Abstract
This article describes the most typical characteristics of complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory and how it works in healthcare organizations and nursing practice. Complexity science belongs to newest systems thinking, which explore complex systems by focusing on the system components, relationships and interconnections rather than on the individual components themselves. The nurse must therefore always keep in mind the larger picture when caring for the individual patient and expect to be disturbed by unexpected possibilities. The incorporation of complexity science concepts into the practice of nursing leadership encourages new ways of thinking about organizations and is a natural model for the ideals and expected results of skilled nursing. CAS theory will take a permanent place in the healthcare organizations activities, improve nursing processes and create a better work environment for nursing and job satisfaction.
Highlights
The principles of nursing practice describe what everyone, from nursing staff to patients, can expect from nursing
Complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory coming in the nursing practice with lots of researches and gives us explanations for why plans, strategies may not work and becomes a significant impact in the health services structures and processes
complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory is important in social healthcare context, which involves the interaction between professionals, patients and the organizational systems in care delivery
Summary
The principles of nursing practice describe what everyone, from nursing staff to patients, can expect from nursing. That in one-time team creates peak level of creativity and the same team is disorganized on the other day These are just a few problems which face nursing team members. Complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory coming in the nursing practice with lots of researches and gives us explanations for why plans, strategies may not work and becomes a significant impact in the health services structures and processes. Variables that increase the flow of information through nursing process and promote timely nursing can improve patient outcomes, while barriers can lead to errors and adverse events [2]. Complexity science builds on the rich tradition in nursing practice that views patients and nursing care from a systems perspective [3]. The health system and the profession of nursing can be viewed as CAS, and when done so, new insight can be gained
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