20
3.2 The developmentofKing's theory 20
3.3 King's Open SystemsFramework 20
3.3.1 Personal systems : 21
3.3.2 Interpersonalsystems 22
3.3.3 Social systems 23
3.4 King's theory ofGoal attainment 24
3.4.1 Interaction 25
3.4.2 Perception 25
3.4.3 Communication 25
3.4.4 Transaction 26
3.4.5 Role 26
3.4.6 Stress 26
3.4.7 Growth and development 26
3.4.8 Time 27
3.4.9 Space 27
3.4.10 Health 27
3.5 King's predictive propositions developed from the theory ofgoal
attainment 27
3.5.1 The internal boundary criteria for King's theory ofgoal attainment 28
3.52 The external boundary criteria for Icing's theory ofgoal attainment 28
3.5.3 Modifiedconceptual framework adapted from king's open system 29
3.6 Application for king's open systems theory to rehabilitationnursing 30
3.6.1 Personal systems 30
3.6.2 Interpersonal systems 31
3.6.3 Social systems 31
3.7 Conclusion 32
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