Caring Theory Jean Watson

Presenters Darcy Morgan, RN, MN Alexis Prairie RN, MaEd Carol Wilson RN, MBA/TM The Masterettes

Agenda Evolution and Model Type Metaparadigm Concept Nursing Process Concept Relationship Assumptions Current Activities/MIA

Evolution Philosophical Model Theory of Human Caring Emerging Discipline Nursing Academia Ten Carative Factors Humanistic-Altruistic Faith-Hope Sensitivity

Carative Continued Helping-Trusting Positive and Negative Feelings Creative Problem Solving Teaching-Learning Support Environment Self Gratification Thought-Provoking Experience

Metaparadigm Person Environment Health Nursing Recipient of care All surroundings Health Optimum functioning Nursing Comfort measures Caring is the essence of nursing Goal to preserve human dignity

Nursing Process Nursing Process is embodied within the clinical carative process (CCP) This expanded perspective is modern yet tied to the past and emulates the future. Harmony of mind,body,spirit Human to human

Concept Relationships Caring Relationships and caring environment Persons and their belief system Health and perspective Nursing and commitment to care

Assumptions A caring relationship and a caring environment preserve human dignity, wholeness and integrity. Caring promotes self-growth, self- knowledge, self-control and self-healing possibilities. Reemphasize caring in healthcare

Current Activities The development of a knowledge base in Watson’s caring theory has been limited by the abstractness of the concept. Patient outcomes in caring transaction need further study.

The Model in Action Mr.Smith is scheduled for an above the knee amputation of his right leg because the last amputation did not heal properly. The nurse, Jose knows him quite well after caring for him in previous hospitalizations. (sustaining a helping-trusting caring relationship with Mr Smith. CCP#4)

Summary Evolution and Model Type Metaparadigm Concept Nursing Process Concept Relationship Assumptions Current Activities/MIA

A Note From Jean Watson “Thanks for your question and interest. My main comments are acknowledging that if nursing does not attend to its caring knowledge and practices, it may not exist in the future as a profession…..” Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-bc, FAAN Sent 10/5/06 @ 11pm

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