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20th International Biennial Neuman Systems Model Symposium 

Theme: “Perspectives on the Integration of the Neuman Systems Model and Technology in Modern Healthcare” 
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Location: Online via Zoom
Moderator: Betsy M. McDowell, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN – Chair, Neuman-2025 Symposium

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The 20th International Biennial Neuman Systems Model Symposium brings together healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers from around the world to share perspectives on how the Neuman Systems Model can be meaningfully integrated with emerging technologies to advance modern healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue with global experts.

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🗓️ Full Program

All times listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All sessions will be held in Zoom meeting format. Questions can be asked via Zoom Q&A after podium sessions, and via hand-raising during roundtables and the final session.

12:00 – 12:55 PM

  • Welcome, purpose, and goals of the event

  • Introduction of the Neuman Systems Model Trustees

  • Keynote Address + Q&A
    Integrating Technology in Modern Healthcare: Philosophical and Practical Perspectives with a Focus on the Neuman Systems Model
    Speaker: Jonathan Bayuo, PhD, RN, MACN, FFNMRCSI – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

12:55 – 1:00 PM

  • Break

1:00 – 1:20 PM

  • Podium Presentation #1 + Q&A
    Efficiency of the Neuman Systems Model: Elder Care in Long Term Memory Care
    Presenters: Sarah Beckman, Jennifer L. Aker, Sam Cho, Melody S. Ordway, Mandi Fritz

1:20 – 1:40 PM

  • Podium Presentation #2 + Q&A
    The Neuman Systems Model in Technology-Driven Spiritual Care for Older Thai Adults with Depression
    Presenters: Wilawan Christraksa & Julia A. Snethen

1:40 – 2:00 PM

  • Roundtable Discussion #1
    Integrating AI into the Neuman Systems Model: Enhancing Holistic Health Care
    Presenter: Ferdy Pluck

2:00 – 2:20 PM

  • Podium Presentation #3 + Q&A
    Strengthening Nurses’ Lines of Defense: A Neuman Systems Model-Guided Framework for Addressing Workplace Violence Reporting
    Presenter: Jason Blomquist

2:20 – 2:25 PM

  • Break

2:25 – 2:45 PM

  • Podium Presentation #4 + Q&A
    Optimizing Patient Flow: Throughput Coordinators and Strategies for Enhanced Efficiency
    Presenters: Adam Fronczek & Gilbert Barco

2:45 – 3:05 PM

  • Roundtable Discussion #2
    Addressing the Challenges of Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands through the Neuman Systems Model
    Presenter: Ferdy Pluck

3:05 – 3:25 PM

  • Podium Presentation #5 + Q&A
    The Electronic Health Record and Documentation Burden: Evaluating California Nurses’ Experiences
    Presenter: Robert Harrity

3:25 – 4:00 PM

  • Final Discussion & Closing
    Recap of the Day – DeLyndia Green-Laughlin, PhD, RN
    Perspectives on the Future Use of the Neuman Systems Model
    Reminder: Please complete the evaluation and request your certificate of participation.


The Neuman Systems Model is a unique, open systems-based perspective that provides a unifying focus of approaching a wide range of international health concerns.  Being universal in nature, the Model is open to creative interpretation and is widely used throughout the world as a multi-disciplinary, holistic, and comprehensive structure as a guide for excellence in nursing practice, education, research, and administration.  Its concepts, processes, and theoretical base are relevant to future global emerging health care trends and issues.

The 2017 book, Neuman Systems Model: Celebrating Academic-Practice Partnerships, co-edited by trustees Sarah Beckman and Jacqueline Fawcett, demonstrates the continued international popularity, validity, and comprehensiveness of the Neuman work. The Model provides a holistic, global, culturally relevant perspective for inter-disciplinary health care.  I wish to thank the Neuman Trustees and healthcare colleagues who increasingly demonstrate its value in global applications.

- Betty Neuman, 2017

Board of Directors, 2023-2025

President
Betsy McDowell
Betsy.mcdowell@newberry.edu

Vice President
DeLyndia Green-Laughlin
delyndia29@aol.com

Secretary
Anneke de Jong
anneke.de.jong@planet.nl

Treasurer
Sarah Beckman
Beckmans@pfw.edu