Roy Adaptation Model for Patients with Hypertension: A Case Report

Abstract

Background and Aim: Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is the leading cause of death worldwide. The nursing process based on the Roy adaptation model is widely used to solve the problems caused by chronic diseases. This study aimed to adapt the model performed on patients with hypertension. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the autumn of 2021 in one of the hospitals of Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom City, Iran. A patient with hypertension was examined, and a Roy model was performed on him. Nursing care was performed based on the Roy nursing process in 6 stages. Results: The study showed that the patient had maladaptive behaviors in four modes (physiological needs, adaptation of self-concept, role function, and independence and dependence). After nursing care based on the Roy adaptation model, maladaptive behaviors decreased. Conclusion: According to the present study results, nursing care based on the Roy model can affect the physical, psychological, and maladaptive behaviors of patients with hypertension. In this regard, Nurses can play a more effective role in improving the maladaptive behaviors of these patients by applying nursing care based on the adaptation model.