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What are the four types of transitions identified in Meleis's Transitions Theory?
The four types of transitions identified in Meleis's Transitions Theory are developmental transitions, health and illness transitions, situational transitions, and organizational transitions.
Key points
- Developmental transitions involve changes due to life events such as birth and aging.
- Health and illness transitions refer to events like recovery processes and chronic illness diagnoses.
- Situational transitions occur due to changes in life circumstances, such as immigration or educational enrollment.
- Organizational transitions relate to changes in environmental conditions affecting clients and workers.
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