Application and expectation of King′s theory of goal attainment in nursing health education: a review

This paper reviewed the basic content of the King′s theory of goal attainment and it′s application in nursing health education at home and abroad. Besides, this paper pointed out that the theory could provide theoretical direction for current implementation of nursing health education in China. Further more, the theory was useful for nursing workers to provide effective and individual health education for service objects and was beneficial to promote the development of health education. Key words: Nursing theory; King′s theory of goal attainment; Health education; Review