# Occupational nursing during disasters from the perspective of holistic theory

## TL;DR

This paper explores how occupational nursing can be applied during disasters using Myra Levine's holistic theory to improve patient care and professional autonomy.

## Contribution

The paper applies Myra Levine’s holistic theory to disaster nursing, highlighting its utility in enhancing nursing processes and care quality.

## Key findings

- Levine’s model emphasizes energy and structural integrity conservation during disasters.
- The theory supports nursing adaptation for individuals, families, and society in crisis.
- It promotes professional autonomy and quality care in unpredictable disaster scenarios.

## Abstract

Disasters are defined as unpredictable and complex situations. This
theoretical-reflective study, conducted from August 2020 to December 2020,
reflected on occupational nursing during disasters in light of Myra Levine’s
holistic theory. The first principle of her model is to conserve human energy,
focusing on vital sign measurement; the second, conservation of structural
integrity, focuses on multiple injuries; the third, conservation of personal
integrity, focuses on relationships; while the fourth, conservation of social
integrity, involves public and private dimensions beyond an individual level.
Levine’s conservation model is of special utility in disaster situations, since
it is rooted in occupational nursing care, working toward effective adaptation
of nursing processes for individuals and families, aiming to achieve
professional autonomy and quality care for patients, their families, and
society.